Cym-
The BIQ conference this year had a speaker discussing highly intelligent kids and group work in school. I had to miss that one, but I imagine it must have been interesting. I can see if I can get a copy of the presenter's notes for you...
Your son sounds a lot like my ds 11. "Hector" tends to feel responsible for the members of any group, and he often feels conflicted by the pressures of being "best friend" to several different kids and trying to balance things out. Homeschooling will take the sting out of those uncomfortable group projects, but it will not avoid all social dilemmas. But yes, it absolutely can be a great fit for an outgoing kid! I just want to be fair and not paint too rosey a portrait.
Let me know about those notes. If you're committed to trying homeschooling, then maybe you don't have an interest, and that's fine too.
