Many of the English and history lessons are Bible-based, and the home school textbooks are from an unabashedly Christian perspective. But Erin Harisay, Southern Nevada Home School Advisory Council president, says the majority home-schooling parents she meets say, like the Tietjens, that quality of education is their main concern. Home schoolers on average score higher in standardized tests. A recent survey by the Education Policy Analysis Archives at Arizona State University backs up Harisay's claim. But an child's educational experience cannot be fully gauged by test scores, Mayberry said.
Home schooling is a complex issue.
You have to look at all the intertwining pros and cons. Exposure to other children and other ideas can still occur in home-school families, Harisay said. They are often socialized by belonging to extra-curricular organizations like scouting or dance. As I said, I like to be creative in teaching them. I would not want it any other way.