I would make him choose, as he is the one who will have to live with the decision either way. Help him with a list of pros and cons of home schooling.

Home school is a good option, if that is what he chooses. He is not getting socialization skills if he is being called names and teased unmercifully and not socializing.

If you belong to a church, make sure he joins whatever groups he can join. If not -- consider joining one if you can find one that fits your beliefs.

Keep in mind he can join a local boy scout troop, 4-H, summer sports, and things like that to get some socialization skills.

Another thing -- it sounds like he is not only racially different from you, but perhaps from everyone else in town too? That is very difficult. See if you can find an e-mail buddy or someone in a nearby town (or two) who shares his racial heritage. Perhaps someone else who comes from a small town that feels the same pressures. This may help him by giving him someone he can comfortably socialize with.

Finally, consider a boarding school. I attended one, and for me (not for everyone) it was a release because it was religious and I wasn't harassed and teased because of my dedication to my beliefs. This was critical to my well being. I know you just got him and love him a lot and want him with you -- but consider the better good if you can find a place for him to fit in. Or perhaps after a year or two of home schooling he would fit in better there.

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