Homeschooled or Public school??????

Question

wat do u think is better???

Answer 1

I defiantly think home schooling is better.  There is so much more opportunity for socialization than there is in public school.  When you home school you can be in social situations with people of all ages, not just 25 other kids the same age who aren't allowed to talk to each other except for a 15 minute recess.  You also get more personal attention with being home schooled.  If you catch on to something easier you can move on quickly, but if you have a problem you can take as much time as you need until you understand.  With home schooling you actually learn things, not just memorizing standard answers.  You are taught how to think and become an individual.

Answer 2

Public school would be a better choice. In my opinion it's much more enjoyable and rewarding in the long run.

Answer 3

public shcool because you make more friends

Answer 4

Personally, I believe that a child develpos better when he/she can learn with others and learn that mistakes they do will affects them, in which case they learn from them and apply it to their other classes and peers.

But, homeschooling also also a child to more respectful towards adults, and gives the option to the parent what is really too much or too little. There are also programs for kids/teens that are homeschooled in every state, which allows them to live a life some what normal to a person who attends a public school.

I believe that public school is better though, for development and social opportunities.

God Bless!! :)

Answer 5

i will really go for public or even privite school, but kids really need to socialize and when you home school them it may work well academically depending on your disciple but work against you in the long run...

Answer 6

Public school so you can interact with others on a daily basis and also have opportunities to be active in extracurricular activities.

Answer 7

There's good and bad in both. And it can be really great, or turn out really bad.

If you want my personal opinion though. Go to public school.

As someone who's been homeschooled for going on 6 years, it's been nothing but misery. I used to love it up until 2 years ago, but now I see the mistake I have made. I just have done it because it's been easier. Now, it's to late.

I wish you the best in whatever descion you make though. Hope everything turns out fine for you.

=)

Answer 8

I'd go with public school.  I don't think I could teach a child as well as many teachers, each experts in there own field, could.

Answer 9

Homeschooling would be better. It would be a way to give your children better and more individualized education. There are few distractions such as drugs, gangs, sports, and overcrowded classrooms.  The teachers are limited to disciplining kids these days and some are forced to pass kids who can barely read.

Answer 10

private =]

Answer 11

I think there are so many things to consider.  Every family needs to look at what their needs are as a family, together.  What is right for one family, won't be right for another.  And what is right for even one child in a family might not be right for another child...

Then there is the concept of "homeschooling" itself.  Honestly, this is done very differently in different homes.  What "homeschooling" looks like in my family might be drastically different from what it looks like in another family.  In general, though, whatever philosophy one uses for their particular homeschool, can all result in very positive outcomes.  I'm sure most people by now have seen the higher test scores of homeschool children.

Some advantages of homeschooling:  Whole families can learn similar things in history and science which provides for interesting exchanges and learning opportunities.  For example, when studying Ancient Rome, we were able to put on the play Julius Caesar with other families, get together for "Ancient Roman" meal, study Latin together, and work together as a group with others.  There is more freedom to really experience history, etc.   Learning becomes more of a way of life, then just isolated subjects force fit into 50 minute periods.  

As homeschoolers you can work at the pace of children.  I have two that have a genetic neurological issues.  I can provide a curriculum that will help them learn at their pace in a way they learn best.  On the other hand, one of my children is gifted.  He just turned 11 on Monday, and he will start his Algebra text next Monday; he just completed his pre-Algebra work....  He loves math and has wanted to be an engineer.

The criticism of homeschoolers not having all the expertise in every area is valid to a degree, but let me explain how this works.  Homeschoolers aren't in some vacuum.  We can use outside sources!  For example, I have an MBA and worked as a computer scientist for years.  So, business and computer classes would be easy for me.  My husband has his degree in physics.  Guess who will be teaching that?  My sister has her doctorate in Microbiology and one of the uncles is a Medical Doctor, they help us if we need more support.  In our homeschooling group, our good friend has a Master's in music and was a piano teacher.  Guess who taught music to my boys.  She also had a Master's in Library Science, so she taught a course in research.  In our group, there was a mother who had a Master's in English Literature.  In our coop, she was tapped to teach a course we did on Literary Analysis.  See how it works?  We get together and share our talents!  Homeschool kids can also go to outside courses.  Mine have taken Taekwondo, art, and one from MIT (for kids) on engineering...

I also have to laugh at the idea that if you weren't taught to teach or taught other subjects you can't learn them on your own.  Isn't the entire point of education to love to learn and to learn how to learn?  Why is it that people think parents can't then learn on their own in order to teach new things?  Have we so bought into the idea that all knowledge must be spoon fed from a teacher in front of a room with a textbook in hand that we no longer think people can learn on their own?  What a sad commentary that is of the public education system if that is what people believe.  I teach Latin to my children.  Yes, I learn it ahead of them.  I can still learn at my age; isn't that a GOOD thing!  

