Lack of Diversity

• Because homeschooled children are taught solely by their parents and do not have the benefit of attending a classroom of diverse students, children are often only exposed to their parents' beliefs. This affects children who later go to college or enter diverse workplaces, as they may not be as aware of other religions, cultures, sexualities or politics. This may also affect parents, who may not have important conversations with their children about the diverse people they are surrounded by. A lack of diversity can cause later interpersonal issues when the child is introduced to a larger diversity of people.
  
  

Difficulty Entering College

• For homeschooled children hoping to go to a university, this option may be more difficult as universities often question the curriculum used by parents. Taking statewide or national standardized exams can help schools determine an applicant's education level, but students often lack of regulated GPA needed for admittance. Being rejected by a university can affect the family's future as they must search for alternatives for the student.
  
  

Finances

• The level of technology needed by teachers can often be a financial drain on families. For example, a student may need a computer, textbooks, school supplies and other items that would traditionally be provided by a school for free. Similarly, there is a financial loss if a parent needs to reduce or quit a job in order to have the time to educate a child. This can add up to a financial strain for the entire family.
  
  

Stress

• An entire family can feel the stress of acting as both a school and a family for a child. Some common stresses for parents may be the need to plan daily lessons, juggle teaching with work or other responsibilities, having less time alone to get work and chores done, and dealing with the financial stresses of being a teacher. This stress may lead to poor health, fighting and other difficulties among family members.