Homeschooling Research

“Thirty years ago, homeschooling was a fringe phenomenon that few understood and many regarded as zealotry or poor parenting,” (huffpost.com-par 2). As of 2013, 1.7 million students in the United States have transferred into homeschooling, and that number is steadily increasing as the years go on. “Between 2007 and 2013 the number of homeschooled students of the United States grew by an overwhelming seventeen percent,” (huffpost.com-par 2). However, students who do not attend a traditional could this decision affect their education, or is homeschooling actually a more effective and efficient way to learn? Children who are homeschooled may not always have the same opportunities their peers in traditional schools have to socialize with kids their own age. “If a homeschooled child becomes isolated from their peers, unable to interact with others outside their families, it could lead to difficulty developing social skills,” (everydaylife.globalpost.com-par 5). With this situation there is also the problem of the limited amount …show more content…
Homeschooling is not for everyone, but it could be a good alternative to traditional schooling, especially if the student is struggling to learn in that environment. By allowing children to be able to go at their own pace, instead of the pace of an entire classroom, they may be able to fully learn the materials that is required of them. Though, there is always the likelihood that a student could become isolated, causing them to have a difficult time developing social skills, especially if their parent does not provide time for social interaction among children their own age. However, homeschooling could benefit a wide range of students, as long as the family is able to put in the effort to keep up with their education and their lives outside of their