Parents have the time to character train and influence their children in a way that is integrated into their whole life and thus is a foundation for life. Parents have increased opportunity to transmit their values and beliefs to their children. Independant thinking and self-motivation is developed, especially in the later grades. Children have the time to explore intellectually and to think. Self worth and confidence is nurtured because of the individual attention.
Parents can control negative pressure and destructive influences.
Education becomes not just a function of the school but a way of life where every new experience is an opportunity for learning. Love of learning is instilled in the child from an early age because learning becomes a way of life and an attitude. The learning way of life is a family mission and sets the stage for close relationships and family unity because of hours spent teaching, sharing and interacting. It has been found that on the average, the home schooled child tests above average. The home schooled child is often one to two grades above his age-mates.