We have chosen a secular approach to homeschooling which can seem like a lonely undertaking until you've built your "homeschool family." When I initially decided to homeschool, there didn't seem to be anyone out there that homeschooled for something other than religious reasons. Then I started learning the homeschool "secret codes."
When you first begin, you will be overwhelmed by terminology you don't know: Classical, Unschooling, Eclectic (ok, that one is self explanatory), Charlotte Mason, Jefferson, TWTM, Relaxed, Waldorf, etc. Slowly, as you search for approaches and curricula, you'll start to find your tribe. A great introduction that taught me the basics and convinced me that we could homeschool is here and available for Kindle or dead tree book, The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
Yes, there are homeschoolers like you. Liberal, Conservative, Jewish, Christian, people who adhere to traditional curricula, and those who take a more relaxed approach. One of the best ways to start is to search for "Virginia Secular Homeschool" (your state and homeschool) on Yahoo groups. Introduce yourself and post an introduction or question, and you'll start meeting people that will help you get started on your journey.
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