
Why Homeschool?
40% of American families are currently considering homeschooling (source)
If your family is thinking about homeschooling, you are not alone…
Here’s why….
Content
Homeschooling gives you control over what your kids are learning.
- You are in charge of your child’s education. You pick the curriculum, the books, the activities, etc.
- You can build a safe and supportive learning environment, consistent with your values.
- You can tailor the education to suit your child’s interests and abilities.
- No CRT. No transgender inclusion. No questionable ‘educational’ materials.
- No hidden agendas. No meddling administrators. No school shootings.
- You can get a valuable education at an affordable price.
- You can be assured that the teachers will love your children.
Character
Homeschooling builds virtue (not just knowledge).
- You can ensure that your children will get a distinctively Christian education.
- You can find Christ-centered materials that will incorporate a Biblical Worldview into every subject.
- Homeschool families love to learn things together and experience life together.
- “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
- Homeschooling allows you to bring your Christian values into the education process.
- It’s acceptable to teach your children to love God, Country, and Family.
Flexibility
Homeschooling lets you tailor the learning experience to your family.
- Homeschool families have the freedom and flexibility to do what they want, when they want.
- Flexible schedules can make room for a diverse set of activities – music, sports, specialty clubs, etc.
- Many homeschool support groups offer opportunities to take classes or do things together.
- Homeschoolers can take vacations during non-peak times and turn family outings into field trips.
- Homeschool materials (like the Christian Liberty Curriculum) can be adapted to support your child’s abilities and learning style.
- Homeschooling allows every family to develop and implement their own approach to learning
Results
Homeschoolers outperform their peers in nearly every category
- Academic Achievement: Homeschoolers score 15 to 30 percentile points higher than public-school students on standardized tests. (source)
- College Completion: Homeschool students have a higher rate of finishing a 4-year degree. (source)
- Scholarships: Many colleges offer scholarships to attract homeschool students to their campus. (source)
- Interpersonal Skills: Homeschool students are cited as having better interpersonal skills and better able to relate to adults than their public school counterparts. (source)
- Family Relationships: Parent-student relationships are often closer and longer lasting in homeschool families.