One of the biggest hesitations parents have about leaving the public school system is the cost. “Public school is free,” the saying goes. But when you start adding up the hidden expenses, the reality of public school vs homeschooling costs looks very different.
The True Cost of “Free” Education
Between mandatory school supply lists, uniform or clothing expectations, constant fundraisers, field trip fees, busing or gas for the commute, and the inevitable before-or-after school care, the costs of public school pile up quickly. Many families find they are spending thousands of dollars a year on a system that isn’t even working for their child.
How Homeschooling Saves Money
Homeschooling allows you to control your budget. You don’t need expensive designer clothes to learn at the kitchen table. You don’t have to pay for daily transportation. And with affordable, comprehensive curriculum options like Schoolio, your entire year of core subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies) can cost less than what you’d spend on a month of after-school care.
Furthermore, many US states now offer ESA (Education Savings Account) programs that allow you to use public funds to purchase secular homeschool curriculums like Schoolio through platforms like ClassWallet.
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