Protecting Our Children

Advantages of Homeschooling

• Better curriculum with activities designed specifically for the needs of the child
• Students move at their own pace with individualized attention
• School takes significantly less time daily
• Flexibility with schedules, work, and travel

Steps To Getting Set Up

Myth: Homeschooling Is Only For Religious or Faith-Based Families

Fact: The National Household Education Survey (NHES), lists the highest rated reason parents choose to homeschool as the negative environment of their child’s public school. The desire for religious education is not the primary reason. In fact, many families prefer a secular homeschool curriculum and prefer to integrate their values into lessons when appropriate.

Myth: Homeschoolers Don’t Socialize

Fact: Homeschoolers socialize more than public schooled children. The nature of personalized learning and homeschool curriculum is to explore the world more. Homeschoolers routinely visit museums, parks, science centers and participate in a variety of social activities. There is a wide array of social experiences for homeschoolers.

Myth: Homeschoolers Do Not Go To College

Fact: Homeschoolers are more likely to attend college than traditionally schooled students, and are more likely to stay and graduate. Other data suggests that homeschooled students routinely perform better on standardized tests including the SAT and ACT. Colleges are looking less at standardized tests and GPAs and instead are looking at a student’s resume. In this area, homeschoolers have a distinct advantage, because they have more experiences to share with colleges and universities.

Myth: Homeschooling Is Not An Accepted Form Of Education

Fact: Homeschooling has been around for over one hundred years and in many ways predates our current public education system. The number of children homeschooling is estimated to be between 2.0 and 2.5 million. Due to declining school budgets, poor academic ratings, crime, bullying, and reduced resources, parents are looking for better options that will benefit their children.

Myth: Parents Are Not Qualified To Teach

Fact: Every parent has anxiety about their child’s education and whether or not they can be a good enough teacher. We often don’t think about it, but the knowledge we pass on to our children throughout their life is substantial. We teach our children an infinite number of things, including manners, empathy, how to walk, how to get dressed, how to reason, and how to learn. This goes far beyond learning how to read, write, understand numbers, or appreciate art and culture.

Myth: Homeschooled Kids Cannot Play Sports Or Participate In Extracurricular Activities

Fact: Many parents don’t realize that public schools often allow homeschoolers to play in school sports or participate in after-school activities. Homeschooled kids play in recreational leagues, participate in martial arts, and any number of other extracurricular activities and community service projects. Because homeschooling provides families with greater flexibility, homeschoolers are free to pursue their passions and talents.