Home schooling?? pros and cons??

Question

what are some pros and cons of homeschooling??

and also

1) people that are home schooled, are they usually more unsociable than kids who go to a real school??

2) are they usually rich if they are home schooled, or is it cheaper to be home schooled??

3)who teaches them?

4)do they get as much work and as much tests and regular students do?

5)do they wake up whenever?

6)is it easier?

7)do they get taught less?

Answer 1

NO!

My kids are MORE socialble now! They get to see MORE people and get into the REAL world.

It differs

we are far from rich but we make it happen!

Normally the parents or a charter or online school.

YES!

My kids just started school and have 2 tests today!

NO!

We have a set time the MUST be up by

Well yes because they work at there own pace but NOT becuase the work is easier

NO

they are taught MORE!

Cons

Ignorant people who throw around the siocilization myth who ACTUALLy know NOTHING about homeschool!

PROS

Work at your own pace

school i jammies

no nasty lunches

no bullies

no peer pressure

no guns

I could go ON AND ON!

Answer 2

1.  

2.  I'd say it's probably cheaper because you don't have to buy useless supplies or worry about paying fees for every club, sport, or trip.  No lunch money or gas money to get to school.

3.  The parents.. that's the idea, but they could teach themselves.

4.  homeschooling is efficient because it allows focus to be put on what the individual student is interested in and is weak in.  I should be less work.... "working smarter, not harder".  as for tests... they are just a way to keep track of what students are learning.  parents can determine when a student has learned material well.. tests are not a necessity, except to prepare for college I guess.

5.  I woke up at 10 when I homeschooled and my writing journal was done at that time while I ate breakfast.  that was in 3rd grade.. ha.

6.  less stressful

7.  I got taught way more.  actually when I went back to public school.. I was so far ahead that I was not required to turn in math homework for a whole year as long as I would help other students.

Answer 3

1) really and truthfully it just depends on that student like me i am very sociable but say someone is shy they may or may not be as sociable.

2) That really depends on the type of homeschooling. I go to a charter school which is homeschooling but we do go to the school for group classes and big tests, and it is free. But others may not be free.

3) I have an actual teacher. But a parent also can help. And for other kinds of homeschooling it is the parent or parents that teach the child.

4) Yes we do get just as much work and just as many tests. I should no cause i went to public school then switched.

5) Some will wake up whenever, and some will have a set time as if they went to a regular school.

6) If you mean easier cause you go at your own pace then yes. But if you mean is the work easier it depends i am a very smart person and need to be challenged so i get harder work.

7) No we do not get taught less. We probably get taught more because there is a set amount of students the teacher can have at a charter school.

I know one pro for me would have to be going at my own pace cause i usually get my work done very fast. One con would have to be not being able to see all of my friends.

Answer 4

Doesn't anybody EVER do a search of old questions before they ask a question? I wish I had a dime for every time this is asked.

Look at some of my answers for pros and cons if you would like.

Answering your questions though,

NO kids are usually better socialized in home school than in a forced socialization system of being segregated to your own age and zip code.

It is probably about the same to home school money wise, maybe a little more if a parent gives up a job to stay home. Money spent on tons of trendy clothing and wasted on "fees" are redirected to books and curriculum.

Parent direct who teaches. The parent them self or they hire someone or join a co op with people they trust.

They get a better education then public school students because they are not trained to pass a test and instead taught the material so that they master it.

They wake up when it best suits them.

No, its not really easier, just more effective And a lot more rewarding.

Answer 5

Okay, here is what I know from personal experiance and articles:

1)  No.  They can be, if they are secluded, but most of the homeschoolers I have met have been very sociable people.  I think some people with social-difficultues are homeschooled because they have trouble in a traditional schools, so this tends to give homeschooling a bad name.

2)  No.  If you are rich, you can afford private tutors, which cost quite a lot.  However, homeschooling can often provide a better education at a lower price than the same quality at a traditional school.  I think wheather it is cheaper depends on what type of education your child is currently recieving and what you are paying for it.

3) It can be private tutors, an online program with teachers (Allied National High School, Keystone High School), the student's parents/family, or if the student is very bright or dedicated, themselves.

4) Sometimes less, sometimes more, sometimes the same.  This depends on the dedication of the student, the rigour of the established program, the speed at which the program loves, etc

5)  It depends.  Some homeschoolers have a set schedual they adhere to every day which requires them to wake up early.  Some sleep in and work later.

6)  This depends on the rigour of the program

7)  This depends on the quality of the instruction and the student's curiosity

Hope that helps!

Answer 6

1) It depends. If people are homeschooled their whole lives they are usually less sociable. However, you can have homeschooled friends, and join co-ops, support groups, and umbrella schools to interact with others.

2)This one also depends. There are online schools, which are quite expensive, there is k-12, which I believe is free, and there is normal homeschooling, which usually only includes the price of books. Depending if you go to a pricey private school, or a public school, homeschooling can be cheaper or more expensive.

3)Their parents normally teach the homeschooler. But homeschoolers in upper grades tend to independantly do their studies with supervision of their parents.

4)It depends on the laws of your state. Sometimes all you have to do is read the textbook. Sometimes you have to take tests, T-CAPS, quizzes, and write reports.

5)That one depends on whether you want to get an early start, or sleep in and start later.

6)Usually not, but it is less demanding which is less stressful for both the parent and homeschooler.

7)If the parent is thorough and keeps up with your progress. If they don't....then maybe they are taught less.

Answer 7

I just answered a question today about pros and cons as did others; it's been asked a lot lately. Just check in our Q&A's and you'll find some answers.

As for your numbered questions:

1) Usually? I can't say that. I know lots of very sociable homeschooled kids. I suppose it depends on what you mean by "unsociable". I do know 2 homeschooled kids who are on the rather shy side with people they don't know and don't really warm up quickly, but they were like that while they were in public school. I know some who are shy who have never been to school but they might have always been like that.

2) No, not usually rich. Cheaper? Depends on what you use and if one parent is already home all the time. If a parent needs to quit working to homeschool, then homeschooling is an expensive thing to do, but worth it in many cases.

3) Depends. In regular homeschooling, parents do most. But there is unschooling, which means parents will teach only what the kids want to. And there are programs out there where parents do almost no teaching and the kids simply learn on their own from books or software. Some homeschoolers do hire other people, either full-time or just on a tutor basis.

4) Depends on the approach and resources used. My kids don't do tests; no need for them to do tests at this point. The work they do is very different--how many elementary school kids are assigned 3 hours of reading and another 2 hours of writing? I don't assign my daughter that, but that's not an unusual thing for her to do in a day.

5) Depends on the family. Some families let the kids sleep as long as they wish; others have them up at a certain time.

6) Is it easier than what? Different people will find homeschooling easier in different ways; other people will find homeschooling difficult in different ways.

7) That depends on the situation. Some parents homeschool so their kids will learn more. Others homeschool because they care more about their children's emotional growth and character than academics. Others don't do any teaching at all and just allow their kids to explore the world.

There is no one way to homeschool. How it's done is as varied as how many families are doing it.