As for friends, my children play with kids in the neighborhood.  They also play with kids in their homeschooling group and from their other activities.  As 4 boys, I must say they also are good friends with each other.  Something you don't see in some families.  Being together, has brought them closer as brothers.  

Having said all that, homeschooling isn't for everyone.  Some parents have neither the desire or the ability to teach.  Homeschooling wouldn't work for them.  Some people are horribly disorganized and would rather not put in any effort.  Homeschooling wouldn't be a good choice.  Many families have both parents working, and although working parents can homeschool, some don't feel they would have the bandwidth to take it al on.  

Depending on where you live schools might also be advantageous.  Homeschoolers might not be able to take competitive sports outside of their local high school (football for example).  A student might want to take AP courses that a parent couldn't provide with their given resources.  

Some kids and families just fit better with the school setting, and there is nothing wrong with that either.  

I say CHOICE is what is important.  Every family needs to do what is right for them.

Answer 12

It depends.

First of all, homeschool kids only stay inside all day if they want to - and many of them don't.  They get together with other kids their age for classes (taught by degreed teachers), take college classes, volunteer, work day shift hours that ps kids can't (because their schedules are more flexible), and get their choice of lessons and extracurriculars (again, because their schedules are more flexible).  They meet lots of other people, learn to work with people of diverse backgrounds, have the opportunity to learn from specialists in many fields, and often get more work done in less time because they don't have the distractions of a classroom.  They also don't have to spend all of their school time being taught how to pass tests - they can research and learn.

Ok, which one is better?  That depends on the family.  My son, for instance, homeschools by choice - he's going on his 5th year.  It takes motivation and commitment on both our parts, but it's worth it, and he's thriving.

I have a nephew, however, who comes from a very unstable home and has learning issues.  Homeschooling, for him, would be a bad idea.

There really is no "better" or "worse" when it comes to educational choices - it's more which is "better" or "worse" for each individual child.  That's a decision that only the parents and child can make.

Answer 13

I am a home school mom, but I have to say it depends on the family...Some kids do so much better in public school and some kids do better in homeschooling... So way the options for YOUR family...

Also to those of you that are making a big deal about "SOCIAL" skills or socializing---Give me a break. In my state there is a homeschool group in every county, we meet once a week and have PE, music, art, study hall and several other classes, we as homeschoolers like to be social as well we just find different ways of it than sending our children to school so there someone else's responsibility, and what makes you think that a child only needs interaction with 25-30 other children there age?..........

Answer 14

in certain situations homeschool can be better than public school and in other situations public school can be better than homeschool.  

for instance, if had to choose to send my kids to the public schools in st. louis city or homeschool them,  i would choose to homeschool them,because i have a background in education and i could do a better job than the st. louis city public schools.

Answer 15

Definitely Public School

You get to:

Make friends easier

Get help from many teachers

Enjoy going to your classes with kids your age

Many more, and overall better experience!

Answer 16

If you're looking into CAVA, you should know it *is* a PUBLIC school.

If you're going to use K12 as a private, independent homeschooler, then K12 is a great option.  Not to say it's not great as part of CAVA - it is.

We've used K12 for over 5 years - see my other reply to your K12 question.

Here's the CAVA link, BTW:

http://k12.com/cava/

My son will *always* be homeschooled.  His sister will *always* be in public school.  We do what is best for each child - PS wouldn't work for my son and HS wouldn't work for my daughter.

What is better depends on each family and each child within the family.

Answer 17

if your mom is a working mom, and your dad is also working, it's better to enroll in public school.

but if you think your parents were much better than your teachers in public school, it's better to be homeschooled.

Answer 18

public school. u get to meet new people and make friends there. i wud never prefer homeschool.

Answer 19

We enrolled my daughter in CAVA last year for most of 8th grade.  She will be attending CAVA 9th grade in the fall, it is a different program than the K-8.

If you considering home schooling primarily because your local school is a problem, I highly recommend CAVA.  Some home schooling familes seek more flexibility and are less happy with it.

We found that CAVA was a perfect way to get my daughter out of the problems she was having in the local school.  She was able to focus on learning skills, be responsible for planning her day, and spend as much or as little time as needed on each subject.

And her hair got a much needed rest from daily straightening!

I work from home, and that was a big help.  Having a parent or other adult consistently on hand to provide support, check math work, and help motivate you makes a big difference.

PS - Tell your mom that the "best" CAVA home schools go out for sushi for lunch at least once a quarter!

Answer 20

For my family homeschooling is better.  That doesn't mean it will be better for EVERY family though.  It really depends on the situation.

Homeschoolers *do* score higher on standardized tests, they are statistically more likely to earn a college degree, to start their own businesses, to be politically active, to engage in volunteer work, and many other measures of contributing members of society.

However, homeschooling would not work for every family.  If the parents are illiterate, or if there is no way for anyone to be with young children during the day, then homeschooling would be very difficult, if not impossible.

Technically CAVA *is* a public school at home.