I don't usually speak up about it but I feel that home schooling can be so beneficial (at least for some children) that I sometimes try to at least push back on

I don't usually speak up about it but I feel that home schooling can be so beneficial (at least for some children) that I sometimes try to at least push back on the argument. The thing is, every situation is different and what works for some won't work for others, that is precisely the reason to consider home schooling - it allows far more flexibility than other options. Learning can be much more effective when it's self-directed, topics taken in an order and at a pace that is suited to the individual. As for socializing, it definitely helps to know a few other home schooling families with kids of a similar age.