Hi I want to start by welcoming you to FP and also welcome you to the home schooling world. It is a journey that is not for everyone but those that choose to take this path find it to be both very challenging and very rewarding. A few things I wish to bring up is that it is legal to HS in all 50 states although some states have more rules and requirements than others. So this next comment only talks about the state of Vermont. Please take a look at the following link for Vermont state law. http://www.homeschoolfacts.com/state-laws/vermont-homeschool-state-laws.html
Posting links is not something I usually do on someone else post however this link will also give you links to other sites that have information on local HS groups. (which I encourage everyone to get involved with a local group). Also have your children involved with some sort of sport. This will come in handy when they are required to have PE in their studies. They will be used to the extra activity and can be an additional source of the dreaded "socialization" aspect that everyone talks about.
Another thing to keep in mind is to reevaluate your needs to HS every few years. If there ever comes a time that your children want to go to PS give them that chance. You can always go back to HS later on.
If you can afford it I highly suggest joining HSLDA. Here is their link to Vermont https://hslda.org/hs101/VT.aspx They have more legal resources and more information as well. I suggest highly to become a member especially if you have fear of CPS already. They will help you defend your case if CPS comes after you solely for being a home school family.
On an educational note I suggest getting to know your child's educational style before settling on a type of curriculum. And keep in mind that what works for one might not work for the other one. Each child learns differently and it is best to address each child with their needs and abilities. Otherwise there will be more struggles and frustrations than fun and learning. Remember to take a break and give yourself time to be yourself. HS takes more than you think and you can burn out fast.
If you can not afford HSLDA than my advise to you is follow your local laws and know them well. And if they come knocking be prepared. We have HS our 2 girls in Florida for 8 years.
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First of all, thank you for your elaborate comment and urgent response. I will definitely look into hslda tomorrow. About the learning style, the twin seem to be on the same page, since we are involved in a tiny form cognitive activities a few times a week. They enjoy it. But I can't be too certain yet though. Thank you again curlfamilyvlog.