Pros and cons of homeschool, and public please?

Question

Thank you, I am homeschooled, but I really want to go to public, more ways to convince my parents?

Answer 1

I think those in Public School get a better variety of experiences with people from different backgrounds, and different viewpoints.

I think homeschooling tends to be more isolated and insolated.

Don't you think so?
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Answer 2

Well, I'm biased towards homeschooling for anything under high school level. At the high school level, it becomes a rather even playing field for me because of it potentially being a great transitional phase for kids who are so near adulthood (you are an adult here at 18). If a kid is particularly social, then high school can be really good for them.

But pros and cons nonetheless:

Homeschooling pros/Public school cons:
-you can focus more on your work at home
-you can work at your own rate at home instead of going the rate the teacher needs to go to finish everything
-with homeschooling, you don't have to sit around in class while a teacher goes on about something, with you taking notes, or sit around waiting for everybody to 'get it' enough so that you can get on with the work
-with homeschooling, there's less influence to get involved with a questionable social scene (focus on matieral things, parties with underaged drinking, drugs, etc.)
-it's okay for you to get up to go to the bathroom when you need to, eat when you need to, etc., at home; it's also okay for you to dress comfy instead of trying to impress or at least not be shunned
-you can control your own schedule at home, leaving you free to spend your afternoons working, volunteering...
-you won't have hours of homework to do each night if you homeschool, but you can have anywhere from 1-3 hours of homework on a typical day in public school (and that can include weekends, because Fridays tends to be a popular day to assign more homework)

Homeschooling cons/Public school pros:
-a lot of people might think you're weird just because you homeschool (however, by actually using that as a con in an argument, it just shows a lack of immaturity and a bowing down to what others approve of; if someone can't handle that, how are they going to handle others thinking them weird because they don't smoke, do drugs, sneak out, skip class...)
-for the really social child, sometimes the right outlets just aren't available in a convenient way through homeschooling and the available social activities at school can be a great way for them to not only be social, but develop skills and gain experience in valuable areas (those social outlets are, otoh, no advantage to the less social person because they usually aren't interested in participating in them too much)

Answer 3

Hi

I homeschool my children. The best of this is that I know my children's likes, dislikes, their aspirations, their desires...quite well. And I discover new things about them everyday. I did not have this opportunity when they were in public school..as time was limited. I have a great relationship with them. I have learnt to respect their wishes. I have an open conversation with them daily. I have asked them if they want to go back to school.

I am sure you are close to your parents too. So simply tell them why you want to go back to public school. Be honest about your feelings. At the same time know you appreciate what they have done for you. Let them know you greatly appreciate this unique opportunity.

I have many highly qualified professionals who want to homeschool their children. However, they just haven't figured out how to balance both.

Answer 4

My cousin did homeschool up until about 11th grade and did great, for her junior and senior year of high school she went to a public school and is loving it! At first she said it was a hard adjustment but she loves it because shes doing every team sport possible and getting involved more. Her parents were also questioning the public school system but you should tell them that you'd like to meet more kids your age, you want to get involved, and make a deal with them, like give it two months and if your doing poorly or your dont like it then they can pull you out. But public school is great for organized sports and music programs and meeting kids.

Answer 5

For me, there were a couple of significant advantages to going to public school:

1) I took two years of theatre classes. As a professional, I'm able to use this training to speak at conferences around the world. It's been very useful in my profession and I make a lot of money from giving seminars. Yes, you can take these classes without being in school, but it's more expensive, and, frankly, my public school theatre teachers trained many professional actors: they were really top-notch.

2) I met hundreds of people in school, and I continue to run into them professionally 10 and 20 years later. Because they remember me, they're able to help me professionally in my work. If we had only limited interaction, they wouldn't remember me, but because we took classes together, they're more willing to give me help now. I think a lot of people don't think about the long-term consequences of not being in public school, but this kind of help happens frequently.

Answer 6

Just tell your parents when you finish school"graduate" that you think you will make it your carrier to stay home with them the rest of your life.Tell them to let you go or they will pay for it.Sounds like they are over protective of you,convince them that if you cant deal with social life now you will probably fail in life.Put the sad story on them if you want to go to public school and meet some new kids on the block,join the rest of the world.

Answer 7

I home schooled my children for 2 years.

Pros of home schooling: short school days, better curriculum choices, more parental influence, less peer influence, more individualized course of study, less distraction, less wasted time.
Cons: child can become isolated from peers (my son did), child doesn't learn social interaction like: striking up conversation with peers and/or adults, defending ones beliefs, risking embarrasment, etc...
Also home schooling can be expensive, and unless it's a program sponsored by a brick and mortar school you are likely to not get a regular diploma, but have to take a GED test. Also, same reason, your grades may not be counted by colleges unless a "school" is tracking them and validating them.
Home schooling can be draining on whoever's teaching too.
Higher grade level Math's and Sciences can be too complex for parental help. Also....most homes don't have Labs, Sports teams, Drivers Ed, Service Clubs, Dances,
and electives of interest. Like my son is taking electives on Computer Graphics Design next year along with another PC class. He'll be a Junior.

Answer 8

PROS: the 'teacher' knows them really well and can do things in a way that will better help them learn.
CONS: they dont really have a chance to meet new people, and things arent always going to be done the way that helps you best so you gotta get used to it
(I had a friend who was homeschooled for a while and she HATED IT!!)

Answer 9

I don't think home school is bad, unless you get a child involved when they are too young. I don't think it is s useful tool for a kid that gets in trouble at school a lot either.

Children need to learn to socialize with others. How many of us will attend home schooled college? How many of us will ever get to work from home? A child needs to experience the world. There is good and bad and they need to be able to distinguish the difference.

Anything in moderation.

Answer 10

gosh
I said I would stop trolling here in HS
but I am dying to know
Why are you being home schooled?
Its your parents choice, did they ever explain why they chose to home school?
you can write me direct if you prefer