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Not long ago, my parents received an endless amount of criticism, similar to the Walls’ family, for their decision to homeschool my siblings and me. Many “feared” for us, because according to them, there was no way we were going to learn effectively at home, what we could in a formal school. My mom tells me stories of how people she’d known expressed genuine concern over the idea of educating children in a different way than what is deemed “normal.” I do not blame these people for their concern, as they were raised in a society that emphasizes a single approach to learning. Although there were definitely times growing up when I wished to attend a brick and mortar school like “normal” people, after a certain age I genuinely appreciated my parent’s decision. Being home-schooled has taught me so much more than just the basic principles of education. I grew up being highly self-reliant due to my online school requiring students to be almost entirely responsible for keeping up with their work. Similar to college, I had a syllabus provided to me, and had no one other than myself to make sure I was on top of everything. This helped me to become a responsible and well-organized individual. I also gained a quality education, despite all of the fear and concern of those around me. I still have to answer the questions, “Why were you homeschooled?” and, “Didn’t you want to go to regular school?” more

When a child walks out the door to his first day of school, a parent may ponder about his child’s future. Will he be a doctor or a lawyer? Is music or art in his future? Although most of the questions parents deliberate are positive in nature, fears also arise. Will he be smart? Will he fit in socially with others? From a child’s educational to social growth, parents have a responsibility to navigate their child down a path which will yield the greatest reward. Of these paths are public schools, private schools, online school or homeschooling. Within these schooling options, numerous factors enter into the final determination. Time commitment and money required are two of the biggest factors parents consider when choosing how

Thesis Statement: Many parents question what is best for their child’s education, home schooling or public school. Home schooling can sometimes provide a more direct and focused education than public schools, Public School is better in many ways including the child’s social development.

Imagine what it would be like to not get to have your first day of school as a child. For a child that is home schooled, they never get to walk through the doors on their first day with a new backpack, new school supplies, and new clothes. As little as this issue may seem, is it important for people to understand the effects that homeschooling can have on the cognitive development of elementary age children because by not being exposed to the resources and relationships children can get out of public school, they lack the benefits that come along with the system. Children cannot develop their emotions and problem solving skills, which could result in them being less successful in the future. The next generation is meaningful to society because they are the ones that will help American progress, so people need to ensure that they are getting the best education for their children. Although many parents believe homeschooling can be beneficial to their children because of the convenience and closeness to home, thoroughly examining the negative effects it has including a lack in the cognitive development, limited exposure to problems associated with the public as well as not having the benefits of a relationship with teachers and other students can prove that homeschooling are harmful to the cognitive development of elementary aged children.

There has been an enormous increase in the number of parents who have chosen to homeschool their children. While their reasons for doing so are certainly valid, it is not the best education they can provide for their children. A public school education has more to offer in terms of curriculum, available resources, and social interaction. Public education has received much criticism for having low test scores and low graduation rates; however, millions of students continue to graduate every year from public schools across the country. (Baker) Public schools were established not only to teach the essentials of reading, writing, and mathematics, but also to reinforce core values of every student. (Baker) Choosing a public school education has all the benefits necessary to develop well educated individuals. Education has been the foundation of society for many decades. Education not only provides knowledge, understanding, and self-reliance but also empowers the mind to develop problem-solving skills, decision making skills, and social interaction skills that are essential within society. All of these can be achieved through a public education.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” Parents have numerous reasons for homeschooling their children, may it be religious or a dislike of the local school system. The National Home Education Research Institute estimates over 2,000,000 children are homeschooled in today’s society (source). Some believe that the government should have stronger regulation over what the parents teach, to make sure the children are given a fair education and will be able to make their way in the world after school; while many believe it is the parent’s right to control what their child learns. Although some parents may not have an education degree, they have the right to homeschool their

If you were to overhear a conversation in a household with children, it isn’t uncommon that you would hear bickering and debating between child and parents about their future plans of education. One of the big discussions you would hear would be whether or not to attend a school or to stay home for education. Deciding where a child should further their education is not a decision that should be taken lightly. There is a reason that the decision to homeschool or to send a child to a public or private school is so controversial. Ultimately, it should be the child’s decision because they know their learning habits the best. With the guidance of their parents the child will be able to make the best decision for their needs. The environment that children learn in and the social interaction with other children are essential to the development of children.

All parents face difficult decisions throughout the rearing of their children. One of the most common is the decision of where and how their children will receive their education. From the earliest of decisions regarding which, if any preschool their children will attend through elementary and high school, parents are forced to take into consideration the different aspects, weighing out the pros and cons of each. There is a federal law in place requiring that all children are to be enrolled and attending an educational program as early as five or six, though the age of entrance varies from state to state, and this same law requires enrollment continue until at least the age of sixteen. However, some states are pushing to increase the legal age of commencing education to 18. Regardless, parents are required to provide educational opportunities for their age-appropriate children. There are a few options available for parents when it comes to providing education for their children. Public schooling, private schooling, and homeschooling are the top three educational options available. So, which route is the best? This is entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances, access to resources and the religious and cultural beliefs of each parent. Because private school is not an option that is feasible for everyone, the comparisons throughout this paper will reflect upon the public school system versus the decision to homeschool.

