Is homeschooling a good idea?
Your situation sounds very close to our own... Our first year, we tracked very closely to the public school curriculum with the idea that maybe our son would return. We "fell in love" with homeschooling and have never looked back. We now follow our own advanced course of studies and take full advantage of the many opportunities in our community. My son has a goal of attending an Ivy League college and is on track to accomplishing that goal. I don't think he would be if in public school. We have mixed reaction in our family... some are very supportive and some do not understand the concept.
Is online homeschooling a good idea?
So I'm wanted to be home schooled since the second grade when a boy in my class left school for it. I'm a ninth grader in high school and just started a new school. I can honestly say that I hate school. I know that my 'friends' there aren't my real friends and I see no reason for staying there. Both of my parents work, so there is no way for me to be home schooled regularly. My question is just whether it would be a good idea to do online homeschooling. I know that there are many different things to consider before making this choice, but what are your opinions on the subject?
Is home schooling a good idea?
As others have written, this is really an “it depends” sort of question.The others have written answers directed to parents, but you ask if “being homeschooled” is a good idea, as opposed to “homeschooling”, so perhaps you are the student and want to know if it is a good option for you?The question you need to ask is, “Is homeschooling a good idea FOR ME?”And that, of course, depends….Why are you considering homeschooling? What do you consider the benefits to you to be? Do you have the support of your family? What homeschooling resources will be available to you?I recommend researching specific benefits of homeschooling that you are hoping to achieve.Are you trying to avoid the bullying and social bullshit that happens in school? Homeschooling is great for that. Middle/Highschool is not a representation of real life. No need to stay there for “real life” experience. You can find lots of more positive social experiences outside of school. But if you live in a rural area, that might take more effort and the support of parents (aka drivers).Do you want to study subjects at a faster rate than schools or take extra time with some problem subjects? Homeschooling is great for that also.However, if you have no self-discipline and need deadlines to get anything done, you might want to consider more of a “school at home” style over the more flexible homeschool styles. Many states in the U.S. offer free “school at home” options (like K12.com) for students who transition out of public school.At any rate, figure out what you consider the pros and cons of homeschooling FOR YOU to be, and research those topics specifically.
Do you think homeschooling is a good or bad idea?
I was homeschooled my entire life and I am about to graduate High School. I am a straight A student. I have been offered many scholarships from colleges. My public schooled friends and college friends have had me help them with homework for years. I am known as an outgoing social butterfly with a bubbly personality and, not to brag, but I have an above average IQ. In other words - I am living proof that school at home works just fine. If you feel comfortable with homeschooling your kids - go for it!! You can control what they learn and you will know who their friends are. Just don't isolate them from the outside world. They'll be fine. Also, homeschooling requires a firm hand. Too many parents let their kids do whatever they want and don't actually teach their kids. Those are the ones that give homeschoolers a bad name. Good luck! And God bless!
Do you think homeschooling your kids is a good idea?
I think homeschooling is a great lifestyle and offers great opportunities for children to grow, learn and develop. I agree, no one will nurture your kids the way you will. I have only the highest admiration of stay at home moms who choose to raise their own children. It's an incredible career to dedicate yourself fulltime to your children. To put your kids in day care, because divorce is a possiblity is just sad. Marriage is a commitment, just like parenthood and neither should be taken lightly. If your marriage is so fragile, parenthood shouldn't be the next step. Children do best when they have a loving environment in which they can thrive. If parents make their home warm and nurturing, there is no substitute. Having a primary care giver that is not the parent can lead to confusion for the child, causing future problems with intimate relationships. Kids need to know they can trust their parents, especially their mom. They need to feel assured that she is always there for them. Abandonment can cause serious personality disorders and something I wouldn't want to risk for my own kids. So, my opinion is that being a stay at home mom and homeschooling your kids is the best idea you'll ever have :D
Is homeschooling a bad idea in general?
Is homeschooling bad for most kids UNLESS they are severely disabled (it can be a hassle to get there) or is a famous celebrity (too much attention)? I know an increasing number of parents who homeschool because they’re worried about their kid getting bullied. They want to protect their child from unhappiness. There’s also a number of children who asked to homeschool due to social anxiety. Wouldn’t being in a safe haven 24/7 make the long term worse? They’ll eventually have to deal with the fact that not everyone will be fond of them and there are rude people out there once they’re adults. Unless they live at home at 45 and never get jobs.
Is homeschooling a good option for me?
Going homeschooled is a decision with many consequences. In my opinion, this is an alternative that should be taken in case of extreme necessity, because kids and parents don’t often really understand how it has an impact on your life as a whole.The struggles you are talking about are popularity, your ex… You have to understand that those things are : -going to change, -should not determine how you should behave and thinkI understand how difficult it is to face how everyone can be so mean in those teen years, you want to be part of the “cool” kids but trust me things will only get better. The reaons why you might get mocked at right now will be the reasons you will then be considered as inspiring and interesting (doing theatre plays for example).You’re overthinking, it’s normal most of people do, you’re having anxiety and it’s also normal because everybody wants to fit in but getting homeschooled is at a whole different level : school is the best way to make friends, to keep yourself busy, to be sure you dress yourself every morning to do something productive, and it takes a lot of motivation not to break the few bonds you succeeded at creating with your few friends, you have to be determined not to lay at home all day when you could. Homeschooling is not the only solution, it can even make things worse.
Is being homeschooled good or bad?
Homeschooling is good, BUT it's important that your parents support you. They may have very good reasons why homeschooling isn't something that they can commit to. If you'd really like to homeschool, I'd suggest you research it, then put together a report on why it would be better for you. Taking a mature, calm, (not whiny or complainy) approach is most likely to convince them. However, your parents still may not be able to commit to it. Some people will answer as if you can make this choice and your parents don't matter, but it isn't the right choice for every parent or family. If they can't, ultimately, they are your parents and this is their decision, just like it's a homeschooling parents' decision to insist on homeschooling. Parental choice and control has to be a two way street.