I am a single mother who homeschools four precious children, and it is God-send for us as a family. Each one is learning above grade-level (just because they're ready to move on to the next skill, once they master the one they're on), and are happy, not stressed out, not bullied, and loving childhood. I don't compare our style or pace to other homeschool families (although the temptation is ever present). I have friends who teach their kids at home who have 10 year old kids who still don't read "because they're not interested". I think that's ridiculous.
Homeschooling has saved our family, and is perfect for my children, all four of them. Being a former teacher gives me more credibility for what i'm doing, but it's almost a downside when talking with other parents, since many do not have college degrees, nor do they need them. When they don't know a subject at a certain level, they usually hire tutors or co-op with other families whose children are studying the same thing.
Homeschooling is extremely mainstream in our area, and widely accepted. Thank God for us....I know it's not the case for many people.
Any of your precious ones teenage girls? I am amazed how well I get along with my teenage daughter. I never had the relationship with my mom that I hope she and I have (we have never had a "fight," a few skirmishes, but nothing like I had with my mom).
I give all of the credit to homeschooling her and building a healthy relationship with her without the outside pressure. Both of my kids (other is a boy) are shocked when they see teenagers disrespect their parents.
God Bless you and your children in your journey. And we are proof that single parents can and do successfully homeschool!!!!!!