Homeschooling vs Public school

Some people believe that teaching children at home is the best for a
child’s development while others think that it is important for children
to go to school. If you are a parent considering homeschooling a child, o
it is pivotal to first thoroughly consider all the pros and cons of
homeschooling. In this essay, I will suggest some advantages and
disadvantages of homeschooling.
To begin with, by teaching a child at home, you can move along faster
on subjects that are easier, without having to wait for other children to
catch up. You can also spend more time teaching difficult concepts in
order to ensure that your child understands fully, without holding up
other children.
Moreover, teaching one-on-one means that you can adapt your
teaching method to the child’s individual learning style. This makes for
more effective learning. If the child is visual, you can include
photographs, graphs, and charts in your teaching in order to help them
absorb the material more easily. Indeed, If your child has a special
consideration, perhaps a learning disability or physical disability, then
you will be able to meet the child’s specific needs.
In addition, as your child isn’t sharing a classroom with 20 to 30 other
children, the educational material can be studied more rapidly, as
behavior and discipline issues in the classroom do not waste a
significant percentage of the learning hours. This means that there is
more free time, more time for extracurricular activities, and rest/sleep
time.
On the other hand, Homeschooling means that the child is not
socializing with children all day long as in the school system. They will
therefore need additional activities outside of learning time in order to
be with other children. Perhaps a gym class, basketball, soccer, art,
music or swimming.
Additionally, when asking yourself the question “Should I homeschool
my child?” you need to take into account the cost of the homeschooling
educator not working outside of the home. This would mean that the
family would need to live on one income, which may not be possible for
every household.
Last but not least, most adults who went to traditional school can recall
some of the big moments from their schooldays, such as graduation
ceremonies, school dances, prom, and other significant school-wide
events. Homeschooled students miss out on these big celebrations,
which are often full of joy and excitement, and can grow up to feel left
out as a result.
Overall, traditional schooling works for most students. However, for
some children and their families, homeschooling is an appealing option.