Reasons For Homeschooling

There are just about as many reasons for homeschooling as there are homeschoolers. Everyone is going to have a different reason for their family.

WHY HOME-SCHOOL?
Top reasons cited by parents (could pick more than one):
• Concerns about the school environment (including safety, drugs, peer pressure): 88%
• A desire to provide religious or moral instruction: 83%
• A dissatisfaction with instruction at other schools: 73%
• An interest in a non-traditional approach: 65%
Source: Top home-schooling reasons in 2007 Parent and Family Involvement in Education Survey

The reason or reasons that you homeschool or are thinking of homeschooling may not even be on that list. I, for one, can say that God led me in the direction of homeschooling. My reasons change depending on the day! I started off concerned about the school environment and I wanted to provide a good moral and religious foundation for our children before they go to a school. (I figured they would go at about 6th grade. Not so, now.) Some days my reason may include - just to avoid the messes I've seen in public school. Most days one of my reasons are so that I can produce a well rounded child.

Many people have many reasons why they homeschool. If you are considering homeschool, you may like to read this article just to get an idea of what reasons other people have. Whatever your reason, I'm sure it is for the betterment of your child and family.