Homeschooling? What do you think?

I've been leaning more and more towards homeschooling B.

No, she hasn't been bullied.

No, it isn't because she's got a peanut allergy.

Yes, she has lots of friends.

Yes, she's keeping up academically.

I don't know - there's just something that makes me want to home school. I really feel like she's a good candidate (and that I could do it to, and well). But taking that leap is big!

So I'm curious - how many of you home school your kids? Why?

And how's it working out?

I've got a poll set up to the right. Will you take a second and let me know where you stand on the issue? If you have anything else to say, leave me a comment!

Homeschooling Your Child with a Food Allergy? Not for long if you live in California...

Looks like California has an issue with folks homeschooling their kids. If the state has its way, anyone homeschooling their kids must be credentialed. Here's an article in the SF Chronicle that talks more about the impact of the ruling:

Homeschoolers' setback sends shock waves through state

A California appeals court ruling clamping down on homeschooling by parents without teaching credentials sent shock waves across the state this week, leaving an estimated 166,000 children as possible truants and their parents at risk of prosecution.

The homeschooling movement never saw the case coming.

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I must admit, the thought of homeschooling Bella has crossed my mind due to her allergy, but her schools so far have been accomodating. Not sure I'm disciplined enough though. Plus, living in the Bay Area makes it difficult to live solely on one salary.

How about you guys? Do any of you homeschool your kids? Is it due to their allergies or just because you feel you can give them a better education?