Homeschooling Homeschooling is defined by Miriam Webster's online dictionary as "teaching school subjects to one's children at home." (Miriam Webster Online Dictionary). Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular with parents. Homeschooling teaching styles can vary from home to home. “…from a daily routine following a programmed curriculum to child-directed learning in which parents supervise and assist.” (Educational Resources Information Center). Homeschooling is often a difficult choice to make and there are many things to consider before making the decision. Many parents are afraid of school buildings. After Columbine, parents seem afraid to let their child into a school building. Parents may also disagree with what is taught in their child's class. Some want complete autonomy over what their child is exposed to. According to a CBS article, "Parents feel they can provide a better education at home, for religious reasons, there is a poor learning environment at home, for family reasons, and they feel their children will develop their character and morality (CBSnewsstories.com). ). Parents have the opportunity to teach their children what they believe should be taught. They can teach the morals they believe in, the religious factions they believe in, and what they consider to be the important aspects of life. Children also have the opportunity to choose when and where they want to study. For example, a child might practice English from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., then play soccer from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., then finish the day working. The child is not confined to a regulated 6-hour learning day and 2-hour practice time. The child can set his own schedule and may even be more interested in doing the work because he has planned it. “Children can learn things that interest them at a time in their lives when they are ready to learn. No preconceived schedule forces or holds them back. Vacations and outings can be planned for times when the family is ready, and often when crowds are fewer and costs lower. (CBSnewsstories.com). Children who may be better at math than English have the opportunity to take a higher level math course while remaining in a lower level English course. This flexibility can help children enjoy school more and let parents know their child is on track in each subject..