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what if you had him just start taking CLEP test while in high school. He may be able to CLEP out of college and not even need to go. Look into College Plus or Verity Institute.
That way at least you are not putting him into a situation where he is not emotionally ready but you are not holding him back either.

I would not skip anything. There is more to growing up than just academics. Let him finish his work quickly, pursue his interests, but I would not skip any of the years of HOD. It sounds like, with the academics, he could use that time to work on writing. Writing is an important skill for any career. I have an engineering degree, and I worked as a software engineer for nearly 2 decades. As far as continuing with the subjects that he is mastering quickly, there is always more depth to any subject, including math! He can continue through Calculus and also do Probability and Statistics, Linear math, Business math, accounting principles, etc. By high school, he could start taking dual enrollment classes.

I agree with Lucinda, I wouldn't skip anything. I would keep progressing as you are and when he is 16 you can see about taking CLEP classes or doing dual enrollment etc. My dd has always been advanced especially in language arts. She was labeled gifted in the public schools. She came home in 10th grade. She is graduating this year from high school. She did do online dual enrollment college classes this year. She has done well, but they are tough!! She devotes 2 hours a day to each college class and then lots of time on the weekends. I don't see a 13-14 year old being mature enough for that. She has had many homeschoolers in her college classes and she has seen that writing is a big weakness as well as turning assignments in on time. She also has noted that many homeschoolers don't like to follow directions. They want to do things their own way, which doesn't go well in a college class. She has made me promise to emphasize those things with my ds. I say all this to say that just because dc might be able to academically handle it doesn't mean they are mature enough for it. I also know several very gifted homeschoolers that were several years ahead in math until they hit some of the upper level high school math classes and they hit a wall and really struggled.
Yes there is a history focus in HOD, but the skills that go along with the history boxes are things such as composition skills, organizing your thoughts, being able to have a Socratic discussion on a topic etc. All things that carry over into other subjects.

You do not have to be 16 to take CLEPS. You can take them at any age. Test away!

Some colleges will not accept CLEP scores unless they are within 2 years of attending college. I know that is the case for the college my dd is attending.

I have had to ponder this question also, as I have a very advanced, science focused 9yr ds. My dh and I have decided the question for us is... Should he skip high school, not would. We know he could and would if we let him, but should he? We feel he would not be ready to learn about and understand things like Shakespear, Jane Austin and other great works. He can read them and even narrate them, but he cannot comprehend the reasons for the peoples' actions or possible consequences. Added to this, we desire or children to have a full understanding of history so that they, as scientists or engineers, will not repeat the atrocities but improve our society. Without a high understanding that comes with age, we do not feel our children will achieve this goal. Added to this, HOD helps our children have a gradual learning of the Lord and his Bible. Without the learning of the Lord, our children will have knowledge, but little wisdom. It comes down to your family's goals and desires for your children. I feel your pain. May the Lord guide your path in educating your child. I will pray for the Lord to give you the right answer for your child.

My first born daughter is very bright and actually skipped a grade when she was in public school. She has a high I.Q., great study habits and motivation. When we brought her home from school, we eventually put her in her "normal" grade for church and co-op and such and it was the best thing we did. She has blossomed into a very social person, serving the church with her music abilities, has become actively involved with the high school youth group, has gone on mission trips with her peers, and participates in sports. These are are very important things we believe that children need, along side academics. I am sure she could have graduated much, much earlier than what she will, but she is having fun, serving the Lord, and learning about life as a young Christian lady. With her strong academics, she will be well prepared for college and life. (I HOPE!! ) Every family is different though, and you know your child best. Pray and talk and God will be with you!
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Having been around homeschooling a long time, both as student and teacher, I have seen a lot of early graduates.
I have seen them do fine graduating a year, and sometimes two early. But everyone who I know that graduated at 12-15, has not benefited a single bit.
In fact, most end up academically strong, but so far lacking in social & common sense settings.
Many of them do not live the godly lifestyles they were taught.
One young man graduated at 13, went on to college & law school, but could not take the bar exam because he was not old enough. Another has been job hopping.
Mainly because she was so young when she decided, that she doesn't totally enjoy her field of study anymore.
This is not to say your son will be that way, just something to take into consideration.
I do know many successful early graduates, but they were all at least 16.
I feel there is a middle ground, or balance, in allowing him to get ahead with out going too far. You'll figure it out.