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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not suggesting you do or not homeschool, that’s a personal decision, but finances shouldn’t be a factor. It’s not expensive. 
Maybe do it on a temp basis while everyone has a reset with the goal of him going back. [/quote]
[b]When do you homeschool when both parents must work full time?[/b][/quote]

Lots of families make this work.  If you're interested, you could look to join some homeschooling Facebook groups (Secular Homeschooling in Northern Virginia, Secular Homeschooling in Virginia, Secular Eclectic Academic Homeschooling...).  There will be lots of posts there from people who do this.

If you work from home, it is easier especially with students in middle school and up.  For example, you can do "school" in the evenings or on weekends (if you work traditional hours).  You can also use online schools (there are tons) or one-off online classes during the school day (Outschool or some of the many other options depending on your needs).  If you buy curriculum, you can use the weekend to lay out the plan for your child for the week and then go over it after work each day together.  There are also drop off programs for homeschoolers that could be an option (perhaps one day per week).

When school refusal arises, it is clear that the environment is not a good fit for the kid's needs at the moment.  It is a cry for help.  That level of stress can be quite toxic to the child (and to the rest of the family, as you've noted).  It could be sensory related, social anxiety that isn't under control, the energy spent masking, or a myriad of other things.

Moving to a new situation (homeschooling or a calmer/more supportive school environment) along with getting help/treatment for the underlying issues can really turn it around and give the child the time/space to grow and build their skills.

If autism is involved at all, I highly recommend the book Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children - [url]https://a.co/d/7w68QG3[/url].

I wish you luck.[/quote]

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