Check out this horrific story that once again proves we do not own ourselves or our children in this messed up, government run amok country. Summary- Single mother properly files to home school her children, has it validated/approved, but STILL has child protective services take her kids away and she gets thrown in jail.
So, parents don't have authority over their own children it would appear...
http://www.wkbw.com/news/was-buffalo-mom-jailed-over-homeschooling-decision