Well, in the last couple of decades, homeschooling has enjoyed increasing popularity. The 'pioneers' of homeschool curriculums came from educational professionals, most with a teaching background. They conducted pilot programs to compare the progress made by children learning at home as opposed to those attending public schools. It was found that home schooled children got better grades, had a more in-depth understanding of the materials covered in the curriculum,and spent less time on course work.
A number of books, authored by these teachers, served to spread the word to the public. As the SAHM population grew, so did the rolls of homeschooling parents.
Homeschool curriculums abound and are accredited as equal to conventional education programs. The Department of Education usually mandates the county to administer your local homeschool program, approve of materials and coordinate periodic testing. In addition, home schooled kids have the option to go on field trips to various sites and activities within your locale, affording them opportunities for social interaction with their peers.
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