January 6, 2010

The Pros and Cons of Home Schooling

Anyone who has homeschooled their children can tell you they have good days and they have bad days. Some days, someĀ  homeschool parents may even wonder what on earth they’re doing. It’s days like that when many homeschooling parents wonder again about the pros and cons of home schooling.

The Pros of Home Education

Your child can work at their speed.

Some children may be math whizzes who easily do algebra at home but are required to remain “at level” with the students in school classes. With home education, you can allow your child to excel in the areas they enjoy. There’s also nothing wrong with your child working on many different levels if that’s where their abilities are.

You can work with your child’s learning style.

Not all children learn in the same way. Some children are auditory learners, some hands-on learners, and some visual learners. Instead of providing the same type of teaching for every child in your home, you can determine how your child learns best and find a curriculum which will work with your child’s learning style. You may find your child will enjoy learning more if they are being taught using their learning style.

You can watch your child relate to everyone around them.

In public schools, children are separated by age; the only person older than them is their teachers. As they learn to deal with the world around them, they may have problems relating to people older or younger. Home schooled children, on the other hand, normally can carry on a conversation and relate to people of all ages because they’re not segregated into age groups.

You have more control over what your child learns.

Some people homeschool because of religious convictions. Others do so because they don’t want their children to be exposed to certain subjects in the way public schools generally handle them. As a parent who homeschools, you have more control over what your child learns, how they learn it, and when they learn it.

The Cons of Home Education

You’re together all the time.

Let’s face it; too much of a good thing isn’t always good. When you’re together all the time, everyone can become overwhelmed and stressed by all the togetherness. Find activities your children can do away from you and this problem can be handled.

You may not have money for the curriculum you want.

Homeschooling isn’t an inexpensive endeavor. In fact, some curriculums can be quite expensive. It is possible, however, to find free homeschool resources or you can purchase a used curriculum from other homeschoolers.

You may experience times of self-doubt, no matter how long you homeschool.

It happens to some people who have homeschooled for years as well as to those new to homeschooling. If this is a problem, talk to other homeschool parents to get encouragement.

You may be concerned about your children not being around others.

Socialization is one topic brought up when people say they’re considering homeschooling. While your children may be limited on a daily basis in who they interact with, many homeschooling families are involved in plenty of outside of the home activities such as scouting, religious, or community so their children can interact with others.

There are many pros and cons of home education. You can read through the above or talk with a homeschooling family to learn more about it. If you’re considering homeschooling, remember there are advantages and disadvantages to everything; you simply make the best decision you can based on your family’s values and goals for your children’s education.



If you liked this post, submit your email address below to get new posts by email:

Disclaimer: This website is not a substitute for consultation with your health care giver. You should not use any of the exercises or treatments mentioned in this website, without clearance from your physician or health care provider.

Disclosure: When I mention products, you must assume I will receive compensation for doing so. However, I only recommend products and services I myself use or believe in and would recommend to my own sisters and mother. Nevertheless, you should perform your own due diligence before purchasing a product or service mentioned in this website.
Spread the love - share this on social!

Alexis Rodrigo

>