It took a while for us to become confident not only in the benefits of learning at home, but also in our ability to teach. That's not to say that every family can or should homeschool. Although some home schooling families take the cradle to college approach, there are as many others who take each year and each child on an individual basis, praying to receive God's guidance as to what he would have for each one. But each day confirmed each child was where God wanted him or her to be. If home schooling had a middle name, it would be diversity.
Parents give many reasons for teaching at home.
A few parents are convinced from the start that they can provide their children with the best education available. At home, children are free to learn at their own pace, never impeded by the needs of slower or less-disciplined students. Newcomers to home schooling are usually amazed when their elementary children complete their lessons in a few hours or less. In higher grades, though more time is required, it is still less than a high school day plus homework. Recent years have seen a significant upsurge in parents choosing homeschool to keep their children safe.