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We have home schooled both boys and we will be moving them into a gifted and talented program. We just had them tested to see where they would be with in the school system. They both tested at genius level and we now have our pic of the system. As far as what type on Math, we used Saxon math. Both boys can do most of their algebra in their head( they started algebra in 6th grade, 2 years ago) The biggest component to home schooling is to be aware as a parent the amount of work it takes. Believe me its MUCH easier to send them of to school and then checking thier work when they come home. As long as you find a curriculum that keeps them on pace with their peers you'll be fine. When home schooling was just getting started the arguments of lack of social skills was quite valid. But those arguments don't hold any water any longer. Last year my oldest played on a home school football team. They played against private and parochial schools. Most of which were much larger that they were. Well they won the state championship in the division they played in. My youngest is playing on a Golf team for home schoolers as well.
For us it was great and at 13 and 14 we can see a huge difference in our boys compared to others their age. But to be honest it will be a great load off our shoulders and give us more time to our selfs now since they will be in a different setting. Its all about the ability and capability to do whats necessary and once you start don't give up.
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