4 Common Questions About Homeschooling

With homeschooling becoming a popular option these days, it’s only possible that more and more parents have a number of questions and aren’t sure where to find these answers.

Keeping this in mind, here are answers to the 4 most common questions:

#1: Will a college accept homeschooled students?

In the recent past, colleges have been reluctant to admit homeschooled students because they weren’t well-prepared. However, this has changed because a number of them have done well on standardized test while requiring to less remedial work than normal students. One reason for this is that most of them are self-starters and go on to take dual credit courses.

#2: Is homeschooling legal?

Yes, it is. All fifty states in the United States recognize the practice of educating children at home as opposed to traditional schooling methods. However, it is imperative for parents to check with the Department of Education about regulations for homeschooling children instead of putting them in a school. Also, make sure you comply with homeschooling laws in your state before taking this step.

#3: Is homeschooling expensive?

Truth be told, homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive. Since some families will not be able to buy expensive curricula, there are a number of low-cost options that are available. No matter what, you can find options that will suit your budget while ensure that you child gets a decent school education.

#4: What if I can’t teach a particular subject?

It’s fair to assume that there will be a number of subjects that parents cannot teach their children such as advanced calculus, music instruction and foreign languages. For this, it seems like a good idea to outsource it to college students, homeschool support groups or even group classes offered by co-ops.