2006-09-08 00:02:51 · 25 answers · asked by Em669j4 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Public school by far. There is no way that you can lead a normal social life, and interact with other people your own age when you've been so isolated society. I'm sorry, but I have seen people come from home schooled homes and then come into university, and they have absolutly no idea how to interact with people. Public school gives you a whole different perspective in life, and teaches you things that you absolutly can not learn when you're being schooled in home, by a parent or other professional teacher.
2006-09-09 15:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the student.
For example some are visual learners were they need to have someone explain something if needed and just being around people. While others are independent learners and could easily read something - understand and write tests/exams.
Another factor is if the parent(s) will be around to help the student if needed - This would apply more for children or ever sometimes high school.
They both have their pros and cons but my choice would be home schooling that's if I had the time to teach my children and be there for them whenever needed. If I couldn't be there then I would choose Public schooling.
2006-09-08 16:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Explorer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...great question. I wanted to home school, but my time management skills are not great (and I have 3 little ones now!), so I had to send my oldest off to elementary school. To home school successfully, a being in a homeschool network is vital! But as a former teacher, I don't love public school. I think elementary education may be better, because the teachers do more varieties of things I don't have the time or energy to do. But I am seriously considering homeschooling my children at middle school age or beyond, because of the social atmosphere and content matter. Truly, it depends on your personal situation, and if you have support from your spouse.
2006-09-08 07:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well after having both my kids in public school, I wish I would have found a way to put them in a small private Christian school. But it was not an affordable option for us.
I would never home school - I have never, ever seen a home school situation that works out well for parent or child, except maybe in the early primary years. (grades 1 to 2) I taught my own children to read, which was the best advice I was ever given. Beyond that, I would only be equipped to teach my children the subjects that were my strenghts!
2006-09-08 07:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My daughter goes to a Catholic school. We aren't Catholic ourselves but are evangelical Christians. So far we've been happy with it although I do wonder about curriculum. Last year she had 1st year teacher and I'm not sure it went so well. It seemed really crammed the last 2 months as if the teaching wasn't covered well enough over the previous months. We talked a lot to the teacher but felt she was low on confidence and was doing what she thought was best. Hopefully this year will be better. It seems like parents do have to oversee their children's learning if you want to make sure they are learning the stuff they need anyway.
2006-09-09 11:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course i would support the public system because im in it. In my opinion, you'll probably meet more friends in the public system IF you socialize. If you dont, its probably the same. Anyways, you'll get to learn how to deal with different kinds of people and public system kind of teaches you to be independent.
Home schooling, your tutor or teacher or who ever teaches you, will probably give you MUCH more attention because you're the only student, so you wont learn independence as much because they probably have more time to help you out. Then the other maybe 100 students the public school teacher must help.
2006-09-08 18:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by jubbablumberin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my own experience, I found my children leaned faster,in less time and retained easier. On several occasions I took my children out of school and they lived in other countries, not only did they do their Canadian school work they both became bi-lingual - each time we returned to Canada, they had complete their year in less then 3-mos. It is the one-on-one - and I taught them- in the morning - after breakfast - never had to hurry - there are many reasons, and especially today - to keep you children close to you - for as long as you can - if you can afford to stay home - teach (for approx. 1-2/hrs)- there are tests your children will have to take at they end of each grade you complete with them, they must PASS - so if you find by Grade 6 your having problems - you can start them to grade school - Good Luck in making your decision and I hope I was helpful.
2006-09-09 22:16:52 · answer #7 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that public school is better...children need to learn how to socialize with others...home schooled children are usually socially challenged. They may get more attention being home schooled...but I would send my child to school
2006-09-08 11:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Definitely public school. It is very important for children to have the friendships and participaction of other children. Their whole world should not centre around their home. It also gives them a chance to interact with others, be willing to share and have great memories of their school days.
2006-09-08 18:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by Chessie 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Definitely public schooling because children need to develop social skills they can use later on in their life. It may not be as cheap, but its worth it for your child's sake.
Hope that helped.
2006-09-11 12:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by BRiGHT_RAiNx3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