The question I often ask myself is:
If we as parents are making the right decision on the schooling style for our child,why is home schooling disputed so much? Each child is an individual and has their own unique needs.
Home-Schooling
Pros
- More focus on the individual
- Possibility of better focus in classes
- Reduces distractions
- No involvement with 'the wrong crowd'
- Intimate insight into learning for parents
- More relaxing home environment
- Only as expensive as it is chosen to be
- Free to dress as the child pleases
Cons
- Uncomfortable with pressure to perform
- No companions for confidence-building
- Decreased likelihood of making friends
- Could result in lack of social skills
- Low independence (not travelling to/from school)
- Can be overbearing with few teachers
- Boredom from staying at home
- No school trips
State Schooling (or Public Schooling)
Pros
- Focus off individuals
- Students can help each other in classes
- Social skills developed
- Independence travelling to/from school
- High friend potential
- Helps with organisation and timekeeping
- Time away from home stresses
- Uniform ignores fashion trends, making students equals
Cons
- Not enough individual attention from teachers
- More distractions from other students
- Bullying potential, extremely 'cliquey' in schools
- Can have long travel times/distances
- Involvement with 'the wrong crowd'
- Up to year between oldest and youngest in yeargroup
- Still homework to do after school
- Heightened anxiety if uncomfortable with crowds
- Uniform etc must be supplied by parents
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