Why Is It Bad To Have home Schooling ?

Question

Im Doing A Essay And I Need Some Reasons Why home Schooling Is A BAD Thing ... Thanx ...

Answer 1

This is actually a complex question. Do you mean why is it bad that homeschooling exists? Homeschooling has a very complex political history. That's where I would say the most "bad" exists.

Or do you mean how is it bad for the individual kids who are being homeschooled?

Or do you mean how is it bad for the parents?

Or do you mean how is it bad for public schools?

Or do you mean how is it bad for society that kids are being homeschooled?

Addressing some of the concerns voiced so far:

Missing out on socialiazation: if you decide to use this argument, make sure that you explain first what it is to *be* socialized, and what it means to be a social person. Also, explain specific examples of things that homeschooled kids do socially that is "bad", and who considered these things to be "bad". Also, be careful not to generalize homeschooling kids behavior or public school children's behavior. Neither schooling options create universally equal social behavior.

Getting a diploma: if you use this argument, be sure to do research on how homeschooling kids get their high school diplomas and how they get jobs and go to college. It is extremely rare for homeschoolers, after finishing high school, to have trouble getting a job or going to college. It can be a valid argument, but it won't be until you do your research that you'll be able to see why the diploma thing is a bad thing.

Kids never leaving the house or never leaving their parent: if you decide to use this argument, make sure that you clarify the ages of children you are talking about, and come up with solid evidence of how children who are around their parents a lot are at a disadvantage. Make sure to separate folklore and cultural assumptions from reality. Also, do research on the difference between the social life of a 5 year old homeschooler and the social life of the 15 year old homeschooler, and find out how much time a 15 year old homeschooler really spends with their parents. And if they spend a lot of time with their parents - why? You might be surprised by the answer.

Parents can be evil and using homeschooling for "bad" things: if you decide to use this argument, do your research on how often is actually the case that homeschoolers abuse their children. There have been some really spectacular media stories on families abusing their children and claiming to be homeschoolers. But the stories about public schooled children being abused at home are downplayed. Why is that?

There are lots of reasons why people don't like homeschooling. But rarely are they reasons that hold water when you are an actual homeschooler.

There *are* bad things about homeschooling. But first, it depends on which perspective you have. What might be "bad" to some, will actually be "good" to others. For example, in homeschooling, parents have total freedom to decide what educational philosophy to use in their chidlren's education. For a socialist, this is a bad, bad thing. For a progressive or individualist, this is a good, good thing. For someone who is scared of themselves and worries that they might be doing something wrong, this is a bad thing. For someone who is confident and knows they are capable people, this is a good thing.

Another thing that can be seen as good or bad is the amount of time spent with chldren and being responsible for them. For some people, being responsible for their own children, and having to put a lot of energy into the raising and educating of their children is bad. For others, it's downright awesome. Some families really thrive on being close together and sharing the majority of their lives together. Other families would kill each other if they were together that much. So, for some, it's bad, for others, it's good.

What this boils down to is why YOU think it's a bad thing, and then using your experience and knowledge and educational perspective to explain how teaching a child, one on one, in a family, while living in our modern world of the internet and free information, is a bad thing. Because no matter what you say, or what argrument you give, there will be someone who disagrees with you. But if you use logic, critical thinking and statistics laced with a healthy dose of scepticism, your arguemnts will hold water, whatever they are.

Just keep in mind there are no black and whites. I think your teacher will appreciate your point of view if you make it clear that for every educational choice, there are positives and negatives. And it's not a simple thing just to say, "XYZ" method of education is bad, or good.

Good luck!

Answer 2

It's not necessarily a bad thing. There is good and bad in it.

Good: It's easier to concentrate in a home than with 20 or 30 other kids. You can kind of make your own schedule and do school at the most convenient times for you (you do have to keep the same amount of hours as public schools). A lot of kids have an easier time learning at home and enjoy school better when they can do it at their pace.

Bad: Not as much time with your friends. I would say no social life all together, because that's not necessarily the case. I didn't actually have many friends at school before I was home schooled. All of my friends were people I hung out with in my neighborhood that didn't go to the same school as me. So I saw my friends outside of school most of the time anyway, and there are programs that you can join to meet other homeschoolers. Also, you don't have the trained teachers right there in the room with you. I don't find this to be much of a problem, because a lot of the public schools in my area are putting teachers in subjects that they aren't necessarily trained in because of the shortage of teachers, so what's the difference?

All in all, I think it depends on the person. If you aren't very self-motivated and don't see your friends outside of school, then homeschooling probably isn't a good thing.

Answer 3

What do you consider school? Is it just the act of getting onto a bus and attending a class session? What is real learning? Those questions have to be answered before considering any education choice as positive or negative. Every available education in the modern society has it's ups and downs, it's pro's and cons. You have to look at the benefits of the process, and how it relates to many who have used that method. It's not just about how a few are lacking in social skills. Education is much more in depth than that. Education is a person's view on life and existence. Education develops that view with logic, reasoning, and specific training. The success or failure of any particular type of education is not always monitored by social skills or test results. Look at Einstein.

