Should The Government Regulate Home School? Most parents homeschool their children so they can teach what is best for their child; whether a specialized curriculum, or just at a different pace. But does the government need to regulate homeschooling? Homeschool has become a popular option for families, with many homeschoolers nationwide, as shown in this quote; “Today, the National Home Education Research Institute estimates that approximately 2,000,000 American children are being homeschooled” (ProQuest Staff). If that many students are being homeschooled, how could anyone tell if they are getting a proper education? The government should place minimum requirements on the level of education for homeschoolers to ensure their safety, prepare
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Public school follows a strict curriculum, rules and schedule. Independent schooling usually has more room for adjustments to these factors. Most parents that homeschool teach different things than what can be learned in public school, like religion and special needs education, as shown in the data in this quote; “According to a recent Fraser Institute study based on provincial data for every independent school Canada, the remaining 95 per cent of independent schools in Alberta are religious-based, offer alternative approaches to teaching and learning, and/or focus on special education” (Van Pelt and Allison 2). Veronica Andreades shares her experience, “Learning at home creates the capability to cater to the needs of the child. My older brother was dyslexic. To help him tell a "b" from a "d," my mom tried four different phonics curricula and finally made up her own rhyming, illustrated story system” (Andreades 2). The liberty of educational choice is very important, so regulations should not be too restrictive, such as the government choosing curriculum, or laws about which subjects to teach, or when a parent should teach their child a certain subject. Andreades expresses this thought in the next quote, “But retaining the freedom of choice for families that raise skillful and smart children is a right that should not be withheld” (Andreades 2). The choice of …show more content…
In some states, there are no standards, as illustrated in the following quote, “There are no educational assessment requirements. There are no specific standards about what students should learn” (“Home-Schooling Free” 2). Most parents who homeschool are perfectly acceptable for the job, but there are a select few who taint the name of homeschool. A simple background check and a few educational standards would make sure children would be protected, and that they would be capable of moving on to the adult world seamlessly. Stafford demonstrates this in her following quote, “But Lansing resident Cheryl Overly, who has homeschooled her seven children for 12 years, said that while most who choose to homeschool are wonderful parents, more oversight is needed” (Stafford 1). There are some countries where homeschooling is illegal, but as Andreades says, “The option to homebrew an education is invaluable. It allows parents, in their own three-bedroom, two-bath castles, to foster the talents of gifted pupils in a direct way that would be impossible in regular school” (Andreades 2). The government should allow families to homeschool, but also require them to check in to make sure the child is getting the education they
Public school follows a strict curriculum, rules and schedule. Independent schooling usually has more room for adjustments to these factors. Most parents that homeschool teach different things than what can be learned in public school, like religion and special needs education, as shown in the data in this quote; “According to a recent Fraser Institute study based on provincial data for every independent school Canada, the remaining 95 per cent of independent schools in Alberta are religious-based, offer alternative approaches to teaching and learning, and/or focus on special education” (Van Pelt and Allison 2). Veronica Andreades shares her experience, “Learning at home creates the capability to cater to the needs of the child. My older brother was dyslexic. To help him tell a "b" from a "d," my mom tried four different phonics curricula and finally made up her own rhyming, illustrated story system” (Andreades 2). The liberty of educational choice is very important, so regulations should not be too restrictive, such as the government choosing curriculum, or laws about which subjects to teach, or when a parent should teach their child a certain subject. Andreades expresses this thought in the next quote, “But retaining the freedom of choice for families that raise skillful and smart children is a right that should not be withheld” (Andreades 2). The choice of …show more content…
In some states, there are no standards, as illustrated in the following quote, “There are no educational assessment requirements. There are no specific standards about what students should learn” (“Home-Schooling Free” 2). Most parents who homeschool are perfectly acceptable for the job, but there are a select few who taint the name of homeschool. A simple background check and a few educational standards would make sure children would be protected, and that they would be capable of moving on to the adult world seamlessly. Stafford demonstrates this in her following quote, “But Lansing resident Cheryl Overly, who has homeschooled her seven children for 12 years, said that while most who choose to homeschool are wonderful parents, more oversight is needed” (Stafford 1). There are some countries where homeschooling is illegal, but as Andreades says, “The option to homebrew an education is invaluable. It allows parents, in their own three-bedroom, two-bath castles, to foster the talents of gifted pupils in a direct way that would be impossible in regular school” (Andreades 2). The government should allow families to homeschool, but also require them to check in to make sure the child is getting the education they