Description of support system:
More people than ever are opting to homeschool their children. And because of the increase in interest in this educational alternative and the Internet, there are numerous support groups and resources for people who choose this avenue of learning.

How it works:
First, go down to your local library and check out as many books as you can find on homeschooling. Second, log onto the Internet and read as much information about it as you can from the various websites. And third, get firsthand information from the experiences of other families. Homeschooling is not for everyone. Reading everything you can get your hands on will help you in your decision, as well as help you to understand what it actually takes to homeschool.

Other comments or suggestions:
Investigate the legalities: Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding homeschools.

Evaluate your family's needs: How many children are there? Can the family budget accommodate all necessary school supplies?
Select a curriculum: This means getting organized (designating where the classroom will be in the home) and taking care of paperwork (defining school year, schedules, exams, etc.). Pre-planned lessons and well-defined courses of study are available, or you have the flexibility to design your own.

Socialization: Subscribe to the local and/or statewide homeschool support group's newsletter. And consider teaming up with other parents who homeschool in your area for co-op classes, team teaching, group activities, field trips, etc.