Writer Seeking Homeschoolers for Article

I have not researched this yet to see if it is really from a magazine journalist so if you do let me know so I can say it is legit!--Tabbi

> I've spent the last couple weeks trying unsuccessfully to find
several
> homeschooling families who are interested in being profiled in
Parents
> magazine -- and I'm coming up empty for all states except one.
> Having been
> part of the homeschool community myself for the past six years, I'm
> surprised to be so roadblocked!
>
> So, if you can pass along my request, I'd really appreciate it:
>
> I'm seeking homeschooling families who:
>
> * Have at least one child age 5-7.
> * If they're homeschooling with a baby/toddler in the home, too,
> that's even
> better!
> * I need a diverse group, reflecting different families and
> locations around
> the United States.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to find families who are homeschooling for
different
> reasons, for example:
>
> * A family who is homeschooling for religious reasons
> * A family who is dissatisfied with the local school system
education
> * A parent who loves teaching and spending time with their child
> * A family whose child is advanced or delayed for his age
> academically (not
> disabled)
> * A family whose child seems to learn better outside the
classroom, or
> perhaps has social issues
>
> If you wouldn't mind passing my request on, *or* sharing contact
> info for
> different support groups around the country, I'd really appreciate
it!
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Kate
> katereilly@nc. rr.com