Which is better- homeschooling or school?

Question

Which is better- homeschooling or school?

Answer 1

Home school kids are freaks... seriously... In school they learn to interact with people...

Answer 2

I have been a public school teacher fro 33 years - so of course my answer will be somewhat prejudiced. The question I would ask those who seek to home school is how well prepared are you to teach the vast volume of curriculum and how committed you are to give your child a well-balanced education? Home schooling takes a vast amount of resources and a time commitment that few parents are able to provide. Most elementary teachers start to specialize in certain subject areas at approximately fourth or fifth grade  due to the rigorous curriculum that starts at that level. Very few parents are prepared to teach algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry, literature, history, foreign languages, art, and music - all of which are offered free of charge in the public schools. Over the years I have had many students who return to public school during the middle school years when their parents realize they can no longer do justice to the curriculum. They are almost always behind in one or more areas - usually math. Most home school parents will admit they spent more time in the areas they felt most comfortable with and less time in those areas they liked less or felt less prepared to teach. Unless you have a strong support system and follow your state's prescribed curriculum and pacing guide, I think homeschooling can handicap a child in the future.

Answer 3

Homeschol No doubt Hands DOwn!!! It is AWESOME!! and No long stupid 7 hour days! Sometimes only like 3! You are much more Social and You tend to be SMARTER!!

Answer 4

\- Are they willing to home school? What's their life like at home? At school? Are they self-motivated? Willing to actually do work?

If you are self-motivated, have a bad school, want to work at your own pace and actually work and not joke around when your doing work...or if you need a little extra help then homeschooling might be right for you.

If you are not willing to work, if you don't have a not-so-good life at home, or if you just want to be in a school setting then public schooling may be right for you.

-These are just some things you might consider when you are choosing public schooling or home schooling.

You see, it Totally depends on the person who is being home schooled or public schooled. It's different for everyone, you just have to know what is best with you.

EDIT TO ADD: um.. to those of you who think homeschoolers are social... have you actually met every single home schooled child in the universe? i don't think so.

Honestly, I believe that homeschoolers are MORE social with kids then public schools. Why? Because home schools aren't told to sit in a desk and to be quiet. Public schooled kids in my opinion aren't able to talk to friends (without getting in trouble) during classes... the most they can chat with kids are at lunch... and 30 minutes isn't enough, as I've said before. Home schooled children have the great ability to be involved in MANY other activities and can meet ALOT of kids their age to socialize .

Answer 5

Depends-if you are up for the challenge, love your kids and are willing to go through a lot to make sure they get the best, if you are up for the physical and emotional input and stress of homeschool, if you can handle the uniformed critics who will bombard you with their stupidity and lack of knowledge, then YES, homeschool  could be for you.

However, if you cannot be around your kids, if they lack discipline and motivation, if you are emotionally fragile or lack confidence,  then homeschool would be a poor choice

Answer 6

This is an age-old debate that will probably never end.

Homeschooling works for some and doesn't for others,if parents feel inadequate to teach their child a certain subject there are co-operatives that help with the weak areas.

There are also many ways for children to get "socialized" away from the school environment (such as sports),but in the end it is totally up to the parents how "socialized" their kid is.

And homeschooled kids are NOT freaks...seriously,that is an extremely prejudiced and uneducated statement (unless of course you are referring to the freakishly good test scores they tend to get).

Answer 7

Assuming the parent is committed to providing a good education for the child, let me ask you this... What fits better: an off the rack suit or one that is tailored to fit you specifically?

That is what is great about homeschooling.  You can tailor your child's education specifically to them.  If they excel in reading they aren't waiting around for the other 25 kids to move on.  If they are slower to catch on to math they do not get left behind while the rest of the class moves to the next concept.  Are they fascinated by the science class on insects?  Great...spend extra time nurturing that fascination.

What is so great is that you (the parent) get to decide.  I also like the fact that we fit school into our life - we don't work our life around school.

Answer 8

A lot of variables on this subject, mainly I think the education

of the person who is teaching the child, and if the child has a

social outlet to their peers. Have seen a few times on TV,

kids who have been home schooled who are near genuis,

I have seen a very few locals, running the streets that should

be in SCHOOL!

Answer 9

Depends on you and the program

There are 14 adn 16 year olds here how have completed their education via homeschool.  Some better than public schoolers.

Some public schools do have better facilities.

