Why Homeschool

Here are just some of the advantages you might want to think about as you are considering a homeschooling lifestyle. This is only a partial list. Any homeschooling family could come up with more items for the list. We hope this list sparks your thought processes, and helps you with your decision.

•  Parents are with their children all day.
•  Parents know and understand their children, and are influential in their lives, even as they enter the teen years.
•  Homeschooling prevents premature parent-child separation, avoiding inappropriate pressure on children.
•  Children are allowed to mature at their own speeds, no "hurried child" syndrome.
•  Parents and other adults are the primary role models for homeschooled children.
•  Homeschooling provides positive and appropriate socialization with peers and adults.
•  Homeschooled children are largely free from peer pressure.
•  Homeschooled children are comfortable interacting with people of all ages.
•  Homeschooled children view adults as an integrated part of their world and as natural partners in learning.
•  Family values and beliefs are central to social, emotional and academic development.
•  Family life revolves around its own needs and priorities rather than the demands of school.
•  Homeschooling creates/maintains positive sibling relationships.
•  Homeschooling promotes good communication and emotional closeness within a family.
•  Research shows that the two most important factors in reading and overall educational success are positive home influence and parental involvement; homeschooling provides both.
•  A child's natural thirst for learning is nurtured, not squelched, and learning becomes a lifelong joy.
•  Each child's education can be tailored to his or her unique interests, pace, and learning style.
•  Homeschooling children have time to pursue their special interests and talents.
•  Homeschoolers enjoy unlimited educational resources; the world is our classroom, and resources abound in the community.
•  Homeschooling provides a high adult/child ratio for the student.
•  Homeschooled children become independent thinkers who are secure in their own convictions.

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