Teachers, are parents capable of educating their own children? Why or why not?

Answer 1

As others have pointed out, it is very possible for parents to home school their children if they are knowledgeable and disciplined enough to sit down and actually school the children, whether it is a hands-on field trip/learning activity or bookwork.

My concern is for when the child becomes older and the classes become more complex and specialized. In a regular high school they might be taking physics, British Literature, and foreign languages. Are the parents qualified to teach these subjects? Are they knowledgeable? Do they have the materials, chemicals, and instruments necessary for experiments and learning activities?

My other concern is for what the children will do after high school. I know there are many home schooled students who do extremely well in college, but I wonder what it is like for them to go from one on one teaching to a college class of 300+. It's got to be a difficult transition, as it is for many public school students. I just wonder if being home makes it even more difficult since kids in the public school are used to being one in a class of many.

I do think home schooling is possible, though, as long as it's done correctly.

Answer 2

It completely depends on the parent. Obviously it CAN be done, as there are plenty of teachers who are also parents. They could very easily teach their own children. I'm assuming you're asking within the confines of an actual classroom and not with home-schooling. Again, it depends on the parent. Most would probably over-compensate and be tougher on their own child than easier so people wouldn't get any ideas. If it's possible for the teacher to NOT have their own child, that would most likely be the best scenario. If not, I think it's completely possible.

Answer 3

Of course many parents are capable of teaching their own children. Many are better educated then the teachers who teach them in the school systems. No one is going to care more about a child's education then their own parents.

Answer 4

Some are and some aren't. Some parents do not have the patience, resources, time, or knowledge to educate their children at home while others do. It would have to be based on a case by case basis.

Answer 5

We ARE & we DO. Why do you even have to ask that question? Who do you think used to do the vast majority of "teaching" before a bunch of nitwits decided to make it into the pseudoprofession it is today? Who do you think teaches them thousands of words & all kinds of skills before the public school system gets a hold on them & turns them into mindless little Adderalled, Paxiled drones? (Well, not MINE, but you get the point.)

By the way, to those who believe children need to be "socialized": Socialization means bringing under the control of a central government. I have no desire to see my children controlled by an organization that can spend $10k/yr on educating a child & turn out a functional illiterate! Thanks, anyway.

Answer 6

In the Philippine context, we describe teachers as the secondary parent of the students or the learners. Well, if in that case, what more if they have their own children.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

yes because if the parent knows enough and gets certified to home school the child, then they are capable of teaching their own child....

Answer 9

Yes, may be. But with lot of difficulty. There are so many subjects to be learnt, mastered and then train them to apply their knowledge. It would take a lot deal of your time and energy to familiarise yourself with numerous subjects and then teach them to your children. But if you have decided upon exactly what you want him/her to be in future then may be you could direct your child to only concentrate on what he/she wants to be.
If you are not a teacher yourself, you might consider taking some courses in subjects other than your's and a formal teacher training to save your time and energy.

Answer 10

I think parents are able to educate their children as well as they are able to operate on them...as long as they have the education and practical training. That isn't the real question. Part of sending one's child to school is to socialize that child. We all have to learn to deal with many different types of people.