Studies show that homeschooling is preferred two to one amongst Christian culture families. They often cite a reason for homeschooling is a way to protect their kids from the world.

Studies also show that homeschooled kids move through their studies at a rapid rate and often graduate ahead of schedule. Unscientific studies have shown that homeschooled kids are not known for being comfortable with people outside of their small circle of family and church friends. There are kids out there who are homeschooled and are not social misfits, but the record shows they are the exception.  When this writer was a counselor at a Christian camp, we would watch the new campers get off the bus every week and identify the homeschooled ones with great accuracy. They usually stick out.
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