I know well a young person Theresa, that just graduated high school this week. She was homeschooled her entire education. She has excelled in all areas. I was fascinated to see she was able to participate in sports programs through the local school district. Her siblings are also being homeschooled. Her parents reasoning were much the same as others have written here. My BIL also homeschooled all 6 of his children through high school. Their's was for religious reasons. I alway felt they were somewhat isolated because they lived in a rural area. Theresa, on the other hand was well socialized with not only the church but a lot of people in her neighborhood. Theresa will also be going for her license as a cosmetologist. She completed this program while in high school too, putting her ahead of the majority of high school graduates. She will begin studies in the fall at our local community collage. All of these kids have done well and are successful.