There are many reasons why families choose to homeschool. Some include not having to wake them up at 7AM or earlier, bundle off to school with umpteen instructions, then wait anxiously until their return home. Homeschool gives more influence over what comes into your child’s life that affects them. The growth and development of your child is not in the realm of the unknown. You can decide on the needs of your child for learning. Customizing the curriculum to suit the needs and interest of your child is another huge benefit to homeschooling.
Individual attention is a huge factor. With classroom sizes burgeoning it’s tough for kids to get one on one attention when needed. Many times they are left waiting while the teacher gives one on one to other students. This allows parents to focus time more effectively for their child, allowing more time to be spent on harder subjects without creating more pressure on the child. Each child learns different subjects at different paces.
Homeschooling usually develops into a family project where all participate in the learning process. Experiments, field trips, chores, games and the like become learning targeted. It also brings about more quality time spent together and family closeness. Negative peer pressure is also reduced especially during important developmental stages of choices and decision making.
Competition and comparison is limited as the child doesn’t have the pressure to measure up to peers, but can learn at his or her own pace, their confidence remains intact. Parents can plan learning to pique a child’s interest. Also learning can be interspersed with fun activities spread out amidst difficult ones. A tough hour of Science can be followed up with a trip to a museum for instance, helping to foster a love of learning. Parents can also tailor curriculum to fit the child’s learning style, whether it’s more through reading, writing or seeing objects in action.
Homeschooling also provides the parents with opportunity to teach their children their moral and religious beliefs in a consistent way during their child’s formative years, thus reducing confusion over hearing mixed messages while young. It also provides a way to put those values into practice while doing a field trip or project if desired.
Lastly, many parents are disillusioned with public school for various reasons. Perhaps it was a poor educational experience for them as children, concerns that their children are pushed either too hard or too little. Discipline and ethics also bring concerns that sometimes are very difficult to take. Many disagree with the practice of grouping children together solely based upon their age. Many feel their children would have a better educational experience through homeschooling.
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