One of the best benefits to parent / home directed education is, you as the parent get to choose how, when, where, and who educates your child. As the parent, and the first educator, you have the power in the formation of your child. In Texas, we benefit from a state that supports homeschool, and encourages parents to make decisions for their family and children. As a nation, we have a great homeschool organization that fights for our rights as parents, and we would encourage you to learn more about the HSLDA & THSC.
 

1. Teaching children in a manner consistent with their parents beliefs

2. Character & Biblical Education

3. Excellent Education

   • Improved SAT Scores : "For example, in a recent comparison of SAT scores, homeschooled children averaged 568 on the verbal test and 525 on the math; the national average was 506 on verbal and 514 on math." 1

4. Flexibility in your educational model, allows the parents to teach to the children's strength

5. Excellent student teacher ratio

6. Integrated & consistent education

7. Access to the best educational materials

8. You need less time to complete the same amount of work done in public/private schools

9. A teacher that loves them

Another benefit to homeschooling in the Brazos Valley is the great community support. Within the homeschool community in this area, there is a great sense of pride and comradery between homeschool families. We support each other and want to see each student and family be as successful as possible.

Last, we often say that homeschool organizations are a blast from the past. If you attend the National Homeschool basketball tournament in Springfield, MO, what you will see is something from the days of old. A community of people that promote respect, strong Christian values, and students that say, “Yes sir and Yes ma’am”. Like it or not, we're bringing Mayberry back.

Articles Regarding Homeschooling

21 Benefits of Homeschooling from a Veteran Homeschool Mom, Encouraging Moms at Home

In Defense of Homeschooling, Good Housekeeping

Footnotes

1. https://www.familyeducation.com/school/benefits-homeschooling/why-do-people-homeschool