A question of time Homeschool may provide greater flexibility on time for the kids but it will eat up a lot of the free time that parents have. This is because, most parents are also the teachers of homeschooling children. Ideally, one parent should remain at home and teach the child but this cannot work with moms and dads who have careers of their own. Unlike with the ordinary classroom setting where there are exams administered, with homeschooling program there are no tests per se, but there are worksheets that students need to answer so that their parents can determine their progress and their understanding of the lesson. This is where parents will base their decision to continue with the lesson and review or to proceed with the next lesson in the curriculum. Another advantage that a homeschool reading program provide is the fact that students can learn at their own pace without worrying about being left behind in the class or keeping up with the pace of others. One must remember that in a lesson plan, there are sections that will be easier to learn for some children but more difficult for the others. For these reasons, non traditional home schooling education is gaining popularity and perhaps it won't be long before this non traditional method will be considered mainstream. In the meantime though, it is in your best interest as a parent to ensure that the quality of education that you bring to your child or children through home schooling is at par or even better than traditional methods he or she can experience in a classroom setting. The truth is, the higher percentage of parents availing this option, are those of higher educational attainment. It is almost impossible to project high school students and their social life if they are taking home schooling. In a complete study kit of formal home education, socialization is part of the curriculum, where they intermingle with fellow home-schooled children on field trips and assigned extra curricular activities. With all the hands-on teaching materials consigned for your use on a given period of time, you'll be the boss of your own schedules, with lots of mom and child bonding. In here, your advantage is at par. Schedules for socializing with the other children during school events and activities will be set by the accepting school.