Homeschool debate

My husband and I have decided to have several conversations in which we EQUALLY weigh the pros and cons of homeschooling against the pros and cons of public school.  We have several questions we want to discuss.  Each child would require their own unique conversation, and we would take into account that while I am the licensed educator, we would both be active participating FACILITATORS if our children were to be homeschooled.

1.) What do we hope our children will get out of public school. (Why do we send them)
Once this question is answered we will weigh the value of this answer against this question
2.) What do we fear they won't get out of public school, or what do we fear will be negative about the public school experience in the context of their futures.
3.) What do we believe our children would get of homeschooling?
Once this question is answered we'd have to ask
4.) What experiences do we fear our children wouldn't get as homeschoolers, how would the homeschool experience fit into the context of their futures?

This is the nitty gritty part of the conversation.  We'd have to weigh the answers of number 1 against number 2 and then weigh the answer of number 3 against number 4 too see the pay outs.  In the end see which is the most logical.  They both have pros and cons.  Our kids WILL learn in each environment.  It's a matter of seeing which environment will BEST allow them to learn the MOST, with the least amount of negative "side effects"; based on each child's individual needs and learning styles.  We will work hard to keep each other honest and objective by playing devil's advocate.  I'm glad that we've homeschooled them for their religious education, and that I homeschooled them for their regular education (both unschooled and traditional settings).  It will make things easier.

I'll keep everyone updated.  I think this a very valid discussion that more people should have.  It's a part of parenting deliberately.  At this point we know this much.  If we do homeschool we aren't radical unschoolers.  It's not that I completely disagree with this (more here), I just don't think I can undo my "teacher" mindset, and the state of Virginia requires that homeschool students pass their state test based on their state standards.  Not to mention, adults are expected to meet objectives and dead lines.  It is my responsibility to teach my children to do the same.  We'd still be facilitators, but we'd present objectives that are to be met through inquiry based learning.  Defining who you'd be as homeschool parents is definitely the first step.  Read, search, and find your truth.  The next most important thing to know is who your child is.  What is their learning style (free test here take this with your child, you will need to interpret some of the questions for them, be sure to let THEM pick their answers.  Do not manipulate their answers.  It is based on their perceptions and not yours.), and what are their needs?  Not every kid was made for homeschooling, and not every kid is cut out for traditional schooling either (can you say Einstein or Edison).