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The real test will come when he is in his teens, when all kids, no matter how well they were brought up start rebelling and questioning, to some degree, everything...

Of that, I have no doubt.
Along those lines, you have no idea how many times public school supporting parents' suggest the same thing, that my children will have no concept of 'real life', etc...

My reply to them is based on Proverbs 22:6, which says-'Train up your children in the way they should go, and when they are older, they will not depart from it'.

All I want for my children is for them to have a secure, strong foundation firmly set in place early in life.

That way, I know that if they do stray far from their path, [like my husband did in his teens] the foundation being set have now will one day guide them back to rightnousness.

As it did for my husband.

:*)

I'm a bit torn here. You are absolutely correct that children need to have a strong foundation built on love and faith early in life. I think those who critize you about your kids not having a sense of the "real world", say that out of ignorance. Personally,I wouldn't choose homeschooling for my children, but I don't pretend to think it is the wrong choice for everyone, and in some cases it might even be better.

Still, there is a part of me that thinks there is some validity in letting your child experience meeting all different kinds of people, even ifsome of them may be bad influences,etc. Sometimes it is necessary to get your hands "dirty" and experience things that would be out of your realm if you are "sheltered". I'm not saying the kid should be out doing drugs, drinking, whoring around, etc. Just that you become a more complete person by experiencing a wide range of things.

That being said, you know far better than I what is good for your own children,and so long as you think its best keep it up and don't give in to naysayers. Good luck.