In the modern world that we live in today, education is considered paramount. Although in the United States our education level is not nearly at the rank wed like, we still place a great emphasis on programs to shape the youth of tomorrow. There is, however, one organization for education that is not fueled by government spending homeschool. Homeschooling is a practice that is looked upon from the outside as alien simply for being different, and the stereotypical view that many hold of it is false. In fact, because of a lack of bad influences, the addition positive social effects, and outstanding academic performance, the case can be made that homeschooling is more beneficial than public schooling to students.The way that every child is started in homeschooling at a young age is because of their parents. In a survey of why parents decide to enter their children into homeschooling, 85.4 responded that it is because of a concern about the environment of other schools (Dumas 8). Things like drugs and alcohol are all accessible easily in public school from various vendors trying to get children hooked at young ages. By taking out the medium through which they transport their product, parents are removing their children from harms way. Another bad influence to children in public school is conformity. Noteworthy researcher Tanya Dumas writes that one of the primary benefits of homeschooling is the ability to tailor the education to the needs of each student and to work one-on-one

“Homeschooling has become a popular alternative to public or private school for an increasing number of students in the United States” (The Language of Composition, 276). “In 1995”, according to “the National Home Education Research Institute,” “the number of home-schooled children [was] approximately 500,000 students” (Pearson). Then in 2002, the number completely doubled, showing that “at least 1 million children” (Riech) are being homeschooled. On the one hand, there are an abounding amount of views that suggest homeschooling to be absolutely beneficial in the students’ lives, however, on the other hand, people still suggest that attending public or private school is still the better choice. This method of education brings an enormous set of contradicting views.

Home-schooling children have many downfalls. Janine Bempecha who is the senior consultant at the Tufts Program for Educational Change Agents claims, ??they?re missing out on the culture of childhood as most people know it in America.? People throughout America agree with Bempecha that teaching children at home deprives them of the ?normal? childhood experience. In addition, throughout childhood and adolescence, is that children often learn from others and try to fit in. It is very uncommon that someone enjoys being an outcast, which home schooling inevitably does to a child. Pulling the child out of a school doesn?t allow them to have a social experience and it is possible that it cripples the child socially by removing them from their friends. School is more than just learning from book, it also included life lessons and relationships. In schools, children get to learn how to deal with life?s ups and downs which is a major part of life. In a school setting a child will learn how to deal with people who are unkind to them, whereas at home a parent may shield their child from children who are picking on them. Pulling them out of this setting won?t help them learn the everyday life lessons they need for when they are

Besides that fact that home-schooling enhances family relationships, especially between the parents and the child, home-schooled children also learn to communicate and interact well with adults in general. That prepares them for adult life and makes them more qualified for mature and responsible relationships. But the fact that they don’t attend school with other kids their age in the neighborhood singles them out, which makes them miss out on the opportunity to interact with children their age. Many school socialization advocates’ argument is that home-schooling prevents children from experiencing real life. But actually instead of being locked behind school gates in an artificial setting characterized by over crowdedness, tight schedules, and forced silence, home-schooled students frequently extend their everyday classroom to visit different educational sites such as: hospitals, museums, government city halls, parks, churches, and colleges, where real communication and interaction happens. NHERI demolishes the stereotype that home-schoolers spend their days isolated by reporting that on average they participate in about five different social activities outside their

Many parents prefer homeschooling to the traditional public or private system of education due to a variety of reasons. First of all, many parents are dissatisfied with the educational options available in schools. Many families have different religious beliefs or educational philosophies and wanted an education that cater to their needs. They have lost faith in the inferior education provided by the traditional school system and are worried about their children’s progress. Some parents even sought after-school private tutoring to further support their children’s learning. The National Household Education

Both homeschool and public school want each child to receive the best education. Both parties uphold similar values for a child rather a cultural experience, but it is the commitment that a parent and teacher should be delivering to their teachings. It is important to understand that homeschool and public school have similarities and differences, so where to choose what’s best for a child’s education should not be so acrimonious. In addition, parents want their children to be successful and they would do anything in their power to ensure that it does

Every year, homeschooled children save American tax payers twenty-seven billion dollars according to an article published in “The Daily Signal” in February 2009. Many people are probably wondering how this is possible. “The National Center for Education Statistics” states that tax payers spend approximately eleven thousand dollars per year on each student enrolled in a public-school system. The cost of facilities, teachers, books, transportation, etc. are expenses that parents themselves absorb when they choose to teach their children. Homeschooling has expanded in popularity and efficiency over the past several years. Parents choose to home school for a variety of reasons. Some parents have concerns about the learning environment or academic quality of public schools. Others want to ensure that their children are educated in agreement with their religious values. Many parents think their children will learn better through child-directed learning outside the classroom. Some individuals have kids who are bullied in school or may have health conditions. A growing number of families enjoy the flexibility homeschooling presents, and many children will possibly find that home schooling is an appropriate fit for their learning styles or personalities. Parents are looking more into homeschooling each year. Numerous families have specific reasons for homeschooling their children, each one with a different meaning for every child’s experiences. Higher quality education, religious