Is home schooling the best way of schooling?

Question

My father asked me if I would like to school at home or in school
and I told him I would think of it but I have no idea.

Answer 1

I think both ways have their good and bad points, so it'll depend on whats important to you. If the social aspect is really important (are you very outgoing?) then you will probably want to go to regualer school. But most homeschooled kids I've known have always been ahead of everything when they eventually came to school. So maybe you would learn more that way.
And do you want to do athletics or be in clubs?
Think of all the things besides just the actual classes.

Answer 2

There is no one best way. There are different ways that suit different families better than others.

Homeschooling means you're away from the constant immature social activity that goes on at school. Oh, you'll still get some when you get together with other people, but you won't have to have it around you and influencing you (or annoying you) all day.

Homeschooling means you can work more at your own pace and really master difficult things or go ahead as quickly as you are able.

If you have a parent at home, it means immediate feedback on work if you need it. Not something handed in one week and gotten back to you a week or two later with a mark on it.

Homeschooling means you're not spending 7 hours at school then having to do another 1-3 hours of homework at night. You are more likely doing all of your work in 4-5 hours and have the rest of the time free to explore personal interests, get together with others, volunteer, get a job, things like that.

If you want to get a better feel for homeschooling, see if you can find a local homeschool group and find out if there are families with kids roughly your age. You can find out what a day is like for them.

Basically, if you're tired of the social scene at school and the lack of individualized education, then try out homeschooling, making sure to find connections with other people where you live, be it extracurricular activities or homeschooling-specific activities. Most kids thoroughly enjoy homeschooling.

Answer 3

Some vital questions you need to ask yourself before making this decision:
1. Do you like the social interaction at school? Many homeschooled students have active social lives, but it will not be the same as going to school.
2. Do you work well independently? Are you more likely to look the answer up yourself or ask the teacher? If you tend to ask the teacher, you may want to stay in school since your parents will not have all the answers.
3. Do you want to be home schooled all the time, or do you want to continue to take some subjects at school? As far as I know, in most states, you can pick and choose what subjects you will learn at school and what ones you will learn at home.
4. I'm sure other people will have more suggestions, but I think those are the basis questions.

Answer 4

Well first of all, the "best way" will be meerly opinion by all. Secondly, the socialization thing is a huge misconception ! School isn't suppose to be a social party. It use to be where you went to learn but somehow has taken a turn to teaching what they can to who will listen and push those who dont through anyway to just get rid of them. The community I live in has a VAST amount of activites going on at all times that I know the homeschooled kids participate in along with being in sports at the public schools as well.

I speak from both sides, teaching publically and homeschooling. I can only offer the advice of trying it for one year, if you don't like it then register in the school of your choice and continue. You have nothing to lose except some narrow minded aquaintences who don't understand your desire or you father's desire to better yourself. Personally I would want to be & want my children to be smarter than some of the teachers I have come to know. Best Wishes for bright future ! : )

Answer 5

I would say if something bad is going on, try homeschooling. Who saids you have to try it for life. My children were in a school district were the schools were very bad. In the classes they had 40 kids in one class, and alot of bullies. I have been homeschooling my kids for about a year. I do not know about anybody elses kids but my kids are very sociable I am always telling them to be quiet. Anyway the school they are attending is called Connections Academy not homeschool it is a public charter nontraditional school. This school supplies you with the computers, and pays you $30 for the internet it is freeee! you can call to find out more information at 1800-382-6010 or www.connectionsacademy.com

Answer 6

First of all, there's no socialization problem when you're homeschooled. There's PLENTY of organizations and groups to get involved with, if you look for them. They even have clubs, dances, conferences, and they get a lot of opportunities that kids who "go out" to school never hear about. There are some kids that are rather backwards socially (i've had the misfortune of knowing several) but there are SO many more that aren't. However, I wouldn't reccomend homeschooling if you're not very self-motivated. It's really easy to slack off and not do anything, and have to repeat grades or something. But don't let lack of socialization be a deciding factor, it shouldn't be.

Answer 7

There are pluses and minuses to both.

You can search on homeschool questions on this site and you will see the positives and negatives listed.

I homeschooled my son last year because I wanted him to be at a certain level of performance and his former school was lacking. Now he is in public school and he likes it much better. He prefers not to have a parent teach. I had high expectations and he wsn't motivated.

It is nice to take a year or so off from school, if it fits in with the plans you have for your future. My son had plenty of socialization as he joined lots of clubs.

Answer 8

I'd personally prefer to be in a more social public setting and would want the same for any kids I may have. Home schooling may sound good on paper, but a parent does not know everything there is to be taught (unfortunately most don't realize that).

Answer 9

If you don't want to know any of the other kids in your neighborhood to socialize or don't want to be exposed to any new ideas, home schooling is the winner.The only problem will come later when a college admissions office has to deal with your transcript of grades that is signed only by your father.

Answer 10

Yes it is! Homeschooler ARE NOT deprieved of a social life, we get a better education and more flexible schedule. In fact, I find that homeschoolers are done better than public and private schools combined. Kid, really. Start homeschooling. Homeschooling is the greatest thing that's happened to me and don't listen to these a**es. We get everything that public schoolers do, but better. Everything they say is cliche. We are social, we do get proms, we even get a better educaton that is 2x as less time than any other school. Really, do homeschooling. It really pays off.