One of the questions parents ask when considering homeschooling is academic outcome. Will our kids be able to foot it against their school-trained peers when it comes to entry into university for example.

NZ homeschool parent Dr. Glenn Peoples at Beretta has recently written about academic standards and makes the bold claim that the jury is not out.  The case is settled.  Home schoolers on average are ahead of the group academically.  He cites a few sources; here is one of them:

www.washingtontimes.com…home-schooling-outstanding-results-national-tests

This article is certainly well worth a read.  It concludes:

In a sentence, home-schooling is a recipe for academic success.

The following comes from a PDF document written by the people at Creation.com:

1. Discuss With Your Spouse: Educating your child at home is a huge decision and should be one that is made with your spouse. Do not begin unless you are in agreement about this decision. You will need the support of your spouse not only at the beginning, but also throughout the year.
2. Research the Homeschool Laws Applicable in your Area: Be fully aware of the legal requirements before you begin and especially before you take a child out of public school. For the U.S., each state’s legal requirements can be found on the www.HomeschoolLegal.com website. Internationally, refer to www.HSLDA.org.
3. Research Styles of Home Education: There is no single right way to educate your child at home; however, there are many differing philosophies you may want to consider.

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