Many home educating parents do not register with local school officials. In Ontario that would translate into 20,000 children. Estimates for the United States range between 700,000 and 1.2 million children. Home schooling parents are monitoring each child s progress every day. These parents may have a better idea of the progress than if the child were in school.
Every child is unique.
Any parent willing to continue to learn can be a superb home teacher. Though many teachers have chosen home schooling for their children, parents from a wide variety of professional and educational backgrounds successfully educate their children at home. Course of study can be tailored to the child s individual interests and abilities. The learning environment is more relaxed and natural. Children can learn free from physical and psychological bullying.