What is your opinion of Home Schooling?

Answer 1

It is a terrific way for narrow minded people to raise their children with a set of dogmatic beliefs that are not exposed to or challenged by other viewpoints.

If you want a provincial, narrow minded and sheltered child, by all means go for home schooling.

If you want a child who is aware of diversity, opposing viewpoints, critical thought and engagement, etc. (there are too many things to name here) and if you want a child who is exposed to the world as it is, for better or worse, so that they will be better prepared to face the world when they eventually become immersed in it, then don't go for home schooling.

Answer 2

Homeschooling is a family choice. Just as for some families public schools are best, others find private schools to be best, some families choose homeschooling. Whichever method is chosen, the key is parental involvement. Obviously, homeschooling insures a high level of that, but if the parents isn't willing to make that schooling a priority then homeschooling cannot work.

Another concern with homeschooling is the health of the parents. Sickness can derail a school day for homeschooled kids, so if the parents have health problems homeschooling may not be the best option. Still, some homeschooled kids were able to spend critical time with an ill parent during those final years, building a relationship and learning life lessons for after the parent was gone, so its all in how the children are taught.

Bottom line is homeschooling can be very effective. Concerns about socialization only have a basis if the children do not participate in any activities or attend any events. Otherwise, social involvement is not a problem.

Answer 3

With a disciplined, dedicated parent it can be great. I have seen bad and great homeschooling take place. I once thought that it was a crazy idea where the kids would lack major social skills, however just about every did I have meet that was home schooled or currently is, is social. There are homeschool support networks that allow student to receive instruction from certified instructors once or twice a week for a nominal fee and this is great for those that need extra help when his or her parent is not a pro in science or another subject. They can also participate in social activities including field trips. I am a public school teacher and have very high standards for education so I am very picky when it comes to homeschooling. There are also online learning schools for students to participate. There is a school district that will supply all the materials including a computer so that the students can learn at home. Homeschooling can become bad when the parent has no foundation on teaching, does not have control of the kids in the first place and does not stay on tract with what should be taught each day.. Anyway that is how I feel about homeschooling.

Answer 4

I believe it is the best thing! Alot of people say that homeschoolers are so sheltered. WRONG! I was home schooled thru high school, my husband & all his brothers and sister was homeschooled - no prblem! Actually it has been proven that homeschoolers are (percentage wise) smarter than the average public scooler. Also, -not bashing public schools, I have freinds in public schools, & I know good teachers in public schools - but if you researched Carl Marx's plan for communism you will find that he said we need free public education. The reason being they can teach us what they want (like evolution - the back bone of communism) in public schools using tax payers money. And the reason for that is : if we believe that we are just a chance - a nothing, and that we don't have rights given to us by a Devine Creator, than we are a lot easier to control. I know this may sound crazy - But I kid you not! So I know where all my children (when they come) will go. I prefer home schooling. Please again, I'm not bashing the schools themselves, or the teachers, just sharing what I know.

Answer 5

As a home schooled teen, I have to say that Homeschooling is better. I went to school for three years and during that time I developed an eating disorder and was suicidal.

Now, I'm a senior in high school. I took the California High School Prof. exam in my sophomore year and officially graduated before I turned 16. I currently take classes at our local college and taking AP English and History classes with our home school group. June 2007, I'll be having my long awaited graduation ceremony with 10 or so other homeschooling' teens!

As for socialization...we like to joke about it. One homeschooling dad said that when his neighbor asked about socialization, he told her (jokingly) that once a week they chose one of their children at random, stole their money, and dunked them into the toilet a few times.
But really..."socialization" is available to homeschooling if they want it. I'm actively involved in 4-H, my church, my home school group and many other local activities.

The truth of the matter is homeschooling is boundless. You can learn so many things that schools don't teach. Homeschooling are amazing people.

Answer 6

I sent my son to public school. He looked at me like I was nuts when I apologized for the poor education he was getting. But when the gangs started terrorizing the kids I came close to pulling him out. We moved to another city and he found that the previous public school had not prepared him very well. He then understood what I had meant in my apology a few years earlier.

Public schools can be great, I had some good ones myself. But when the public school is so worthless that kids drop out not because of personal laziness but in self defence, then homeschooling is better than nothing. I hear that homeschoolers don't learn to properly develop social skills, but then when I see the social skills kids learn in public schools today, some schools are either zoos or war zones, I'm not at all about to gripe over any parent arranging to homeschool their kids.

Answer 7

My daughter is doing great with it right now. I takes some hard work on the parents end also. My daughter had been in trouble, suspended in high school. I decided to try it and now she is doing so much better. She still has time to see friends and be sociable . She is going to get a part time job also and she has plenty of time to work at a pace that allows her to fully study materials before she submits exams.

Answer 8

I think there are some pros and cons.

The major concern with homeschooled children are the lack of social interaction with other children and adults. However, homeschooled children can still interact with others through their church, through their neighborhood activities, through the local YMCA, etc.

I personally would prefer homeschooling; especially nowadays. It is just unsafe now! Public high schools have metal detectors, gangs and gang bangers, drugs, sexual promiscuity, teens with aids, Columbine High School shooting.... need I say more?

If not homeschool, then a Christian private school would be my next choice.

Answer 9

It's depend on ur country education system. In my country , they stiil any certificate to advance to next level education, which home schooling cant provide it.

Thus, for gettiing a job, they still need pass certificate, proofing that you had already certain education. How ironic, yeah??

But for myself, I do agree the result from home schooling the same as those who in regular school.

Answer 10

I am all for it. I know children who are home schooled. They are unaffected by the rubbish most kids pick up at school and they socialise really well.
As they aren't subjected to bullying and peer pressure they are children who actually care for others and dont want, want, want meaningless stuff to keep up with other children.
These children participate with other home schooled children so they also learn how to interact and can amuse themselves.
I think it is wonderful.