IntroductionToday, many parents educate their children at home. A report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that approximately 1.5 million children were homeschooled in 2007 (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). This is nearly 3% of all school-age children (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). A private researcher, the National Home Education Research Institute, estimates that 2.5 million children were homeschooled in the 2007–2008 academic years (Lips & Feinberg, 2008). Either way, homeschooling is growing exponentially. Parents have been teaching their children at home for centuries. In the 1970s, interest in homeschooling increased. Legal advocates faced much opposition when they pushed for the legal right to educate their children at home and to change compulsory school attendance. The National Education Association has fought to impose restrictions on homeschooling. However, most efforts have failed. As a result, homeschooling is legal in every state. Reasons for the Growth of Homeschooling There are numerous reasons why parents are turning to homeschooling. Changes in families and public schools are driving the increase. Public schools have become larger, more bureaucratic, and more impersonal. Parents felt more alienated as the school was less responsive and less adaptable to cultural needs. Added to this was the loss of Christian culture and curriculum that parents deemed offensive or contrary to their social values ​​(Gaither, 2008). The top reasons for homeschooling cited by two-thirds of parents surveyed are concern about the school environment, dissatisfaction with academic programs, and a desire for religious or moral instruction (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES ], 2004). Parents feel ... middle of paper ... noted, this was not true for homeschooling students. Homeschoolers also tended to vote more often. They were also involved in more community service than the general population. Homeschoolers were not isolated, but politically and socially active (Ray, 2004). Conclusion There is a growing number of homeschooling students and it appears that homeschooling is successful. Most parents homeschool because of the environment, both academic and moral. States must ensure that all children receive an education. However, the requirements vary by state. Michigan is the most liberal and doesn't even require homeschooled students to report to the state. The Internet has expanded the types of homeschooling. Combined with the public school system's availability for specialized programs, homeschooling is now a more popular option. Homeschooling will continue to be a growth area.