I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don’t care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn’t disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.