They were either fundamentalist Christians bent on saving their youngsters from the hellfire of public school or survivalist militia families teaching their kids to hate the government. But in the aftermath of the school shootings at Littleton, more and more families are considering the homeschooling option. Homeschooling is legal in all fifty states, but each state has its own requirements and standards for parents to follow.
Parents opt out of traditional school for as many reasons as there are kids.
Some are disenchanted with public education, but can't afford private school. Others choose it in order to control their child s environment, for reasons of safety or morality. Most Jewish families who homeschool their children continue to send them to Hebrew school, and many integrate Judaism into their everyday studies. I get a chance to encourage valuable discussion very soon after something comes up, instead of wondering who said what in school. Greenberg and her husband first looked into homeschooling when their daughter Miriam was two, but decided it wouldn't be appropriate.