I could write a book on this topic, but I’ll try to restrain myself. I can already foresee myself failing a little bit so prepare for a long post. Sorry.
I have been homeschooled all my life and I must say I’m very grateful I never went to public or private school. I’ve even had some of my public schooled friends tell me they’re envious. Doing school at home and having your parents for teachers hasn’t always been “peachy-keen,” but there’re more advantages with homeschooling than there are with public schooling. Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. The parents have to value the quality of their children’s education to make the sacrifice of time and possibly one parent’s income to stay home and make it worth it.
Religion, finance, or having a child with special needs or one who isn’t being challenged enough in school are common reasons for choosing homeschooling, but usually most parents just aren’t satisfied with the school system, and feel they can do a better job.
Educational Benefits
One on One Attention
The teacher to student ratio can’t be beat. One on one teaching has been widely known as the most effective teaching method. There is no conceivable way a public school teacher can give the full individual attention needed to each of his or her students for whatever difficulties they might have.
Work at Your Own Pace and Time
A lot of time is wasted at public/private schools waiting in lines for lunch and recess, waiting for others to get done with their work, or even waiting for the teacher to finally take control of the unruly class. Homeschooling allows a quiet, comfortable learning environment where kids can get their work done far before 3 o’clock because they have no distractions.
