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Well, the "cons" that Kate listed are mostly fictional, so you can't really go by them.
Cons of Homeschooling #1: The time it takes to homeschool
Homeschooling vs public schooling may be a good idea but do you have the time?
Well, my son is completely done with school – lessons, practice, homework, and projects – before the ps kids get *out* of school – then they still have to do homework and chores. Meanwhile, he's playing catch in the yard with his dad and being involved in things he enjoys.
Cons of Homeschooling #2: Unrealistic expectation of results of homeschooling
My expectations of him are that he learn and achieve according to his abilities. Somehow, I don't think that's terribly "unrealistic".
Cons of Homeschooling #3: Limits on family's connection with other families
Huh? We're with other families all the time. We actually have a lot more time to spend time with others *because* we homeschool. He's not up till 9 or 10 every night (at age 10) doing homework, so he can get together with his friends – during the day, even.
Cons of Homeschooling #4: Cost of homeschooling
We homeschool for around $300 per year. I don't think it'll break us.
Cons of Homeschooling #5: Limit of homeschool teacher
His limit isn't my ability – it's his desire to learn, which is nearly unlimited. Half of his outside instructors have been college instructors (he's entering the 6th grade). I have friends who are professional artists, degreed scientists and mathemeticians, engineers, doctors, and writers, all of whom are happy to work with him when needed. I really don't think he's held back too much by my "limits".
Cons of Homeschooling #6: Lack of recognition
Well, he doesn't need to be on the news or in the newspaper to feel like he's done a good job (though both of those have happened, due to his achievements). He is confident enough in his own abilities to have pride in his own good work. He doesn't need to beat a class full of kids in order to feel good about himself. He works hard because he wants to, not because he thinks he can beat out someone else. (That's a direct quote from him, by the way – he's reading over my shoulder.)
Cons of Homeschooling #7: Lack of competition
Well, between auditioning for plays and playing sports, I think he gets enough competition in…in everything else, he naturally competes against his own expectations, rather than against what others expect of him. (His expectations are generally way higher than others, anyway.)
Cons of Homeschooling #8: Lack of accountability
To whom? He's accountable to himself, to me, and to his dad. He's several years above grade level in nearly every subject. Who else does he need to be accountable to – the state, who would bring him backward 3+ years? Yeah…
Cons of Homeschooling #9: No sports involvement
He plays baseball every year, will likely be starting basketball next year, and has the option to play golf, tennis, competitive swimming, football, gymnastics, martial arts, or whatever else he'd like to do. He picks and chooses his activities according to what he likes and what he feels is worth the time and effort. There are more in our area to choose from than one child could ever do.
As you can see, the above "cons" are not cons…they're stereotypes.
There are actually no proven "cons" to homeschooling as an educational option. The only cons that could exist would apply to individual family situations.
For example, it often does cause a financial change in a family. I previously held down a well-paying, very demanding professional position, which I left in order to homeschool my son. Yes, that changed our financial situation, but I don't consider it a con – we make due. We change our habits and don't spend as much. It's something that's definitely worth it to give my son the education that he needs.
And yes, you will be spending a lot more time with your child…but again, I don't see this as a con. I didn't become a mother so that I could ship my child off to be raised by others all day long. If school was the best place for him, I wouldn't have a problem with him being there, and I'd be as involved as humanly possible. However, it's not – home is. I love getting to spend time with him and be a major influence in his life.
The only other con I can think of – and this is one that all of us deal with – is fending off the ignorant remarks and stereotypes from people who can't imagine anything outside the status quo. It gets annoying, but if that's the worst of it, bring it on
Hope that helps!
Can someone tell me what the difference is between being homeschooled & homebound instruction in the state of NJ.
Homeschooling is when the parent withdraws the child, or never enrolls them in public or private school. Instead the parent directs the education of their own children. The parent pays for all materials when homeschooling their children. As a parent I have been homeschooling my children for the past 15 years, in my own home without any intervention from the public school system.
Homebound instruction is directed by the public school, usually when the the student is ill or has other problems when traditional classroom instruction not feasible. The school district sends a teacher employed and paid for by the system. The school covers all cost for homebound instruction. As a certified teacher I have frequently been taken consultant jobs with several different school districts to do homebound instruction for numerous students through the years. The reasons these public school children have been on homebound instruction have included the child was deaf and too young to meet NJs cut off date to enroll in the preschool handicapped program by a matter of days Rather than make the child wait a full year and loose the opportunity to develop language until nearly 4 years old, the district enrolled her in homebound instructions. Other students were severely emotionally disturbed, autistic, and a few had terminal illnesses or were awaiting transplants and could not be exposed to to potential germs in a classroom setting, and one student was recovering from Mono.and was placed on homebound instruction so she didn't fall behind while recovering enough to return to the classroom.
For more info on homeschooling in NJ check the state homeschool association:website: Http://www.enochnj.org/
I'm writing a research paper that is due MONDAY!! And, I'm writing it on Homeschooling vs Public schools (mostly focusing on the social/academic aspects of). The paper is in favor of homeschooling, BUT, I need all the negative facts/statistics I can get and i can't find any!! I really need help and if anyone knows any sites/facts/sources, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! Thanks!!
Here's what I found with a quick search
What are the possible disadvantages of home-schooling?
Greater Costs – Home-schooling usually requires the family to absorb the total cost of their childs education, including classroom materials and technology unless provided through charter school provision.
Poor Civic Participation – Learning in a group promotes social learning and values of citizenship. An isolated home-schooled child does not encounter the diverse perspectives needed to develop shared values.
Lost Social Services – Public schools not only educate, but also provide many social services through trained workers. Home-school families lack such expertise and resources.
Lack of Quality Control – If education is privatized through the family, it becomes difficult to ensure that competent instruction is provided or that a student is engaged in learning. Only a few states require home-school students to be tested.[4]
One aspect of homeschooling that is often criticized is the isolation, lack of social interaction with peers and other adults that may hinder development of social skills. Parents who choose to home school need to make the effort and arrangments for their children to participate in extra curricular activities, through the school and community, so as to develop appropriate social skills. (Bruno, 1998) "Research has not found that homeschooling harms children's social or psychological development. On the contrary, these children often demonstrate better social adjustment than their traditionally schooled peers." (Lines, 1995)
The National Parent Teachers Association opposes home schooling as does the National Education Association [5] and the National Association for Elementary School Principals. (Lines, 1995)
For a "tongue-in-cheek" look at the issues most often critisized about homeschooling go to Mipitas Mom's Favorite Jokes and click on the links for discussions of each of the issues.
Occasional Paper No. 88 – Home-Schooling in the US by Clive R. Belfield (January 2004) sets up a framework for evaluating homeschooling based on four criteria: freedom of choice, efficieny, equity, and social cohesion. Belfield (January 2004) presents the trade-offs for each criteria both for and against homeschooling.
There is a need for policies for homeschooling, namely: regulations, finance, and support services for students. While homeschoolers may easily challenge regulations regarding attendance duration, curriculum content, and teacher qualifications, the state can claim a right to impose regulations on educatioanl outcomes by mandating reporting requirements and test assessments. Policies are needed for validating course work for homeschoolers wanting to enter a public school. Finance issues mainly revolve around the debate of to what extent homeschooled children should be allowed to draw on public school resources. The policy needed regarding support services is connected to the finance issue but is more in regards to accessing health services and educational counselling.
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