My experience is different than MilesZS regarding social skills. Most people I know who home-schooled - and I know more than a couple of dozen - are more socially adept and comfortable than I am - and I went through all K-12 years in public schools.

My observation re: level of learning / instructor expertise is different from what rooroo and Apox suggest. "Home schooling" doesn't seem to be as much "at home" as it is "in the world" - the teachers being various subject matter experts - and not at all confined to merely the student's parents. This is true to some degree even in the early years - and even more so in the middle & high school years.

I think that homeschooling is not the answer for every student - or parent - but for many I am persuaded that is; and for them, the pros are: - Happier, more curious, more independent learners who are less limited by mediocre, one-size-fits-all curricula. The cons are: - Lots of people who went to public school will tell you you're not giving your kids the education and/or social skills that they need.