Oleta Evans of Jackson Township home-schools her two youngest children. She also said that she wanted to keep her kids away from the negative social influences of public school. Artie Geiger, who also educates her three children at home, agrees that religion is a major factor. However, she also feels the need to be with her kids. I missed them,'' she said.
Many parents believe learning advantages come with home-schooling.
Students work at their own pace and get the opportunities to work with other students and go on field trips. For example, if one parent is not strong in science, another parent will teach that subject. Also, co-ops make costs easier to bear. It is expensive to buy supplies and have a lab with one family. Therefore, they split the expenses.