Libraries also have extensive resources for home educators. As a result, the kids become more individual and more sure of who they are, as opposed to measuring up to peers. They're not intimidated. We're at the library a lot. They can study the things they're interested in, so they go the extra mile on them and excel in areas they're gifted in.
Every child is gifted in different areas.
Chochrek says schools can limit students' creativity and academic potential by stifling their enthusiasm for learning. I know it's not for every family, but it does work for some. I know some families who took their kids out of public school and the kids never want to go back. Home schooling is allowed in all 50 states, although regulations vary. Some states require home educators to hold teaching certificates, while others require that certain curricula be followed.