I think that homeschooling would be very rewarding under the right circumstances. I really admire you. Unfortunately, I am divorced, and the kids' dad lives in another state. I have to work full time as I am providing the bulk of the income (although their dad does help), and - hugely important - our health insurance coverage. However, I have been very happy with their public school education so far. My kids are in 3rd and 1st grade. And, yes, it is hard to send them off every day for a variety of reasons. Truth be told, one of the biggest reasons is my fear that they will catch a stomach virus.


I would say that my kids are pretty healthy, and maybe even healthier than kids in traditional school. I have nothing scientific to base that on, just conversations with other mothers. But even one sv is more than I want to deal with. Not very realistic, but a mom can dream, can't she?


My kids get the same amount of time off at Easter and Christmas as in traditional school. 1 week for spring break and 2 weeks for Christmas. Their 3 month "summer break" is just spread out over the year.