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The cost of homeschooling is as flexible as the homeschool schedule. Some parents spend $200 to $300 per school year. Others spend more; others may spend less. Some spend more when they first begin homeschooling as they collect supplies to last several years, while others wait until a microscope or chemistry set is needed.

As many disadvantages there are against homeschooling, the benefits are more than the negative. There is research prooving both advantages + disadvantages. Those for home education feel home schooling is the only choice.

This website is about how different it is to be homeschool vs a regular school. Gives percentages on what school offcials believe and how it affects students.

Alternative education, also known as non-traditional education or educational alternative, describes a number of approaches to teaching and learning other than traditional publicly- or privately-run schools. These approaches can be applied to all students of all ages, from infancy to adulthood, and all levels of education.

I do think alternative learning is very important. Not everyone learns the same. But at the same time I don't really agree with homeschooling for a child's whole life. Yes homeschooling may be necessary sometimes but I am a strong believer of social interaction and think it is very important.

I think it is really cool that they are coming up with multiple forms of education. It makes it so much easier to learn, and it takes some of the anxiety out of the learning process when you can find the best way that fits your learning needs.