Academic s at Home An Alternative Choice for Education in Today's Diverse World As the concern over the quality of education in public school grows, so does the number of families in the U.S. who choose to home school their children. More and more parents and guardians are assuming the primary responsibility for their children's education. Parents begin to home school for many reasons. The increase of violence in schools, living in secluded areas, and wanting to provide a better learning experience for their childrens are just a few of the many reasons why parents choose home schooling.
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Home shooling has become a controversial issue among educators and parents. The advantages and disadvantages of home schooling have been debated and researched. Many feel that a child's development can not be complete without the socialization inherently given in a public school setting.
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www.geocities.com/Athens/5118 www.tbm.org/homesch.htm National Home School Association: http:foclo.org/~casner/nha.html Loraine Kosa Jessica Gibson
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