I have seen homeschooling abused and used magnificently...I've seen homeschooled students socially/academically profoundly backward and socially/academically years beyond their peers. I believe that homeschooling for children is like anything else...it works for some and not for others. Children and parents are all very different. Some parents are amazingly gifted teachers, and others struggle. Some children really thrive in homeschooling envrironment and others shut down. Each case must be judged separately...and sometimes this means even within the same family! One sibling may do better at home, another may advance better in a school with peers. I've seen this in one family. Thankfully, the mother was wise enough to evaluate this correctly, and her children all have thrived as a result. It takes really knowing your children and being finely attuned to their individual needs....something that not all parents seem able to perform, for varying reasons. But it's oh-so-worth it!!! I've taught in both homeschool and public school....and still do! Public school AM and homeschool PM. I would love to hear from others who have/do.

I homeschooled my children in the early years. I only homeshcooled my youngest up until 1st grade, but she is part of the G&T program at school and has the highest GPA of her class. My oldest is now in 10th grade and made the top five of her class last year. I definitely believe home schooling prepared to be excellent students. I recommend it for many, but definitely not all. The parent has to be organized and able to teach the material. If a parent is not good at math or English I would not advise trying it.

I agree with you completely, school gives you a valuable life experience...

Hi there.. In most cases, home schooled children are unable to adjust themselves to their society because they didn't have the chance to interact with classmates & teachers. Not facing problems isn't a good sign! In fact those problems are what make school life more interesting and worthy experiencing. You know, the school doesn't only pass knowledge. It enriches the child's life experience; it's more about real life situations. I think a combination of both home & school teaching is best!

Teachers should always try to teach kids in schools in such a way - until the all children actually learns it. That is extremely difficult, but that's how it should be

One of the greatest advantages to home schooling I find is the ability to teach something until the child actually learns it , not just memorizes it for a test :)