Perhaps the most positive effect of homeschooling is the individual attention received by each child. Even in large families, parents/teachers who are able to successfully structure their time and remain committed to quality education will provide one-on-one interaction that is often lacking in public or private schools. This individual attention will possibly allow students to flourish in their academic strengths, as well as overcome their weaknesses.
Parents who homeschool have the freedom to choose their curriculum and make their own schedules. Although homeschooled students must still follow federal and state education regulations, the choice of texts and daily scheduling is completely up to the parent.
Homeschooling is often criticized on the grounds that it does not provide adequate social interaction for children. While this may be true in some cases, there is no reason that homeschooled children should not be socially adjusted. Many communities offer extracurricular activities for homeschooled children, and it is becoming more common for public or private schools to integrate homeschoolers into their extracurricular activities.
All parents are responsible for their children's education, and this is particularly true of homeschooling parents. Teaching your own children can be frustrating and may even require outside help (such as tutoring) every now and then. Nevertheless, the bond between parent and child, as well as those between siblings, can potentially grow in a homeschooling atmosphere.
The primary advantage of homeschooling is an overall well-rounded and personalized education. According to the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI), homeschooled students score 15 to 30 points higher than public school students on standardized tests.
Homeschooling families are beneficial to the economy. According to NHERI, homeschooling families save taxpayers $16 billion per year.