And then what?
Just read this article on what some homeschooled kids are doing after they graduate from home studies. It is hard for me not to assume that will be the “next step,” the article mentions others.
For now, I’m going on the assumption that college is that next step. 
November 14th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
I always assumed college would be the next step but it hasn’t been for my oldest two children.
My dd22 is taking part time classes at college but finding that most of her relevant experiences at this time in her life are off campus. She volunteers a lot of her time with our church, she is tutoring homeschooled children in math and reading and hopes to grow that into a business. She is running a very successful online business at HeartsandTrees and spends lots of time helping me around the house. She also spent last winter in Ireland with a few friends.
My ds20 is taking part time classes at college but that seems more to please his boss than in his actually learning anything new. He calls it “hoop jumping” in order to get the degree that says he can do what he already does at work. He runs a successful online business and he works two part time jobs….on doing web design and another managing a tool store 15-20 hours per week.
Neither found being homeschooled a disadvantage. I found that being able to explore their interests all through their high school years a huge advantage. I am starting with my ninth grader to do the same things. Lots of “job shadowing” and trying things to see if they fit before you invest heavily in a college degree in something they decide to not pursue. My nephew has a degree from UC Berkeley in Microbiology and then decided he hated working in a lab……..started over again with a law degree two years after graduating from university. My sister pulled her hair out on that one. My niece has a degree from San Fran State in Performance Dance and is now working for Bare Escentials make-up putting together their QVC infomercials, after having worked up from a sales girl, no degree necessary.
My point, college is great if it gets you where you want to go. Sorry to write so much in a comment but it is a topic on my mind every day.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
November 14th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Thank you! Thank you, for sharing your experience and thoughts on this. I loved reading this comment. You summed it up so perfectly… “college is great if it gets you where you want to go” I will definitely keep this in mind!
November 26th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I wouldn’t worry about it. Colleges accept students form all backgrounds as long. As they want to succeed, they will.
Personally, I wish I’d been homeschooled during my last six years, but the past can’t be changed. It took me quite awhile to heal from a lot of pain during those years.
Wilhelm vF
November 29th, 2007 at 12:24 am
Thanks Wilhelm! Sorry to hear it was such a traumatic experience for you.
Here’s hoping that Sam is happy about being homeschooled when he reaches college-age.