Homeschooling help needed

[OceanAnnie]

Yeah, a very wise mother once said to me, "school is for socialization and the real education happens at home." She was referring to her very gifted child who was getting almost no enrichment in public school because they didn't have the time or money in her system. Her son was offered three full rides in engineering and one in music as well as other offers from colleges. That boys' parents were fully engaged in his education as opposed to most parents who leave it to the school. I think we are going to home school. the amount of information is daunting. Research is my specialty but sifting through the carp is tough. Thanks everyone!!

We found a happy medium with both school and extra curricular activities. We are involved with both the school and the kids education at home. There are a few extra curricular things the kids have been doing for years. I like the strength they gain in continuity with these activities. I *do* see activities that are very tempting, but alas we have time constraints.

Research is my specialty too. Sifting isn't too bad for me. For me it's hard to to close the gate. There is so much information out there!