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Hi - I homeschooled my now 19-year old beginning to end. He graduated about a year and a half ago, but I'm still addicted to the homeschooling way of life so I keep in touch from time to time.

One of the best things you can do is read the Kaleidoscapes archives. I hope they are still there. Some of the most common discussions were put into topic-specific archives. I found those old kaleidoscapes boards the most supportive, inspirational, and practical help for the years I was able to visit. Also, Home Education Magazine was a good resource.

I agree middle and high school can be a real shock for many kids. My son attended a few classes at a local high school during each year of his high school years. This was because there were no other homeschoolers we could get together with. It was a profound shock, the depth of which it took me several years to understand. The language, harshness, and just-plain-manners were appalling. He got through just find, fortunately - and in some ways, he benefited from the experience. But it is also something to be well-considered.

Good luck on your journey. You sound well-prepared.

Jan