Pros And Cons Of Homeschooling

What are the pros and cons of homeschooling? Teaching our children ourselves was definitely the best decision we've ever made.

But before you start, it might be nice to know what lies ahead!

Homeschool isn't for everyone and I've tried to give you a full picture here of both the advantages as well as the problems you'll come up against.

It's also good to be reminded of a universal truth:

"You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help him find it within himself."~Galileo Galilei

The Pros

Homeschooling vs Public Schools: The Pros and Cons

See the pros and cons of homeschool vs public schools and see why I agree with the Award winning teacher, John Taylor Gatto, that school can be a twelve year jail sentence.

The Advantages of Homeschooling

So you want to know why homeschool is great? It has to be the freedom you have to let your children learn by following their own interests. All children love learning – they were born that way! All you have to do is give them the individual attention and encouragement they deserve. With up to 30 children in a class, it's impossible for school to do what you can do yourself.

Another Advantage of Homeschooling

Even if academic success is not the main reason for your choice, it's nice to know that research proves just how effective homeschool is when it comes to results.

Benefits to Homeschooling

The negative effects of peer pressure have been well documented – and the results can be devastating. This is your child and their childhood; you don't get another chance at either.

Benefits Of Homeschooling: Why Home School?

If you want proof of the pros and cons of homeschooling, I'm in the rare position of seeing home school from both sides - as a child myself and as a teacher to my children.

Homeschooling Benefits: A Close Family

Hands-up! We love teaching the children because it works for all of us. It brings the whole family closer together because you're not being torn apart by conflicting pressures. Children aren't children for long. One of the pros of home schooling must be that you can make the most of the time you have together.

The Cons

The Disadvantages of Homeschooling

Looking at the pros and cons means considering the potential disadvantages too! One of the biggest is the feeling of responsibility...

Problems With Homeschooling

Negative Effects Of Homeschooling

The Bad Things

What are the worst cons? It has to be: THE RELATIVES. Closely followed by friends and neighbors.

Problems with Homeschool

What do I hate most about teaching the children? When nothing seems to happen…

Negative Effects of Homeschooling

Yes, there are some! Here's a list of the cons that might put you off.

Reasons Why Homeschooling Is Bad

Anti Homeschooling Arguments

Reasons why Homeschool is Bad

The pros and cons of homeschool can balance out on the wrong side. The biggest reason to decide home school isn't for you is one that any stay-at-home Mom or Dad knows – the effect on you as a person.

Argument against Homeschooling

Is your child missing out on all the things school can provide? Find out here.

Anti Homeschooling Arguments

Just to let you into a secret: homeschool isn't magic! I wouldn't start teaching your child if you expect them to excel in everything.

Cons Of Homeschooling

Find out about the cons from the people who should know best! Homeschool parents give their views.

Social Disadvantages of Homeschooling

The reason you have no need to fear the biggest bugbear of them all.

Homeschooling Socialization

When you look at the pros and cons of homeschooling, you're bound to face the socialization question.

Look here to see a celebration of how home school can give your child a much more natural and positive way of making friends.

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