Pros and Cons of Homeschooling?

Question

my mom said the next time theres like a lock down at my school, shes pulling me out and homeschooling me. doubt she will. but pros and cons from the teenagers point of view?

Answer 1

I'm 19 and homeschooled from 8th-12th grade. Just first let me say I LOVED it! There were a million pros so I will just list a few!

Picking your schedule, homeschool groups, homeschool sports-volleyball for me!, studying things that interest you, sleeping in sometimes!, wearing your PJ's all day, really loving being part of your family, being able to say that you and your 15 year old brother get along and enjoy spending time together, no peer pressure, counting international trips as school, homeschool prom, homeschool football, and homeschool party nights! extra time for work, volunteering, travel, and time with friends

A couple cons- math was slightly hard to learn, and thats about it! I felt I was more social as a homeschool than I EVER was before!!!

Best wishes! Just tell your mom if you homeschool to get involved with local groups. You will meet some really great kids if you are willing to be involved!

Answer 2

There are so many pros I don't think I can list them. Your kids will learn more in less time. You will have a close relationship with them. They will be safer. They will have more time with the family. They will still get plenty of oportunities for social activities (unless you are planning on locking them in the closet, LOL) . You will know what they are learning and where they are at academically, instead of getting a report card and wondering, "Why did he get a D? I know he is smarter than that." You will know exactly why the child received whatever grade he received, and exactly what needs to be done to bring it up if its low. (Thats if you use grades at all.) The cons: Total strangers think its their life's mission to quiz your 7 year old on everything from multiplication facts to the political situation in the Sudan. People love your kids and think they are the most well adjusted, polite kids they've ever met.... until those people find out they are homeschooled, then suddenly your children develop "problems." People will stop your kid in the middle of their play with 10 - 15 other kids and ask them if they ever get the chance to socialize. Those are the only cons, the attitudes of ignorant misinformed people. (Really, I am not that bothered by it, I just ignore it.)

Answer 3

The pros and cons will depend a lot on the teenager's point of view and personality.

I know one teen, she's 15, who is in her 4th year homeschooling. She never wants to go back to school, not until she goes on to university or college.

I met another teen who was in her second year of homeschooling. I think she must have been 13 or 14. She was thoroughly embarrassed about being homeschooled and didn't want anybody to know. She was far too worried about everybody's opinions.

I know another boy, I think he's 12, who plans on going to school for high school. Our junior highs don't have anything great here in terms of academic programs, but there's one high school that caught his eye and he really wants to go to that. He's also fairly social and would really enjoy being there. That's one con of his--because he's very social, he'd like to see a greater variety of people more often, but at the same time, he really doesn't want to be in school just yet.

So, it depends a lot on the teen.

Answer 4

I've been home schooled almost all my life. This is my senior year. Homeschooling is great. You do have a social life if you get out and meet people, I have friends that are in public school, Pvt. school and home school. You learn good study skills(personal responsibility and discipline) you can take classes at your community college and get both college and high school credit. You have more down time to hang out with friends. If you try you can be very successful (academics, social life, family life, job) and overall better understanding of life!
I'm not dissing going to school I've just found that being home schooled has great opportunities!

Answer 5

Here are the pros and cons from my 15 y/o son's point of view. He home schooled in 9th grade and is going to a regular christian school this year.

pros-more time for hobbies
more traveling time
can sleep in
less hectic schedule
do own class schedule

cons-less social life
less confidence scholastically
not having teacher for specific subject

Answer 6

Well, you don't get to be aroud your friends in the daytime.

YOu don't get access to any really great teachers your schoolmay offer (and there are usually a few).

YOur access to some resources (computers, on site library, etc.) could be limited.

YOu do get education at a rate you can absorbe it. AT a school they teach it and it's over and done with that same day. If you don't understand it, too bad. At home you can go over it again and again.

You may get access to overall better materials and education sources.

A lot depends on your parents, how smart they are and what they do. If they take you on field trips,etc. If they put you into sports such as tennis, sofball,soccer, etc.

The food is generally better at home.

You have direct access to on the spot news via TV and the internet.

It is generally safter at home.

Answer 7

Pros:
You get a better education (usually).
You don't have to deal with crummy teachers who don't care.
You don't have to deal with cliques.
You don't have to deal some much with all the fake drama that is high school.
You might have fewer friends, but they are more likely to be real friends.
You get to learn about things you are interested in (though there are basic course requirements.)
Contrary to popular belief, you don't become a recluse. In fact, most homeschoolers are much more capable than their public school counterparts to hold meaningful conversation with all people, not just those who are your own age.

Cons:
If you don't have a good relationship with your parents, it can make homeschooling difficult.
If you aren't self-disciplined, then you won't learn anything.

Answer 8

Pros- better overall instruction,
Instruction directed at YOU, not the common mean,
You grow up to be an adult, not kept as a child
(http://www.spinninglobe.net/againstschool.htm)
Safer
More opportunities for field trips and special events
Less negative peer relationships: bullying, gossip, lying, etc

Cons- Parent can't work. Can cut into household income.
Less peer interaction/group projects (this can be remedied w/ co-ops and other methods)

Answer 9

Pros-
-You can wake up at any time to go to school
-Your parents would definalty cook you a better lunch than the lunch ladies would.

Cons-
-You won't see your best friends as often
-You will missed out on school dances, spirit week, and you cant join any teams or clubs if you would be home schooled.

If you still want to go to school, you should talk to your mom and give your reasons why you rather stay in school than being home schooled instead.

Answer 10

ive never been homeschooled but one pro is that you would focus more. and con is that you wont make as many friends beacsue a lot of freinds are from school( at least for me)