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"You only see and understand the extend of the difference between home school and group school when you experience it. The thing that would block most parents from homeschooling, though, is that you have to actually give your life over to it. It can not be one of many chores - like doing homework. It becomes a lifestyle."

Well said! I advise people who are new to homeschooling and I always point out the time and energy it will take. You will not be a successful homeschooler unless you are willing to make a serious committment to it.

"You will not be a successful homeschooler unless you are willing to make a serious commitment to it."

Well said. Some of the individuals whom I've talked with regarding home education want to school for the wrong reasons. They observe home educated families and want the same without truly realizing what is involved. Furthermore, they don't realize that it's also a philosophy. A way of life, not just a specific number of hours set aside each work day.

It is quite a commitment, but worth the sacrifice.

"De-Schooling" appears to be just a label. For children who were once in the public school, and our children were, there is adjustment, but we didn't set out to "De-School" our children. As parents(We do know our children better than anyone else on this planet), we were sensitive to their personalities and observed how they adjusted. If that, in and of itself, is "De-Schooling" than I guess we de-schooled our children.

Good point. My house stayed very clean while we were in public school. We laugh now. My husband thought I might not be able to give up myself to stay committed to homeschooling. Well, I have been very self disciplined about it. The house stays a wreck and the laundry stays behind, but the schooling is always done. lol