Home Schooling

I picked this topic because I've always been interested in home schooling because I'm always curious about whether it helps or hinders a child’s learning and emotional growth. But what exactly is home schooling and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

What is home schooling?

Home schooling is when a child is taught in their home either by their parents or a tutor. This way the parents have control over what their child is doing, what they are learning, and what method they are being taught with. By having the child home they don't have to worry about toxic public school environments that may hinder their child's learning.

Advantages of home schooling

Some of the advantages of home schooling are that the student and the parents have educational freedom and don't have to follow the same curriculum that they have in public schools. They also have physical freedom because they are not confined to a desk all day with only a ten minute recess break. Home schooled kids can get up and run around and stretch. Another benefit is that they don't have to be subjected to bad influences that are found throughout public schools. Home schooled students also have closer family ties because they are being taught by their parents and are spending time with them all day instead of with a teacher they don't know and might not like.

Disadvantages of home schooling

There are also disadvantages of home schooling as well like financial problems the parents might face because one of them will have to become a stay at home mom or dad. Along with those issues there is no doubt about it that a child doesn't want to be with their parents all day long and they're going to want to interact with other people. But because they aren't at school with their peers they will be unable to do so. I believe that social interaction is a key part in a child development and helps them learn how to act in society and what the norms are. With no experience they won't know what to expect when they go to college or get a first job.

My thoughts
I'm not crazy about the idea of home schooling because I think it hiders a child’s growth emotionally and socially. I don't think that a child should be with their parents 24/7 and should get out there and make friends or join a sports team or club. Home schooled kids can't do this type of stuff easily and can have trouble relating to society. This isn't about all home schooled kids because it obviously works for some people. As for me I would never dream of wanting to be home schooled or home schooling my children.


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