Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions about homeschooling Can homeschooling work for everyone? I don't care for blanket generalizations, but I believe that homeschooling can work for any family where a parent (or grandparent or other responsible adult) is willing to learn and grow along with the child. Just as traditional classroom teachers rely on textbooks, a homeschool parent can utilize all sorts of books, resources, and experiences to supplement her own knowledge. There are people from virtually all socio-economic levels and life situations who are homeschooling and succeeding beyond their wildest dreams. Why would I want to homeschool my child? People homeschool for many different reasons, but for me, a dozen years of homeschooling has produced three compelling reasons that homeschooling was the right choice for our family: Relationships- spending time together is still the best relationship-builder around, and family relationships are top priority- we love spending time together; Academic excellence- A loving home, rich in books and words, is the best and least stressful learning environment for children, and homeschooling provides teens the peer-pressure-free environment they need to pursue and excel in their own interests; and Adaptability- life becomes school, and families are free to respond together to life-situations, such as personal illness, care of aging parents, or even the opportunity to travel, while learning continues to happen each and every day. Is it legal to homeschool in my state or country? The best place to find specific information for your area is your state homeschool organization. If you don't know what it is, just do an internet search for