Homeschooling has become increasingly popular for several reasons. Religious conviction is most often mentioned. Parents are rightly concerned that their children are not learning a value system in public schools. Religious values, by law, cannot be included in a public school's curriculum and private schools that teach a parent's particular belief may not be located in the area and/or may be of one prohibitive cost. At home, students are the focal point of the instructor and are not lost in the crowd of a class of 25 or more other children. Homeschooled children progress at their own pace, which is clearly to their advantage, whether they learn quickly or more slowly in particular subjects. Critics of homeschooling generally point to the lack of socialization skills learned in public schools, which is a valid concern, but quality time spent with parents is also important and is also productive time for the child. pupil. Parents control the material and control the subjects. This is a definite advantage for the homeschooled child. Homeschooling is growing in popularity because it is the most effective way to educate children. Often, the best teachers are those who have a passion for imparting knowledge with a purpose. Parents motivated by a passionate spiritual belief have more sustained energy to teach their child than a stranger with unfamiliar beliefs in a public school. These parents can generate contagious enthusiasm for the subject they teach, a virtue that motivates children. Homeschooling can allow a parent to integrate their spiritual beliefs into all facets of their curriculum. Nothing is more important in people's hearts than their personal beliefs. Everyone has a belief... middle of paper ... the classroom is not an obstacle for the homeschooled child. Other students have the greatest influence on the children in the class. Typically, school-age peers are not the best decision-makers and are not always a preferred influence, and certainly not compared to parents. Parents do not try to get their children to do things for the mere amusement of others, as is the case in public schools. Parents don't challenge their children to do things that might get them in trouble if they were caught. They generally do not bully their children or offer them drugs. When children move from the childhood phase to the adult phase of life, they do so either more by taking inspiration from their peers or their parents. As they grow, they model those who influence them the most. The advantage of homeschooling is obvious. A quality start to life, nourished by loving and caring parental influence, gives children a distinct advantage..