There are many reasons to consider homeschooling.  Once something that was only thought being done by what the secular world called "religious fanatics" - homeschooling has become ever, and ever, more popular in recent years; and especially with the new changes that have been made when the schools re-opened after having being "locked down" due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Some of the common reasons for you to consider homeschooling are listed below:

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Quality Education -  In a study conducted in 2011 in Canada, researchers compared 74 children, ages 5-10 years old, living in Novia Scotia and New Brunswick - 37 of which attended public school, and 37 of which were homeschooled (or home-educated).  The study revealed that the children who were in public school (on average) tested at, or slightly above, "par" level - while the children who were homeschooled (on average) tested well above "par".  It also found that the focused instruction, smaller learning environment, and added academic time of homeschooled children led to their grades being higher (on average) than those who attended public school.  Other studies have also found that students who are homeschooled typically perform better on standardized tests then public school students.

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Accelerated Education -  Unlike children who attend public school (who are often limited in their pace of learning by a fixed system of education), children that are homeschooled have the ability to learn at their own pace.  This means that it is possible to graduate one, maybe two, or perhaps even several years earlier from high school than a student who attends public school.  (Keep in mind, that as exciting as graduating from high school at 16 years old (or younger) may sound, finishing high school early also requires dedication and hard work - from both students and educators (or parents).  But the option is there to pursue if early graduation is desired.)

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Advanced Education -  One of the benefits of homeschooling is the ability to teach other subjects and classes that are outside of a "standard" school curriculum - especially if a student excels at certain subjects more than others.  For example, if the subject of "Math" comes very readily to your student, he or she can continue on to more advanced mathematics courses, while still remaining at the "typical" grade level in other courses.  This means that they could (conceivably) be taking classes such as Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, or Calculus while in their early High School (or perhaps even Middle School) years - which also enables them to take additional courses of "higher" education, or college level classes, while still in high school. 

       We have heard and read testimonials of families who have been able to teach their homeschooled students several additional languages, advanced artistic and musical skills (such as being able to play multiple musical instruments, drawing and painting skills, dance lessons, etc.), and even "dual-enrolling" in college and high school at the same time - so that they are able to graduate from college with their Associates Degree at the same time as graduating from high school.  The possibilities are endless - and are only limited by the amount of time and hard work you and your student are willing to put into their education.

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Faith Based Learning -  Statistics say that 70% of children who were raised in a Christian home, but attended public school, lose their faith by the end of their first year of college if they attend a secular university.  Those statistics are both saddening and alarming - but really, parents, what do we expect? When every educational institution our children are enrolled in, or involved with, is teaching them doctrines that contradict the Word of God on almost a daily basis?

       Today, in the Public school system, students are taught that "Evolution" is an established fact (and Creation is a myth) as early as the 1st grade year; and in today's public school curriculum, traditional family values have been abandoned all together in favor of the "agenda" of alternative sexual lifestyle groups and the transgender/unisex movement.  Students who "stand up for their faith" are ostracized by their peers (and sometimes even their teachers) - and they are told that the "traditional values" and "teachings about God" that you (as their parents) have raised them with are "wrong" (while the things they are teaching them in the public school are "right").  With such confusion, it is no wonder so many of them lose their faith by the time they get to college; they have been bombarded by teachings that are contrary to the Word of God at almost every turn.

       With homeschooling, you can instill in your children the faith in God and family values that YOU want them to have - not the anti-Christian teachings that the public school system wants to indoctrinate them with.  Such a "firm foundation" will give your children the "grounding" they need to be able to keep their faith once they are out in the "world" and on their own; and allow them to be able to stand for their faith against teachings and philosophies that contradict the Word of God when they come their way.  (Matthew 7:24-27)

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America's Push Towards Socialism and Communism -  It doesn't take a person too long of a time watching news media to hear about how our country has began the shift towards a more Socialistic governmental society.  This "drive" away from our current (Capitalistic based) form of government, and towards a Socialist (and eventually a Communist) form of government, is not something that Christians should take lightly.  Statistics say that as many as 70% of "Millennials" believe that a Socialist form of government would be preferable over a Capitalist one - and only about 1 in 10 Millennials today have (what is known as) a "Biblical World View".  There are high school teachers and college professors, all over our country today, filling our children's heads full of socialist and communist ideology - and school curriculums like "Common Core" are simply getting us accustomed to the new societal shift (so when it comes into full force, we don't put up "too much" of a fuss).  One of the Spencer's own children (who attended public school) had a high school teacher tell their class that "true Communism" was the "ideal form of government".

       For many families, the Covid-19 lock-down (by forcing school children to have to learn from home) opened many parents' eyes to what the public school was actually teaching their children.  We have heard the testimonies (and seen stories on social media) from parents and families all over the country - who overheard their children's teachers indoctrinating their students with Pro-Socialistic and Communistic Agenda; as well as re-writing history to make these forms of government seam more ideal.  One story in particular, was about a high school teacher who taught his class that what Adolph Hitler did to the Jewish people in Germany during the Holocaust of WWII "wasn't truly wrong" - he just did "what seemed right to him in his own eyes".

       With stories like these, a parent must wonder, "what in the world can be done to help fix this problem?"  Well, the answer to that question does not lie with the public school system - or trying to fix the public school system (because it is not going to get better, but only worse).  The answer lies with taking charge of what your children learn about in school -  By making the decision to school them at home.

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Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for Public and Private School Students  -  There is a growing trend in the United States (and already established in some other countries outside of America) to require vaccinations in order for Children to be able to attend public school.  Although vaccinations have been "required" by public schools in order for children to be able to attend for years, there were always exemptions that could be obtained - typically for medical, religious, and philosophical reasons.  However, several states in America have recently eliminated exemptions for vaccinations for any reason other than medical - and some states no longer even allow those.

       Such laws make it so parents, who are opposed to getting vaccinations for their children (for whatever reason), are put in a position where they need to make a choice:  Either compromise their religious or philosophical stand on vaccinations (and in the case of medical, put their children's health at risk) in order for their child to be able to attend school - or pull their children out of school, and educate them at home.  For those parents who believe strongly in their convictions against vaccinating their children (and live in countries, states, provinces, or territories where vaccinations are mandatory), they are left with only one choice: Homeschool.  We at the Sword & Trowel Revival Fellowship feel your pain and understand what you are going through.  That is why one of the ministries of our church is the Sword & Trowel Christian Homeschool Co-op.  We can help you get started on the right path when it comes to homeschooling your child; as well as offer some encouragement and support to help you on this journey.

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