[negzero7]

I was also home schooled (4th and 5th grade) and it wasn't scary. I missed out on some social opportunities but I joined clubs and played sports to make up for those interactions.

Homeschooling put me far ahead of my peers. I went back for middle school (6th grade) and skated through the next 3 years until I could take AP classes in high school. I am by no means exceptional nor were my parents great teachers. I think being able to go at my own pace allowed me to learn faster and more thoroughly than if I had been in a classroom.

I'd say there are a lot of upsides to home schooling if parents can swing it, and the downsides can be mitigated by a little extra effort on socializing.

[mathattack]

There’s a ton of upside from 1 on 1 parental attention. Schools only get a few hours of real education time daily. A sharp parent can clear that in an hour or so. Give 3 hours 1 on 1 and the Gap grows even more.