I guess it depends on whose in charge.
I am very organized and I prepare weekly schedules for my kids. They have the subject, page numbers, worksheets, etc. they are to do for that particular day.
What I like about homeschooling is that if something is not working out, you have so many choices in which to choose from.
I can't begin to tell you how many math programs we have tried. Finally, Saxon math to the rescue. I am amazed at how much my kids are learning with this program as opposed to a math program such as ABeka.
The History Channel ? Watching it at school, they choose what is to be watched. When watching it at home, we choose.
I'm not sure about unschooling. I do enjoy reading about how others approach homeschooling.
I am very pleased for you and your kids. I am not the kind of person who can homeschool. I applaud you for your efforts.
We began homeschooling our two kids 8 years ago when we moved to Tenn. I was not in favor of it and had to be convinced by my wife and others. Now I am grateful that I gave it a chance. It has truly been an incredible experience watching our children develop and taking part in their upbringing in such a revolutionary manner. I believe anyone should give it a try if they are leaning that way. There is an excellent book "Going Home To School" which was written by Chris Davis' wife that is very helpful explaining the history of Homeschooling and providing good argument when the Relatives start to think you are going off the deep end. Both our kids have tested above average in SATs along the way and our daughter is a Junior at Univ. of Tenn doing well in her grades. We would not say either of our kids were particularly gifted in academics. But it wasn't impossible to keep them ahead of the public school levels what with the curriculum available these days for Homeschoolers. Kudos to Mr. Davis from the father of the best nutcracker queen in Crossville!