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ING. JUAN FRANCISCO ALVARO CONCHAMBAY

INLAGO ULCUANGO LIZBETH MARIELA

l.inlago@intsuperior.edu 0962740640
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 ESSAY ON PARENTS WHO
TEACH THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME INSTEAD OF SENDING THEM TO
SCHOOL

Introduction
Nowadays, it has become more and more common for some parents to choose to teach
their children at home instead of sending them to school. This practice, known as home
education or homeschooling, raises a debate about whether it is beneficial or detrimental
to children's educational and social development. In this essay, we will explore the
positive and negative aspects of this alternative, focusing on the father-as-teacher figure
and the socialization opportunities that can arise.
Development
Having a parent as a teacher: One of the pros of homeschooling is that it allows parents
to assume the role of teacher to their own children. This can have several advantages.
First of all, parents know better the needs and abilities of their children, which allows
them to adapt the educational curriculum in a more personalized way. In addition, they
can transmit their values and beliefs directly, ensuring an education in accordance with
their own convictions. However, it is important to note that not all parents have the
training or teaching ability to provide a complete and balanced education. Lack of
specialized knowledge in certain areas can be a significant limitation.
Socialization Opportunities: One argument against homeschooling is concern about the
lack of socialization opportunities for children. By not attending school, children may
miss out on interaction with other children their age, which is critical to their social and
emotional development. However, it is important to note that there are several ways to
overcome this limitation. Parents can arrange extracurricular activities, field trips, and
participation in study groups with other children who are also homeschooled. In addition,
in today's society, with the advancement of technology, children can access online
communities and participate in virtual activities that encourage social interaction.
Individual benefits: Homeschooling can offer individual benefits to children. By
receiving individualized attention, students are able to progress at their own pace and
focus on specific areas of interest. In addition, the home environment can provide a sense
of security and comfort that promotes better learning. By not being exposed to the
pressures and distractions of the school environment, some children may develop a
greater love of learning and experience greater intrinsic motivation.
Conclusion
Homeschooling is a controversial topic that has both positive and negative aspects.
Having a father as a teacher can be enhanced in terms of personalized adaptation and
transmission of values, but it can also be limiting in terms of specialized knowledge. As
for socialization, there are opportunities to counteract the lack of interaction with other
children. Ultimately, the choice between sending children to school or teaching them at
home arose from individual circumstances and the preferences of each family. The
fundamental thing is to ensure that we provide a comprehensive and balanced education,
providing children with the necessary tools for their academic and social development.