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There is no doubt that in-home schooling is a growing trend and as people report their positive experiences with teaching their children at home, other parents are starting to take notice and asking about homeschooling in order to learn more about the possible benefits for their children.

Homeschoolers can be found in just about every corner of the United States, and across the globe as well, from small towns, inner cities, out in rural areas or the average, everyday suburbs. The composition of the families that choose homeschooling also runs the gamut. Even single-parent families are known to homeschool, as well as those who operate family businesses which gives them great flexibility. Still other families manage to combine work outside the home with home schooling activities.

And, it is reported that the numbers are on the rise of those who are deciding home schooling education is the best route for their family as they learn more about homeschooling and how it can counter many of the concerns that are common in public schools.

While it is generally acknowledged that Christian Fundamentalists have been considered the backbone of the homeschooling community, as the homeschooling movement has gained momentum an increasingly diverse group of people are becoming involved in homeschooling children. This has given rise to more widespread and divergent homeschool group support resources.

In addition to the many established publications and support groups for Christian homeschooling, there are now support groups, forums and newsletters that address the specific concerns and needs of Muslim, Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American homeschoolers, just to name a few.

There are no exact numbers, but researches have estimated that there are now well over a million homeschoolers in the United States alone. This is a significant increase from the 350,000 that was estimated in the early 90's. However, there is no way to be sure about its statistics since some parents do not register when required, and many states do not have a requirement for homeschoolers to be registered at all. But, based on the numbers from states that track such statistics, it is evident that the numbers of homeschooled children has increased significantly over the past ten to fifteen years.

Many people wonder about homeschooling being legal in their state, or country. At this time, the laws on them in the United States permit homeschooling children in all fifty states. Also, it is legal to have children participate in a program in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and France, and it is likely allowed in most other countries as well. You can check your state's laws in any law library or courthouse in your area by checking for "Compulsory Education" or for "School Attendance," and you will likely also be able to find online information as well.

Look for a local homeschool group which will be able to provide you with more local information, requirements and resources to help be sure that you meet the state mandated requirements for your situation. Many of these homeschool groups provide informational packets, or have web pages, about homeschooling that include the basic information needed to start homeschooling your children.

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Still, many non-Christian families also opt for homeschooling because they are concerned with the negative influences that are readily seen in public educational settings. Drug and alcohol use, promiscuity, rebellious attitudes, and out of control behavior are some of the reasons parents cite for taking the step to educate at home.


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