[/quote] Almost forgot, I don't think I would have dreamed of homeschooling if I hadn't read so much about some of the very knowledgable people here who have taken this route or suggested it. A BIG thank you to all of them![/quote]
I couldn't agree more! I second that Thank You to everyone here who helped us make the decision to hs!
I worried myself to death too over making the wrong decision. I didn't sleep, couln't eat. It seemed like a very radical decision, and my family didn't agree with our decision (other than my father-he was all for it!). I can't tell you how relieved I am now that we've done it. My son is happy again, and that means so much to me. A 6 year old shouldn't feel daily stress, and he no longer feels that. Family is coming around now that they see ds thriving and learning. Now if I could just get them to stop quizzing him all the time! : )
I agree that school is not the social institution it used to be. My ds was in kg and couldn't speak unless he raised his hand and the teacher gave him permission. My ds thinks out loud, so you can imagine how that went over in his Catholic school! LOL He'd get excited about something he did and run over to tell the teacher, and instead of hearing that he did a good job, he'd hear, "Did I give you permission to be out of your seat?" Of course, that's another story. My ds can't even stay in his seat to eat dinner! I, too, understand why they have those rules in place, but it just didn't suit my son's learning style, and if he's in school, he should be learning!
Good luck with your decision. Remember, your his mom. You know best. Trust your gut, either way it leads you.
