It sounds like you are describing allowing your son to pursue his passions, while still growing in academic areas. If you spend the year playing music, doing karate, and doing math, you may all be very happy. You may have a beautiful year of childhood. When you talk about taking a 'year off' school, it doesn't mean that all learning will end, of course!
The following year, you can reassess your choices. If you choose to have him return to school, you could test to figure out an appropriate placement, whatever that may be.
We chose a magical year and are signed up for another. "Schooling" takes very little time, leaving massive amounts of time for community, friends, time outside, passions, and snuggles.
