However, in a select few states, parents and children are subjected to varying assessment of their capabilities and progress to ensure the child's development. In others, they come under private laws. Each state has it's own regulations. You certainly want to read everything you can regarding the college to see if it's even worthy of a visit. The Internet has also provided an ideal vehicle for tutoring in many subjects with tutors providing lessons and teaching material online and communicating with students by email
Focus on developing and rearing your child to have those 5 qualities, and I'll guarantee that the fact that Mrs. You can choose one that uses a hands on approach, or one that centers around book work. Indeed, in one quite recent case which was taken to the Supreme Court for a ruling the Court reaffirmed the fundamental rights of parents and confirmed the view first expressed by the Supreme Court as far back as 1925 that education is the responsibility of the parents and not of the state. If you choose to homeschool your child, you can give gifted children the attention and challenge that they need to grow personally, and academically. Not, "makes $1,000,000 by age 30" or "wins he Miss America contest"
Remember, just because something is free or cheap it doesn't necessarily mean it will give inferior results. A cold laminator is safe to use around children. The second approach is known as Unit Studies
What if your children are already grown ups just like mine? I've never given much thought about home schooling until recently when I've read about so many parents doing it and realized that it is indeed being allowed in the country. One reason is they have religious beliefs that they want to instill to their children which can't be done when they go to big schools. There are all kinds of terms that are used to describe the styles of home schooling such as Eclectic, Classical, Unschooling, Traditional, Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies. Do not only focus your attention on the positives - be sure that you are aware of the potential pitfalls involved. If your child fails, it's your fault