| Christian home schooling is a popular trend among | | | | The next step is for you to due your own due |
| Christian families seeking an alternative to the | | | | diligence on the home schooling issue. Find at least |
| secular public education offered in the United | | | | six books to review and get a good background |
| States. There are a variety of reasons why you | | | | regarding home schooling. Do not be afraid to pick |
| may want to 'enroll' your child in your own home | | | | up some books that are against home schooling, |
| school experience, but questions often remain | | | | understanding both sides will help you make a |
| about how to get started. | | | | more informed decision. Two of the first books |
| One of the biggest questions asked by | | | | that I read were Dumbing Us Down (John Taylor |
| prospective home school parents is about the | | | | Gatto) and Home School (Borg Hendrikson). |
| legality of home schooling. The immediate answer | | | | Finally, and perhaps most importantly, for Christian |
| is the home schooling is legal in all fifty states. | | | | home schooling to be successful you must get |
| That's the easy answer. Each state, however, has | | | | the advice of your pastor / spiritual leader. They |
| different laws about the application of home | | | | will end up providing you with an immense amount |
| schooling and some are stricter than others. The | | | | of support and resources and it is wise to |
| very first step in your process must be to | | | | approach them before making a final decision. |
| review the specific laws in your state. You may | | | | They will also be able to connect you to fellow |
| find that the laws in your state are so restrictive | | | | parishioners who will be able to assist you in your |
| that it makes a positive home school experience | | | | early days. |
| impossible. | | | | |