[–] 6 points 6 months ago

We home schooled my autistic son, and it was just what he needed, for lots of different reasons, physiological, sensory, structural, educational. While you judge homeschoolers as being "awkward", perhaps its exactly judgmental people like you that encourage some parents to home school.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Most FIRE folks are looking to beat or match the market. I'm fired already, so I have a portfolio that emphasizes growth and predictable income. I am way more diversified than just owning the weighted sp500, which gambles 40% on just 10 companies.

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