Answer 4

Home schooling is a bad thing because the child always has to be around the parent. (not that's a bad thing but sometimes kids need to get away for a while)
Most home schooling parents think its a good idea for the child to educate themselves and also HS parents think its a good idea to mix ages together. (seriously, a 15 year old can't be best friends with a 10 year old, at that age that's a big difference)
Some home schoolers don't get to socialize with other kids their age that much.
A lot of home schoolers think they are so much better then schooled children.
And home schoolers don't have JV or varsity sports teams and a lot of fun school activities with other kids their age. The list gos on.

Now I'm not bashing home schooled children and I'm not speaking for everyone but these are some of the bad things I experienced while I was home schooled. Like when I was at a home school event I was always ignored by the other home schoolers and it seemed like no one wanted to hang around me. That's another reason I hated being home schooled. But there are a lot of good in home schooling but there's also a lot of bad in it to, it depends on the person.

Now I know a lot of home schooling parents and some home schooled children will hate my answer but I've been home schooled up to my sophomore year of high school and those were some of the bad experiences I faced in home schooling.

Answer 5

Homeschooling is not a bad thing. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It depends on how hard the parents and children work at it. Just like any other school. A better topic would be to describe the types of students who do better in public or private schools. Those students don't always suceed in a homeschool environment.

Answer 6

In the society that we live in Home school is not only a safer environment but also lets you control what your child sees or hears. You can keep track of the progress your child is making and work on problem areas more efficiently than in a public school. If interactions and social skills are a concern there are many programs you can put you child into after school. If its sports you can enter them into a public school and select the classes you want your child to attend. Homeschooling also creates a bond with your child that is unique and life long.

Answer 7

I have read alot of the answers left here for you and I think the biggest part of the answers are from people that are not homeschooled and don't really know anything about homeschooling, my son and daughter are both homeschooled one in 10th grade and one in 6th grade, my son is in the 6th grade and the reason we homeschool him is because he was learning nothing in school and was being put through to the next grade. since we started homeschooling him he has been doing great he has the 1 on 1 that he needs, his social life is better now then ever, when he was in public and private schools he was picked on all the time, so there was nothing social about that. if I had to say there was a bad thing about homeschooling it would be there is not enough time in a day for my son to do everything he wants to do involving school, he finally understands what he is doing, and likes to compete with his sister which is in the 10th grade, when a 6th grade child was behind as far as my son was and now he can do and understand the work she does, I think that is awsome and I am sure that would not have happened in a public school, so he is not lame as one of the answers on here said. good luck with your homework.

Answer 8

Home schooling can be better academically for the children - just as easily it can be inferior. In addition, the childrens social skills will generally suffer in a home school setting. They will not learn crucial skills necessary to cope with other kids from different backgrounds - this is an important part of education and will promote their success in the working world. The home school atmosphere will also give the students a tunnel view of the real world in that they will be protected from the diverse attributes of the public education.

Answer 9

great question
I agree nearly with everything Sydney wrote:
However, I have a few general thoughts that I almost always sound off on when it comes to home school:

Abusive Parents: THis is NOT a wholesale judgement of the active and connected HSing Parents. HOWEVER, I still contend that the majority of HSers are kids, especially girls, who are abused by their fathers, and kept out of school under the guise of home schooling so they can continue to do VERY BAD things to these young women.
HSers fear another Columbine, Mike C fears another Jordon, Minn (you think wife swapping is gross? How about daughter swapping?) and Warren Jeffs, marrying 14 year old girls, nice home schooling advocate.
to each their own boogie man

Life Lessons: I went to Public school and that's where I learned some very valuable lessons, (usually because I got caught) I learned my parents trusted me. I learned what it took and what it meant to ruin that trust and what it takes to regain it. I learned how to be forgiven and how to forgive. I learned to face bullies, I learned how to be the bully, I learned why it was self defeating to be a bully. I learned how to choose friends, I learned how to say yes then NO to drugs and alcohol. I learned how to have a crush, how to get over a crush. I learned how to be part of a team. I learned how to win as a team and how to lose as a team. These are 'skills' every adult will need. I got to learn them when I was a kid,AND it was some what FUN, where as HSed kids will have to learn these stuff as an adult, with no peer group to trust.
when ppl diss home schooling as not social developed, IMO its these things they mean.
I cannot see the NEED (which is different than WANT) for home schooling unless the children have medical issues or maybe if I lived on a Alaskan Frontier. There are plenty of good public/private/partochial schools. HSing seems to me OVERPROTECTIVE. Sure the Real World is full of scary and mean people, but there are a lot good ppl out here to

It would be delicious irony if your are doing this as an HS assignment

Answer 10

Who says it's a bad thing?? I have met public school educated MORONS!!!
The only real drawback to home schooling is that the child has no interaction with other children. and no way to know if his academic advancement is considered normal for his age. I he is like others his age etc. Children have to go out into the world sooner or later and if they don't have any people skills they will be lost. There is more to education than , math, English, history etc.