Academic

Studies prepared by private researchers, universities, and the government show that students who are taught at home score higher on a variety of tests, including college entrance exams such as the SAT. Homeschooled students are accepted into colleges such as Harvard, Notre Dame, and the military academies. In recent years, winners of the National Spelling Bee and National Geographic’s Geography Bee have been from the ranks of the homeschooled. Beyond high school and college, students who have been taught at home are more likely to start and run their own business. (See “Homeschool Facts and Figures“)

Social

For the past three decades, the number one question concerning homeschooling has been “What about socialization?” Many families are brining their children home from school because of the negative social impact of public schools. Parents are more concerned about gangs, drugs, and school shootings than ever before. Homeschooled children take part in as many, if not more, extra-curricular activities as their traditional-school counterparts. Opportunities for social activities including music, athletics, and play days abound with homeschool groups. (See “Homeschool Groups”)