[Alia]

There is another benefit which seldom if ever gets mentioned in re Home Schooling -- family harmony. What do I mean by this? When one homeschools, there's a synergy which is accomplished through accommodating each member's schedule, and needs. Homeschooling takes place anywhere and at any time. Whereas in pub ed, the entire family MUST operate around the schedule and demands of the pub school.

The focus is quite different. In homeschooling, the focus is upon smoothly accomplishing individual member goals in a synergistic and calm manner. In pub ed, the focus is upon the family life orbiting around the school.

[Bonny Dick]

Yes, and in homeschooling the child's peer group is other family members, not a bunch of ill bred, immature, children.

Since the mother and child or children spend so much time together, there is a closer bond between the family members and therefore, the child or children are more likely to heed the advice of the parents. It is the antithesis of the latchkey children.

Parents make a sacrifice to Homeschool their children and the children are intelligent enough to understand and appreciate the sacrifice, just as children who are neglected by their parents understand and resent the neglect.

[EdReform]

There is another benefit which seldom if ever gets mentioned in re Home Schooling -- family harmony.

Absolutely! I know several homeschool families and your observation/experience is true in every case.

[Grampa Dave]

This is an excellent point. I will save it for the future when home schooling comes up with our son and DIL.

The focus is quite different. In homeschooling, the focus is upon smoothly accomplishing individual member goals in a synergistic and calm manner. In pub ed, the focus is upon the family life orbiting around the school.