Controversy and criticism
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Opposition to homeschooling comes from some organizations of teachers and school districts. The National Education Association, a United States teachers' union and professional association, opposes homeschooling.[42][43] Criticisms by such opponents include:
• Inadequate standards of academic quality and comprehensiveness
• Lack of socialization with peers of different ethnic and religious backgrounds
• The potential for development of religious or social extremism/individualism
• Potential for development of parallel societies that do not fit into standards of citizenship and community