Home-schooling in America

From lack of social readiness for the real world to low academic competitiveness, home-schooled kids face many negative perceptions. But how true are these stereotypes? And why is home-schooling expected to become more common over the next decade? Join us Thursday at 7:30pm ET as we discuss the reasons behind this growing trend, and debate whether it’s good for our children’s future.

In this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to: 

Sarah Hunt @SarahEHunt01
Homeschooled for 10 years

Mike Donnelly @MchlPDnnlly
Staff Attorney, HSLDA
hslda.org

Andrew Pudewa @AndrewPudewa
Homeschooling father of 7
excellenceinwriting.com

Asantewaa Oppong Wadie 
Co-founder, Indigo Nation Homeschool Association

What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. 

Today, more than 1.7 million children are home-schooled in the United States. The number, which encompasses roughly 4 percent of the total school-age population, has grown approximately 75 percent since 1999. In a 2012 survey, many parents attributed a concern about school environments to their decision to educate at home. Others were dissatisfied with academic instruction. Online, many detailed why they support this alternative method of education.