Homeschooling:)

I have been going back and forth with should I homeschool? Should I not? Private School? Public School? Well God kinda took control of that area. We moved and where we live there are very LITTLE options for actual good schools. As most people know Arizona is not very well known for their public school system.... I have looked into Charters but the closest option is almost 30 minutes away, which to me doesn't seem like far, but with three younger kids it is! My oldest daughter is only 4 but we had preschool screening done back in Minnesota and she scored end of Kindergarten/ First Grade as far as comprehension and understanding and learning abilities! That being said, I am going to do Kindergarten for her this fall. I get this all the time, Make sure they are socialized. BLAH! I think that is the biggest load of garbage anyone can say. Personally.... Kids are socialized if you live in a stable home and are an active family.Throwing a bunch of kids the same age into a room isn't socialization. Its peer pressure, no individuality, and the constant pressure to 'fit in' and be judged by everyone including a teacher and to be all put on the same page as far as learning. If anyone knows my second child, he has medical issues and doesn't talk well for his age. Why should he be held back for certain things because of others. He loves music and knows all his letters and their sounds! My kids will be involved in church and homeschool groups. Also, they will be in community sports! I would say that's enough 'socialization' in my book. And no they wont be weird or awkward......I was homeschooled! Can you tell? I wasn't homeschooled for all my learning years but I only have 18 years with my kids at home and then they go to College. I am fine doing this while we are living where we are living. I am not going to say it's forever. It could only be for a year! And then we move to an area with good schools! Who knows...but I know I want to enjoy my children for as much as I can..Hey I only have 14 years left with my oldest! EEK! I better get going:)