Why are more parents home-educating their children?

The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

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Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children

India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.
BBC News - 7h
Homeless single father wants home for his children

Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.
BBC News - 4d
‘Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents’ Surges in Popularity Online

A decade after it was published, the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” is surging in popularity and making people rethink their family dynamic.
The New York Times - 5d
Neuroscience Says This Small Mindset Change Helps Parents Raise Happier, More Independent Kids

A new Yale study shows a small change in mindset cuts this super common parenting mistake in half.
Inc. - 6d
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
Parents reunite with children after shooting at a Butte County school

An emotional scene at the Oroville Church of the Nazarene, where parents reunited with their children after a shooting at the Feather River Adventist School in Butte County.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5
How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?

A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent
ABC News - Dec. 3
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same

Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.
CNBC - Dec. 3