IntroductionToday, many parents homeschool their children. A report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that approximately 1.5 million children were homeschooled in 2007 (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). This represents almost 3 percent of all school-aged children (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). A private researcher, the National Home Education Research Institute, estimates that 2.5 million children were homeschooled during the 2007-2008 school years (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). Either way, homeschooling is growing exponentially. Parents have been teaching their children at home for centuries. During the 1970s, interest in homeschooling increased. Advocates have encountered much opposition when pushing for the legal right to educate their children at home and changing compulsory school attendance. The National Education Association has fought to place restrictions on homeschooling. However, most efforts have failed. As a result, homeschooling is legal in all states. Reasons for the Growth of Homeschooling There are many reasons why parents are turning to homeschooling. Changes in families and public schools are driving this increase. Public schools have become larger, more bureaucratic and more impersonal. Parents felt more alienated because the school was less responsive and less culturally responsive. Added to this is the loss of Christian culture and curriculum that parents find offensive or contrary to their social values ​​(Gaither, 2008). The top reasons given by two-thirds of parents surveyed for homeschooling were concern about the school environment, dissatisfaction with academic programs, and a desire to receive religious or moral instruction. (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2004). Parents feel ...... middle of paper ...... eaten, this was not the case for homeschooled children. Homeschooled students also tended to vote more often. They were also involved in more community service than the general population. Homeschooled students were not isolated, but active politically and socially (Ray, 2004). Conclusion There are a growing number of homeschooled students and it appears that homeschooling is successful. Most parents homeschool because of the environment, both academically and morally. States must guarantee that all children are in school. However, requirements vary by state. Michigan is the most liberal, not even requiring homeschooled students to report to the state. The Internet has expanded the types of homeschooling. Combined with the availability of the public school system for specialized programs, homeschooling is now a more popular option. Homeschooling will continue to be a growing area.