Homeschooling Is An Effective Education

Homeschooling is a type of education which typically occurs in the home with the child’s parent or guardian serving as the primary educator. Currently, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and is considered to be one of the fastest growing segments of K-12 education in the United States. In 2007, homeschooled students represent approximately 3 percent of children attending K-12 in the United States (Cogan 19). Since homeschooling is outside the control of the traditional education system, questions have been raised as to whether or not homeschooling can adequately prepare students for a college environment and the rigors of college academics. One side of this argument claims that homeschooling does not adequately prepare students for a college environment. Supporters of this side believe that homeschooling isolates students from the outside world, rendering them socially and educationally handicapped (Romanowski 125). Since their schooling experiences are limited to their homeschool setting, they are at a disadvantage with their postsecondary studies (Romanowski 127). The other side argues that homeschooling is an adequate form of schooling for college preparation. I BELIEVE THAT HOMESCHOOLING CAN ADEQUATELY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.

Thesis: Homeschooling environment is an effective approach in education due to evidence of higher achievement on placement tests, success through college, engaged socially with activities outside homes, and students becoming active members of society.

Different countries and ethnic groups posses a varying range of systems to educate their children: For example, public school, which is free for tax-paying citizens; and private school, an unfunded institution with a tuition fee. While all are capable ways to enlighten the younger generation, homeschooling, when taken seriously, has been proven the nonpareil through its percentage scores, morality level, and economical and relational benefits.

On the other side, there are people who believe that homeschooling is good for children because it allows parents to spend more time with their kids. In the article “Homeschooling is Good for families,” the author talks about how they took their kids and traveled all over to teach their kids about geography (Brown). They talked about how they had spent 3 months in Australia to learn not only about geography but geology, flora, fauna and literature (Brown). They are spending more time with family traveling and learning new things from experience. If they were in school they wouldn’t be able to travel, but instead they would be sitting in the class room seeing pictures, verses experiencing it first hand. If both parents work, it is hard for them

In the other hand parents who choose to home school their kids are faced with a great deal of advantages. Home schooling a child means that a parent has to give 100 percent dedication into teaching there child. One great asset to home schooling is that children are often way ahead in their grade work as compared with their peers in public school. They learn to read much earlier and advance through their subjects much faster and in a more thorough manner, due to more individualized attention and subject-specific attention. By being taught at home, the student has immediate access to the "teacher", and can ask questions at just about any time without having to worry about other students and their learning habits. Parents don’t have to worry about the safety of their child when it comes to home schooling. The child is in the home and always being watched if something where to happen it would be the parents’ responsibility and the parent would know what to do

Education is one of the most crucial requirements in every society. Each community has special ways to teach its members. All countries always benefit from well-educated people, so they concentrate on improving and diversifying education system. Furhormore, parents worry about their children‘s behaviors and grades at schools. At this time, homeschooling is a suitable and perfect choice for parents and states. Although there are some misconceptions about homeschooling, this education system becomes widespread and profitable.

Homeschooling causes students to miss out on social events that typical students experience and creates issues for their families and future education. Homeschooled students do not get a conventional high school experience, and they miss out having a sense of school pride and social events such as football games and pep rallies. The lack of connection with peers can cause loneliness as well. Homeschooling may cause strain on family relationships and financial problems if the family does not monitor it. Homeschooled students may also not receive the proper rigor needed to succeed in college or in a conventional classroom setting if he or she wishes to continued their education. They may also lack the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. Homeschooling poses issues not only on the student and

People think that because these children have never been in a real class room before that after they graduate their twelve grades in the homeschooled setting they couldn’t possibly get used to the idea of a community college or even worse a university. Joan Bress states that “Colleges that have accepted homeschooled students appreciate the maturity and self-direction these students demonstrate. They believe that because homeschooled students have been involved in shaping their own education, they tend to be motivated learners and are comfortable assuming positions of leadership, both in class and in social situations” (17). It is a fact that homeschooled children actually score higher on test scores than children from public schools. This is due to the fact that the one-to-one learning time really helps a student and these kids are smarter because of

An issue that both unschooling and homeschooling families face alike is socialization. Homeschoolers generally combat this with play dates, classes, groups, sports teams, and learning centers for their children to socialize and meet with their peers. Unschoolers too have all these means, but there is also one other facet normally ignored. Since unschooling’s main principal is that children learn best in normal, every-day experiences and the people around them, parents are more likely to include children on so-called mundane errands. They are socialized with not just their own peers but all other age groups as well. It’s rare in life that we’re constantly surrounded by people our own age – aside from school, that is. Unschooled children have frequent opportunities to interact with adults and a variety of other ages.

