
The number of home educated children is growing every year in the United States, and the reasons people choose to homeschool are numerous.
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Some of these reasons are of an educational nature, some are practical, and many are personal or relational.
Sure, homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but it can be an amazing alternative to public or private school when your child’s schooling is falling short of your expectations for one reason or another.
If you are still on the fence about homeschooling, some of these 100 reasons to homeschool just might convince you to take the plunge!
If you homeschool already, I would love to hear your “why” in the comments below.
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100 Reasons to Homeschool
Academic Reasons
1. Quality education no matter the school district a family lives in
2. Consistent schooling despite moving
3. Not relying on the government for a child’s education
4. Higher quality education (studies show that homeschooled students perform better than their public-schooled peers)
5. Homeschoolers generally perform better on standardized tests
6. Homeschooled students tend to stay in school longer
7. Homeschooled students tend to be more prepared for college, perform better in college, and are more likely to graduate.
(You can find statistics about homeschooling here.)
8. No reason to worry about finding quality curriculum with so many options available these days
9. So much support for homeschooling available these days
10. The freedom to school by any philosophy or method – even unschooling through a child-led approach
11. Freedom to tailor curriculum/method to child’s individual needs and learning style
12. More freedom in choosing subject matter
13. More time to learn real life skills
14. Control how child is taught about sensitive issues
15. Control when a child is taught about sensitive issues
16. Freedom to start school or certain subjects at an earlier or later age based on child’s developmental readiness
17. Greater opportunity to cultivate a love of learning in child
18. Child can more easily become a life-long learner when education is tailored specifically to him/her
19. Child learns for the purpose of learning, not for the purpose of getting good test grades
20. Parent can take the head in child’s education and have the say-so
21. Shorter school days
22. More time to study/practice for a future occupation, trade, or business endeavor
23. More time to study an instrument or craft or learn a sport
24. Child can study more of what interests him/her
25. More time for child to pursue passions and hobbies
26. Less age segregation than in a classroom setting – generations can learn from each other and kids can relate to and socialize with every age group
27. Child can be a part of school planning
28. Child can discuss topics with parents freely
29. Read more books
30. Kids learn more of what will actually pertain to their future as their education is tailored to them personally.
31. More opportunity for a child to become a learner and a thinker
32. More time to earn duel credit during highschool to save time and money for college later
33. Can study fine arts in depth
34. Can do nature study
35. No school bells – learning doesn’t have to be interrupted as much during a school day so subjects can relate to each other and to real life more
36. Avoid poor teachers
37. Learn the full scope of history
38. Opportunity for greater creativity and individuality for child
39. Child doesn’t have to be confined by a particular grade level
40. Child doesn’t have to be labeled by a particular educational strength or weakness
41. More individual help for a child when struggling with a subject
42. Child can learn at his/her own pace
43. Child can study certain topics more in-depth
44. School can happen anytime during the day
45. School can happen anywhere
46. Learning through experiences more often instead of just textbooks
47. Parent continues to learn and grow educationally alongside child
Practical Reasons
48. Less wasted time during school day (waiting for peers, driving or school bus, waiting in line, being distracted by peers in a classroom setting, etc.)
49. Follow a daily schedule that works for a family’s needs (the school day can start and end anytime of day) and plug subjects in the way that works best
50. Follow a custom weekly schedule, planning each day of the week in the way that works best
51. Create a custom yearly schedule – schooling year-round or taking breaks when needed
52. Work school schedule around parents’ work schedules
53. Freedom to travel at any time during the school year
54. Avoid crowds by going on outings during school hours or trips during the school year
55. Attend special days with less crowds at amusement parks, museums, aquariums, and more that are hosted just for homeschoolers
56. More play time for child
57. More rest time for child
58. Child less worn out at the end of the school day
59. Spend more time outdoors
60. Sick days don’t mean falling behind
61. Avoid school closures or regulations due to health concerns (like Covid-19)
62. Contract less illness/lice from other kids at school
63. No morning rush to get kids to school
64. Give a working parent more time with child
65. Save money on private or charter school
66. Take breaks or change directions freely as needed
67. Mom doesn’t have to wake younger siblings to get older kids to school and pick them up later
68. Eat healthier lunches at home
69. No public school fundraisers
70. No heavy backpacks
71. Less waste of school supplies
Personal/Relational Reasons
72. Ability to preserve your family’s culture or raise your children bilingually
73. Parent better knows what is going on in the child’s world
74. Invest in a child’s life in a greater way and disciple them
75. More help/attention for a child with a learning disability
76. More consistent support for a child with behavioral problems
77. Child can be more sheltered when they are little and so malleable
78. Less pressure for child to conform to the standards and styles of others – they are free to be themselves
79. Leave a negative school environment
80. Ability to choose the community a child is part of
81. Be safer from potential school shootings/violence
82. Be free from restricting safety measures in place to prevent school shootings/violence
83. Less influence toward drug/alcohol use and sex
84. Less influence overall from peers, more influence from adults and family members
85. Freedom to teach faith, character, morals, or values as part of school studies
86. More time for kids to be involved in the community or with church
87. Homeschooling grows parents’ and child’s character as challenges are overcome together
88. No bullies
89. No cliques
90. More family time
91. Family members can learn and work together more and so have more in common
92. Family relationships become a priority and child learns to value family more
93. Potentially tighter-knit family and better sibling relationships
94. No increased sibling fighting during school breaks
95. No extra stress for child on Sunday nights about the school week beginning the next day
96. Child can grow in independence as they learn to manage their day and time for themselves
97. No homework in the evenings
98. Less school-related anxiety and depression with less pressure at home
99. Potential for a more out-of-the-box, visionary family life
100. Parent not missing out seeing child’s educational milestones first hand
So there you have 100 educational, practical, and personal/relational reasons to homeschool! Can you think of others?
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