I ran across an interesting article the other day referencing a 2003 study of homeschoolers who are now adults. If you’re homeschooling your child, chances are you feel that this is the best way to go, but where is the proof? The study done by the Home School Legal Defense Association has some fascinating results.
Higher Education
More than 74% of homeschoolers have gone on to take at least some college courses, while only 46% of the general population has done so. When the survey was done, over 49% of the respondents were still full time students.
Moral Fiber
71% of homeschooled adults are active in community service activities like working with a church, volunteering to coach sports, etc. This is compared to just 37% of other adults of the same age. So much for the whole socialization business!
Civic Duty
In general, 29% of the relevant population in the US participate in votes, whereas 76% of homeschoolers of the right age vote.
Passing on the Torch
Out of all the adults surveyed for the homeschool study, 95% said they enjoyed being homeschooled. I’m sure many of them wouldn’t have said that during their teen years, but as adults, we can look back and see how things were really for our good. In addition to this, out of the homeschoolers who had children of their own, a whopping 74% were already doing second generation homeschooling, though 82% said they would, which really speaks for itself.
The results are impressive and it confirms what those of us who have chosen to teach our kids at home are doing the right thing. Homeschooling really is good for your kids and leads to happy, productive adults.
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