| Most people think that homeschooling is cheap | | | | and paper. Lastly, as your child progresses into |
| since there is no need to pay for school fees and | | | | higher grades, you may not be able to teach your |
| other miscellaneous fees. However, that is further | | | | child. As such you may need to hire a tutor which |
| than the truth. | | | | can be costly. Lastly, you should also consider any |
| In truth, homeschooling expenses can be greater | | | | other curriculum such as dancing, piano lessons etc |
| than if you send your child to a regular public | | | | as these do cost quite a lot over the long run. |
| school. Public schools are partially funded by | | | | Also, you should also not discount the fact that |
| government funding whereas for homeschooling, | | | | one of the parents will probably not be working |
| there is no such funding available from the | | | | due to homeschooling. That means a loss of |
| government. There are several non profit and | | | | household income for the family. |
| support groups who do fund homeschooling but | | | | These are just some of the costs associated |
| usually it is on a case by case basis. | | | | with homeschooling. The reality of homeschooling |
| Let's look at some of the costs involved when | | | | is while it can be a good form of education for |
| homeschooling. Obviously, you still need to buy or | | | | your children, you should consider the cost of |
| acquire textbooks, course materials, study aids | | | | homeschooling very seriously. Homeschooling is a |
| etc. Secondly, you need furniture. Examples are | | | | serious commitment in both time and money. |
| tables, chairs, lighting, computer equipment etc. | | | | Make sure you plan ahead before proceeding. |
| Thirdly, include accessories such as pens, erasers | | | | |