<p>@ Peri, I was just thinking it was all very Jamesian myself. </p>
<p>@ Friendly, it does make one ponder. I especially liked the mom who decided to homeschool but hired a tutor because she “didn’t want the hassle.” As a former homeschool parent, I have nothing against tutors, but… um… “hassle” and “homeschooling” should only be used in the same sentence interspersed by “not.”</p>