Standards and requirements absolutely vary by state. In Texas, homeschool is private school by law. We must teach social studies, mathematics, spelling, citizenship and more. Some states require lesson plans, tests, etc be reported.
These people are giving hardworking homeschoolers a bad name. Yes, we are out there and we use a curriculum and subject our precious children to standardized tests to make sure they have mastery of material. We want our children to compete for jobs and contribute to society in a positive manner not be just another lazy slob on welfare. ACK...this is truly unparenting.