| You don't have to do every subject in a structured way, unless you want to. If your daughter enjoys singing, playing an instrument, or listening to music, that's probably enough (and more than she'd probably get in school at this point anyway.)
You can teach "Health" in general, real life. Conversations about drugs and other substance abuse, letting her plan and prepare healthy meals for the family, taking care of younger siblings and letting HER teach them about stuff....This is "Health" in the Real World.
Have you found any support groups for homeschooling? They can be helpful. Your daughter may also get to know some homeschooled teens this way, which will be good for both of you.
Finally, while I know you're deciding to homeschool to deal with a potential crisis, try to see this as a gift. One of the best things about homeschooling, especially homeschooling teens, is Time. At a point where teens are usually very separate from their families, in the few years you have before she moves onto her adult life, you get to spend time with Amber and really get to know her as a person--and she gets to know her family again.
It's really quite wonderful.
Kathryn
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