The quality of education in this country continues to be the focus of a society committed to leveling the playing field for children. While some areas provide adequate and even superlative public schooling, other areas come up significantly short when it comes to providing high quality education. Private schooling can often be an alternative but many are also cost-prohibitive. When faced with this quandary, or when addressing the special educational needs of particular students, some parents turn to a home school program as an educational alternative.
The reasons that many parents choose to home school are wide-ranging. There is often more to the decision then just low-quality education. In some situations, overcrowding is an issue in a traditional school environment and a parent may feel as though their child is being lost in the shuffle. In other situations, there are social and emotional issues that are preventing a student from achieving the educational excellence of which they may be capable. There are also some instances where particular learning or physical disabilities hinder the learning experience. If approached responsibly, a home school environment can be...