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Home Schooling: Who Does It and Why For everyone, some of life's most valuable lessons are learned within the walls of home. For some people, home is a full-time school though. Read about some of the benefits parents and children glean from choosing to home school. Homeschooling Critiques are Unfounded There are many debates over homeschooling of children and the evidence for and against homeschooling both have merit. But in the long run, it really comes down to the fact that home schooling works for some people but not for everyone. Costs and Benefits of Home Schooling For many parents, the decision of whether to home school or not is an easy one. However, for those on the fence, here are a few things to consider that may help you make a final decision. A School Motivated by Interest A home schooling curriculum is as varied as you want to take it. Parents who shirk the state norm of education by home schooling do so to make things better for their children. It can be intimidating at first to blaze your own trail, but you've already taken the first step. Considerations to Make Before Homeschooling Many families are taking the home school route for their children. Although emotionally this is an easy choice to make for some parents, practically it can be challenging. A Brief Look at the History of Homeschooling Not until a little before mid 1800s did institutionalized schooling became the norm. Many of America's founders were educated by mentors, family and apprenticeships without any state-run education system. Education Vigilantes Turn to Christian Home Schooling Today's educational system is much maligned and it is often difficult to find acceptable public or private schools for our children. Christian homeschooling is becoming more popular each year, and homeschooling children provides numerous benefits. Home Schooling vs Public Education For decades, homeschooling held a stigma with many Americans. But what are the true effects of homeschooling, and how does it compare with public or private schools?