Why would someone be homeschooled?

Question

What are the pros and cons of homeschooling?

And why would someone want to be homeschooled?

Answer 1

why would they because the get a better education home schooling is great but not for everyone you must be very motivated to home school and home schooling will NEVER be against the law come now

Answer 2

I have to agree with Job about not missing out on the social experience of school. When you homeschool you can choose the people you want to be around. I am not sure what state you are in but hommeschooling can be cheap or expensive depending on how you go about it. In Texas you can get your courses or learning materials however you choose(internet,library,books,etc). I took my kids out of public school because my son in 5th grade, he is very smart and made a 100 on his TAKS test, is picked on because he takes up for the kids that are made fun of. He has a big heart but the kid at school don't care about that. some kids at school held him to the wall and tried to get others to beat him up and not one teacher noticed it. Then the principal pretty much told us that some kids would have problems at school and there was nothing they can do about it. No kids should be treated that way. There were times I'd go to lunch with them and the teachers would scream at the kids, I asked why and was told because some kids don't respond unless you are mean and we don't have time to figure out which will and which won't. Public school has become a bully system. If somebody starts hitting you and you push or hit trying to get away then you will punished just the same as the one who started it. At home a kid can be who they want to be and can learn alot more about alot more subjects. I think if a kid has the chance homeschooling is the way to go. If you are considering it good luck!

Answer 3

Someone would want to be homeschooled because it can mean a better, more personalized, more interesting education, more fun, hands-on projects and activities in every subject, information presented in a way that matches the student's learning style, the ability to work as slowly or as quickly as you need to and possibly finish your school day in half the time the public schoolers spend in school, chance to graduate and start college at an early age, chance to have a say in your education, help choose the curriculum, choose your classes. You can decide if you want to take college preparatory classes, study AP level content, do duel enrollment, you can choose to study subjects of interest, even if they're unique subjects not even offered in public school (Robotics, sociology, animation, zoology, etc) You actually get to LEARN the material and not move on until you do instead of squeaking by with only a D and having to move ahead even if you're not ready to. If you're advanced and need to move at a fast pace or study things in deapth and not just glance over the key facts, you can do this. You learn to THINK, and not simply how to memorize for a test and forget when it's over. You may have a better chance at getting into a good university because you will have more opportunities to build an impressive transcript, participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, and build independence and self motivation. You get LOTS more time to socialize because your school hours are so flexible. You'll have time to join more clubs, sports, classes, and volunteer opportunities than you'd be able to in public school. You have the freedom to do school when and where you want to, whether it's at night after dinner in your bedroom, in the mornings at the library or the park, at a friend or relative's house while they're doing homework, anywhere. You get to go on more feild trips because you and your parents or homeschool group decide when to have one and where to go.. You get more Real World experience becaude frankly...you spend more time in the Real World instead of wasting seven hours a day in school, at least an hour traveling to and from, and a few hours a night for homework, studying, and the basic human need to eat and sleep. You can eat lunch when and where you want, go to the bathroom or get a drink when you want, listen to music as you study if it helps you, take notes the way the suits you best, use computer software, educational games, videos, audio recordings, workbooiks, projects, or real books (novels and non-fiction books from the library) in your studies depending on what works best for you, you can join a homeschool group that will offer even more classes, clubs, sports, and opportunites than the countless ones you'll find in your own community, you can finish the school year early and even do two years in one if you can. If you decide that this week you're interested in the planet Mars, you can go ahead and do a project on Mars, and even tie it in with your other studies. You don't miss out on anything like plays, dances, graduation, music, art, parties, or anything because you can find all of that in a homeschool group or through programs in the community. Because scheduling is flexible, and you don't have to be in one designated place in order to do school, you can go on vacation whenever you want. Just pack up school and take it with you. There's more, I'm sure, but that's what I can think of for now.

Answer 4

I am truly not trying to be funny here....but this question is asked almost every day.  Here is the link to 83 pages of different versions of this question.  I am assuming you are either considering homeschooling or doing some sort of debate on the topic.  There are wonderful answers in many of these archived questions and it will be a valuable resource for you.    Good luck with your quest!  Homeschooling is a joyous, difficult, wonderful, loving option to traditional education methods.  And the above answer was excellent--Kudos!

http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_r...

Answer 5

religion, bad influences in public schools, drugs... the list goes on and on...

Answer 6

@heartintennessee  now this is 'funny' I gave a similar answer to a similar question recently and got it deleted as breaking Y!A rules because it 'didn't answer the question'. I appealed the decision but that seems to be a total waste of time, 'they' claim to look at appeals but the e-mails I got were form letters with no indication that the Yahoo employee had even bothered to look.

Ah well. And to answer the question ;)

Pros:

a good education

missing out on school 'socialization' (yes, that's a pro)

Cons:

time and money

Why would someone want to be HS?

They hate school, they're being bullied, they're failing academically, they're bored.

Answer 7

Pros:  A fighting chance to learn to the best of each individual's ability.

Cons:  Just a bunch of nay-sayers that ought to do more research.

Why?:  Because it's the right thing to do.

Answer 8

well it alot nicer 1 good food 2 no crazy people 3 no sick people 4 no people ask y you dont know it

Answer 9

They get a better education than they would at the public school, and are able to do it in half the time.  They also establish a good relationship with their parents in the process.  I have seen some amazing examples.

