Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the childs full potential and will therefor be more than just an academic program. It will also include extra murals, socialization, transfer of values, etc.

To achieve their educational goals some families duplicate the traditional structured school system at home, and the children study the same subjects as in the mainstream schools. Other families however follow a totally opposite approach of "un-schooling" which are guided by the child's interest and readiness to learn. Most homeschoolers prefers a flexible eclectic approach that is partly structured but also directed by the child's interest and readiness to learn. They will therefor use a combination of different curriculum material that meet the needs and values of the family and the child.

In practice many families who homeschool have homeschooling friends and are part of a homeschool support group. Support groups meet regularly for social interaction, going on outings or even exchange lesson plans. For many homeschoolers most afternoons are taken up by extra murals like sport, music and pursuing of other interests.

Home education is as diverse as the families themselves.

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