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In the past, there was a stigma associated with homeschooling because it was traditionally for students who had behavioral or learning  (24)  and could not keep up with the rest of the class. Today, there are many compelling arguments for educating one's children at home. Some of them stem from  (25)  with the mainstream education system. Teacher shortages and lack of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible for 30 or 40 pupils; children are often  (26)  the attention they need. Bullying and increasing classroom violence have also motivated some parents to remove their children from school. To these parents, homeschooling provides a way for them to monitor their children's education more closely. Children can also choose what and when to study, thus  (27)  them to learn at their own pace. Advocates of homeschooling point out that homeschooled children do just as well or better than those who are classroom-taught, and a striking number gain  (28)  to prestigious universities.