Then, I helped form a group in our church in Illinois. So, when I came out here, I guess they saw me as a good possibility for a director. BAHE is open to all families who homeschool, whatever the reasons. For the Haseltines, religion is an important issue. I felt I could teach them just as well as a public school, if not better, and they wouldn't be getting somebody else's values.
Some parents say they are worried about violence in public schools.
Others question the quality of public education, but they can't afford private schooling. For military families, there is an added incentive. So if you choose to homeschool, you're always in control of the curriculum and the environment. Haseltine underscores this last point. If I had a slow student and had time after class, I could work with him.