Homeschooling, not very well known, presents a new and affordable way to educate children. “Home school is a term used to refer to the education of children by their parents or guardians in a setting other than a public or private school” (Anderman & Anderman, p. 467). It has never been a new thing; it just has not been as popular as it used to be (Lines, p. 76). With this topic meaning so much to groups for and against the right for homeschooling and what should be legalized or not, the debate still rages on from local to even national government entities. Both sides of the argument have valid points, but ultimately it is the choice of the parents. There are many types of ways to educate children and that decision is difficult for both

Homeschooling a child can drastically affect their lives in the future, and put them in a clouded state of mind for seeing what the world is. Schooling your child from home will hold them back from learning a wide variety of basic skills that can be easily provided in public or private school systems. Although some see homeschooling as a good way to shelter their children from the world they view as harsh, it is not giving them any chance to gain common social skills. Social skills cannot be taught to a child, they are something the child must learn from interaction with his or her peers. Furthermore, homeschool teachers are not required the level of training and experience that a teacher at a public school are required (Hudak). Diversity is something widely portrayed in school systems; however, homeschooling doesn't allow students to bear witness to the diverse nature found in school systems.

Being homeschooled has some advantages. One of these advantages is that “it allows room for growth” (Williams). You can take time with the program, and you can do it on the go. They can do their school while traveling, while they travel

Home-schooling is an alternative to public schooling where the student is taught at home instead of in a classroom. Parents have the freedom in most cases to decide what curriculum their children studies. Many parents choose to home-school for religious independence or to protect them from the public school’s lack of programs and funding. It is an option that is legal to anyone in the US with very few law restriction, in most states, and no educational background necessary from the parents. If the child is not enrolled in a special home-schooling program regulated by the state there is no funding from the state for home-schooled students and in most cases funded by the parents. There are many resources, programs and groups available to home-schooling parents. Home-schooling parents have the option to build a schedule that fits their lifestyle and adds more

The right of parents to control the education of their own children is protected by the constitution under freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy (Is the right, n.d., para 9). It is estimated there are 1.5 million homeschooled students in the US, and in Indiana alone there are 31,000 homeschooled students with an annual rate of increase of 7% (Home school statistics, 2013). Of many individuals surveyed, half believe they can give a better education at home and nearly half do so with the desire to prove provide religious or moral instruction (Home school statistics, 2013). There are several homeschooling organizations in Indiana that provide activities and opportunities for support and socialization among the children (Homeschool help sheet, 2013). A common belief about homeschoolers is that they are not adequately socialized nor provided adequate opportunities to socialize. On the contrary, there are many homeschool organizations and social activities designed for these families.

Who homeschools? Although due to the private and largely unregulated nature of homeschooling, it is difficult to determine the actual number of homeschoolers in the United States many believe that there are 1-2 million homeschooled students.() Considering in _____ estimates were closer to __________ homeschooling proves to be a very popular option among today’s parents. Although Christian beliefs are still a reason some homeschool a greater number of today’s parents are choosing to homeschool for reasons far beyond this stereotype. The opinion that the public school system in this country is holding children back from reaching their full potential by going at the pace of the slowest learners in the classroom, is just one of the many reasons parents decide to homeschool. Others chose to homeschool because their family requires the convenience of a flexible school day. With public schools battling drugs, alcohol, and an increasing number of violent and sometimes deadly acts within our public schools it is no wonder parents today are searching for better alternatives. The question remains whether homeschooling is the answer to these concerns.