Answer 10

I agree with the teacher that answered on one important point...homeschooling is a huge commitment.  If a parent is not willing to make that commitment, homeschooling probably is not the choice for them.  

However, she is missing one key point - homeschooling does not mean that I personally have to teach my son every single subject.  I have a highly gifted 5th grader that is already beyond me in math...even the public and private school teachers didn't know what to do with him.  However, he has a curriculum that is taught directly to him on DVD that he can go through as slowly or quickly as he likes.  Currently, he finishes (on average) a year-long curriculum every 2 months or so - with high A's on every assignment and test.  

I also have a friend who is a former college math prof, who also homeschools her kids.  She is a great resource for us!  (In return, I teach her kids foreign languages.  I studied to be a linguist, so that is where my strengths lie.)

I don't teach him everything...but I do handpick who teaches him what.  A degreed scientist is his science teacher, a native speaker (who is also a college Spanish professor) is his Spanish teacher, and a writing teacher is his, well, writing teacher.  My emphasis in college was ancient languages, so I teach him Latin and Greek.  My stepmom is a history teacher, and I'm pretty strong in history and geography, so I also teach him that.  Being a linguist, I have a strong background in language arts, so I feel fairly competent in that arena as well.

Long answer short...there is no one answer to your question.  People are not assembly line products, they are people.  There are kids that truly thrive in a classroom situation, and kids who will exceed all expectations if they are allowed to homeschool.  It really depends on both the kids and the parents - but if the parents are willing and it fits the child, I believe that homeschooling is best.  JMHO.

Answer 11

skool!!!

Answer 12

I believe that regular schooling is more appropriate as children get to interact with other children and I think this is really important for their social skills to develop.

Answer 13

I think that depends on who you ask and who you are. I think in general either private or public school is allot better. I have many friends who are or were home schooled and most of them have social issues/ not many friends, didn't have much of an life beyond home. Plus I think people miss out on tons of things, including learning independence.

Answer 14

Great question first of all! I would go with homeschooling. If you have the time to invest it can be very great way to develop someone! At schools you leave the REAL teaching up to society and that's surely not the best!

Answer 15

It totally depends on you. If you like big groups and competitiveness maybe school is the best place for you. If you prefer one on one time, learning at your own pace and following your interests then you should probably homeschool.

Homeschoolers aren't freaks, we do socialize, parents of homeschoolers aren't over protective and homeschoolers are at least as smart as school kids.

Answer 16

my aunt has homeschooled all eight of her children.  they are intelligent, sociable and developing well so i think it is just as effective than sending them to school.  moreso, i think it is a great way to instill more of your values in your children rather than letting society.

Answer 17

It depends on you.  I have one in public and one homeschooling right now. We have had both homeschooling and both in public before too. It depends on the situation and whether or not you are doing well where you are at. I prefer homeschooling because I get to choose what my children are exposed to. I like to study with them and watch them explore new things. We do the basics, reading writing math, but we also do more...... they learn the things they like to learn.

Answer 18

to the teacher who answered - just because something is free doesn't make it better.

In this life you get what you pay for frankly.

Answer 19

Honestly, homeschooling...IF you have parents that will actually school them.  

I am a product of the public school system, and if I hadn't been self motivated to learn more, my education would have been sorely lacking.  

My kids have attended public school and have been homeschooled.  The public schools in our area are sadly lacking.  The violence, drugs, peer pressure, poor values, morals, lack of respect, the interference of the administration into my parenting....but the poor education they were receiving was the final straw.  Our schools have trouble keeping their accredidation.  

I don't need to have a teaching certificate to know that I am a better teacher than the "certified" teachers in our school system.  I have five degrees, but even without those I'd still be a better teacher.

Just because you have been trained as a teacher doesn't make you a good teacher.  There are many more very poor teachers out there, who look at teaching as a job, period.  Good teachers are few and far between.  This has been proven to me by the teachers I came in contact with during my public school days, and reinforced by the teachers I know now.  

Remember, public school is a relatively NEW concept.  Home schooling and private tutoring has been the norm for HUNDREDS of years.

Answer 20

For my family its homeschooling.

Answer 21

Depends on the child, the family and how the parents would go about homeschooling.

Answer 22

I am really surprised that so many people gave hands down to the people that said home schooled children don't get the social skills that they need to go out in the real world on their own. This is a fact that has been proven over and over again.

There is so much more that is learned and gained from attending school besides the three R's.