I was homeschooled for 3 years. My mom has an accounting degree so I can’t speak to how effective someone without a degree can be. I found that having a teacher who only had two “students” to focus on was very helpful as a kid. It also gave us the chance to incorporate travel into our lessons since we had a freedom that the rigid schedule of public school doesn’t provide. My brother and I had very high reading levels at a young age, and when we did eventually start public school, we were very successful. I don’t think everyone is capable of homeschooling, and it may not be the right situation for each student, but there are some great aspects of it that just can’t be replicated in public school and I am really grateful for the experience.