by Kayley Kenzie

Parents who do any kind of research about homeschooling learn that it is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Each year, 7 to 15% more parents make the decision to homeschool their children.

Right now there are close to two million children who are learning from homeschooling programs.

Even though homeschooling is a widely debated topic, the evidence proves that homeschooled children thrive. And more than often do better than their public educated counterparts. Homeschooled children excel on standardized tests and have no problem in college.

A passion for lifelong learning is passed on to children who are taught at home. Most families homeschool their children with college as a goal.

When families use homeschooling programs, they have some flexibility. Children don't just learn basic skills and knowledge: They master the concepts. Since children set the learning pace, there are no time constraints that pressure children to finish a concept and move on to the next before they're ready.

Children who are homeschooled only compete with themselves. They don't have to worry about keeping up with others. They also have the luxury of more one-on-one time with the teacher. Lessons can also be adjusted to fit the child's needs.

Just as an example, say your child is proficient in English but has a hard time doing math. You might use homeschooling programs that focus more strongly on math and spend less time on English.

This is one of the greatest benefits of homeschooling programs. Not only are you working closely with your child's learning speed, you are also factoring in your child's strengths and weaknesses.

There are no time schedules, which is another great thing about homeschooling programs. Homeschooling is usually at home, so parents can decide when it's convenient to have lessons.

This isn't to say that having a routine or a schedule isn't important. It does mean that you have a lot of flexibility to begin and end a lesson whenever you want to. You can end sooner when your child finishes his or her work.

Homeschooling programs offer another luxury: The ability to teach in a safe, secure environment. Parents can choose to create a learning environment that is comfortable for their children.

If your child is learning about animals or plants, you might decide to have school lessons at a museum or a zoo.

With homeschooling programs you have the flexibility of incorporating more fieldtrips that help with learning. Sometimes these are more practical than lecturing as if you were in a traditional classroom.

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