[gigi]

It does take a lot of dedication and dicipline for the parents and the kids. I went through a few curriculums until we found one that we like. I have found that doing a correspondence homeschool works best for us. They provide the books, grade the tests and keep the grades. I had a hard time on my own and decided to go this way.

[Desparado]

We basically use the ABEKA system, and have our kids SAT tested every year at a local umberella school. But we have used a lot of additional material, most of it from The Elijah Co. in Crossville, Tn. which has an incredible amount of good materials for homeschoolers. Of course, you can often find good general books on such diverse subjects as Family Law. Finances, Art etc. at any good used book store for practically nothing. Also, if you have any Jr. Colleges or University Schools nearby, There are always bunches of interesting non-credit classes which are helpful and usually more than happy to welcome teenagers to come.