Advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling

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1.    Introduction

Homeschooling is a non-traditional type of schooling where the parents are the teachers. Also, it is one of the fastest-growing trends in education. Today, all kinds of families home school their kids for their own reasons. Some parents have lost faith in the government’s educational system. Others have a lifestyle that requires them to constantly move from one city or country to another, so it is more convenient for the kids to be homeschooled rather than enrolling and transferring them multiple times.

2.    List of Advantages of Homeschooling

         It gives more freedom in planning a curriculum and schedule.

This means that kids can spend more hours learning subjects that really interest them, or more time can be devoted on lessons they find most difficult. Parents can also include subjects that are not typically taught in school but which they want to teach their children, such as a certain religion or their own cultural heritage and language. Additionally, you won’t have to limit learning to books. You can incorporate other forms of instruction, like online courses and hands-on DIY projects.

         It allows you to spend more time with your family.

You can share the common, everyday joys of life together and not miss out on important developmental stages of each person. Parents can also journey with their children as they go through challenging times. Research shows that destructive or rebellious behavior diminishes when teenagers start homeschooling.

        It lets you protect your children from negative influences they may encounter outside the home.

Sensitive issues can be discussed when you feel they are ready to learn about them. In addition, there is a lesser tendency of their involvement in school gangs, violence, bullying, peer pressure, and other potential problems students face in school.

        It makes family trips and vacations easier to plan.
There won’t be semester breaks and permanent daily class schedules that you need to strictly follow so you can go on holiday any time of the year, and you can even make these trips educational.

3.    List of Disadvantages of Homeschooling

        It requires you to be with your kids 24/7.

You will have little respite and less time for yourself or your spouse. However, some families don’t mind being together all the time.

        It consumes a lot of time, energy, and resources.

If you are not a teacher by profession, you might need to exert more effort in learning about lesson preparation and teaching techniques. Parents will also have to continuously do research and adapt their teaching methods to make sure your kids receive the best standard of education. You need to prepare to be more patient and innovative in assisting a child who is a slow learner or who has special learning needs.

        It limits your child’s opportunities to participate in team sports, competitions, and other extra-curricular activities.

Socializing with kids the same age is one of the biggest challenges for homeschooled children. Parents try to solve this by scheduling play dates, organizing sports teams with other families who have homeschooled students, and other ways. However, their kids will still miss out on a large chunk of experiences that can make their school years more unforgettable, such as prom night, inter-school sports competitions, and school clubs.

4.    My Opinion

Some people argue that homeschooling is better for the development of children while others disagree and opine that children should go to an educational institution. In my opinion, both homeschooling and regular schooling have their merits and demerits. However, I am in favor of sending children to an educational institution because it is more beneficial for their overall development and prepares them for their future.

5.    Conclusion

Everything has advantages and disadvantages. This is why it is necessary to consider carefully the possibilities. What is also essential is to be very aware of your own nature and that of your child. Some personalities are not of the type to undertake the experiment of homeschooling successfully. Whether a parent or child, homeschooling may not be the answer. The private or public system of education, in such situations, may serve best the needs of all parties.

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https://howdoihomeschool.com/2019/07/01/advantages-disadvantages-homeschooling/

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https://www.educationcorner.com/benefits-disadvantages-of-homeschooling.html