Cons:  Well, it is a sacrifice for one or both parents.  Some parents care enough to make that sacrifice.  Critics say the students miss out on social relationships.  However I consider that an advantage.  And of course there is the cost.

Answer 10

Well, since I'm probably the last poster on this question... I'll try to be brief.

The pros are nearly unlimited. Accelerated learning, time for social activities, more time for family, more time for ____ (insert random activity you want to do here). Like I said, the pros are nearly unlimited, and the reason I'm not spending time on them is because I know all the homeschool moms out there on Y!A have all the bases covered already.

So let's focus on the cons for a moment. A moment is all the time I need, because there aren't many. The one main con is not directly caused by homeschooling, but by ignorance. Many friends and family might say to you, "Well, why aren't the public schools good enough for your child? They're good enough for mine, so why is your child better than mine?" It's a question that is fueled more by human emotions like jealousy and ignorance ("Aren't homeschooled kids introverts?"), more than actual problems. The thing I like about questions like the latter is that when I am asked that question, I can jump on it from person experience and say "Hey dude, did you just call me an introvert? Say that to my face, I dare you." People don't know any better, and so homeschooling is a good way to educated them. By the way, I don't even believe the arguement our opponents make that says "Oh, homeschooled kids don't socialize and so they're social introverts." I know that that is a complete and utter lie that has been fabricated by the public schools, so I won't stoop to their level and humor them. I said I'd spend just a moment here, but gosh was that long.

Okay, so I hope that answers your question. For more info, I suggest going back into the Y!A homeschooling archives and read similar questions. Many great debates have been fought back there, and it's amazing, going through them and reading about past homeschooling victories, even here on our little Yahoo! blog. Whatever you decide to do, good luck.

Answer 11

Pros:

Curriculum selection

Adapting Teaching Methods to Learning Styles--more than individualized education or differentiated instruction

Philosophy of Education

Communication skills with multiple ages

Relaxed, joyful learning that is truly cooperative and not competitive

True brain-based learning

Time to explore and think

Actual social skills training/character building rather than anti-bullying programs

Cost for curriculum is less than private school tuition

Freedom to travel and school at the same time

Adapting sleep/wake schedule to growth spurts and children's needs

Developing a love of life-long learning

Cons:

Being asked about socialization

Interaction with unsocialized kids from public schools

Time to do all the learning we want to get in

Too many socials and time spent on activities outside the home

Having a cluttery home

Phone interruptions

Finances are impacted because one parent is teaching

My kids have always been homeschooled. They have the most trouble getting along with kids from public school because they tend to be more mean-spirited and play pranks on people--not just my kids but everyone they meet. My kids like being homeschooled because they have some say in the units we study, they can go at their own pace without stigma, peer pressure, or a curriculum-driven classroom. They are curious, enjoy many subjects, and are able to delve into artistic pursuits that either aren't offered or have time constraints that limit instruction. They are given consistent instruction and are not at the mercy of trying to develop a new teacher/student relationship every year or have a long 3-month summer break so they can regress and take at least 1 month to "get back in the swing of school."

Answer 12

My kids want to be homeschooled because they enjoy it.

Not that they love every task or lesson, or that every day is fabulous... but overall, we all (my family) like the lifestyle and are very happy with it. We love the freedom homeschooling affords. We do a lot of experiments, lots of hands-on work, lots of field trips. My kids take classes at a co-op in subjects that interest them. They have many friends and are involved in many group activities. My oldest is "gifted" and my youngest is "delayed" and they both get to work at their own pace, and in a way that is meaningful and interesting to each of them.

I don't really have any cons... that doesn't mean everyone would love homeschooling or that it is perfect. It depends on the person, of course, but homeschooling is a lifestyle choice, not something we do a few hours a day.  There is nothing about it that we regret; if something isn't working for us or there is something we don't like, we change it. None of the cons people might generally name have ever really been an issue with us.

Answer 13

The pros are endless.

Superior education.

Real-world socialization.

Time to pursue interests.

Family closeness.

The cons?

The reactions of other people.  But that isn't hard to handle.

Answer 14

Good for you for being curious. Curiosity is a sign of intelligence.

This is a common question on this board. My answer is: Why would someone be public schooled? Why would someone want to be public schooled? There are many options and none are a default option. Once you let go of that preconceived notion, then you will start being able to see why people might choose / prefer another way of schooling than the one you choose / prefer.

For more in depth answers, go back and take a gander at the resolved Qs on this topic. :)

Answer 15

The Pros

Educational Freedom.

Physical Freedom.

Emotional Freedom.

Religious Freedom.

Closer Family Relationships.

Stability During Difficult Times.

Well-Rested Kids.

No Busywork.

The Cons

Time Restraints.

Financial Restraints.

Being with Your Kids 24/7

Limited Team Sports.  

Living Outside the Norm.

Answer 16

If you are considering home schooling, do it quickly. It will soon be against the law. Jesus was home schooled and the rulers of His time were afraid that they would lose their nation and their place to Jesus, because He was so popular among the common people, and He was so right! The Rulers of today are afraid of home schooled kids, because they can think for themselves and are not just mere reflectors of other mens thoughts. So, one of the cons is that you may have to spend a lot of time in court fighting for the right to home school. I knew one home schooler who would put her kids in the car and leave the state for a few weeks or months at a time when the law gave her a hard time for schooling at home, and she was a good mom and good teacher too.