Education is the cornerstone of any great society. This belief propelled me to become an educator. Reflecting on my own grade school education and that of many of my students, I've been confronted with the shortcomings of our current educational system. Juggling a full-time career as a college professor and concerns about my children missing out on the social interactions associated with traditional schooling, I remained committed to finding solutions within the existing framework.

This commitment was short-lived, and I have now joined the millions who have turned to homeschooling to educate their children. According to the Washington Post, homeschooling is now the fastest-growing form of education among school-aged children across our nation. While I continue to educate in the classroom, there are five main reasons why homeschooling became the right choice for my family:

As a professor, I noticed most of my students are not prepared to manage the demands of a university-level education. Students often struggle to communicate ideas effectively, demonstrate critical thought, and respond to the scheduling demands of college. I noticed that homeschooled and international students were excelling more consistently. While I was intrigued, I was not convinced that this experience was widespread until I consulted the latest research.

Since teachers must undergo formal education and certification, I expected school-educated students to overall outperform home-educated students whose parents are not required to be similarly trained.........

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