Homeschooling mommas

What was/is your experience with Homeschooling? Pros and cons? I'm considering homeschooling my 11 and 9 year olds.. We live in Orange County, ca.. And I am so done letting my kids be bullied.. But idk how to get started.. Where do I begin? How do I enroll them? Where do I call/go? Is it free? Is it private or by districts? Someine please help 😭🙏