Homeschooling

commissioned by the Home School Legal Defense Associate (HSLDA) to conduct a nationwide study of homeschooling in America, and in his study he found that at least 13% of homeschoolers in the sample did not play with anyone outside of their family. Unfortunately, this data was in 1997, and there are a lot more homeschooled children now, which means the amount of isolated children has gone up as well ("Homeschooling & Socialization" 1). When children are socializing with others they are learning…

low academic expectations, under achieving schools, the achievement gap, and school choice for urban areas. As a parent and a teacher of African American children who is looking for alternatives the question becomes how viable of an option is homeschooling in helping resolve some of the issues that students…

Social Isolation or Education Game-Changer? At age 18, Alecia Faith Pennington decided to break free. Even though it was September, the heat was blistering in Texas and Faith felt it bright on her back as she jumped into her grandparents car. “This is it,” she thought, “this is the start of my new life.” Little did she know that freedom might be just as hard to find outside her childhood home. Faith was raised and homeschooled in a conservative household, and as well as being isolated from…

better than public school?” “How are you socially?” “Do you have any friends?” These questions, familiar to most homeschoolers, come up at any point in a conversation concerning educational differences. As many people do not know much about homeschooling, even more do not realize the privilege they have to receive an education in America. The United States has the most sophisticated educational system and yet so many children resent going to school daily. Proverbs 1:7 says “The fear of the…

opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and memories by participating in school events and they learn more through clubs as well. So when parents try to choose whether to homeschool their children or not they should recognize the pros and cons of homeschooling and public schooling and how it might affect the children in the future. Public schools I believe, just seem to be a more beneficial option for all…

be in a pleasant mood and provided the QP with the necessary information about homeschooling. • Cathy informed the QP, “I have extensive experience with homeschooling because I am currently homeschooling my children and it can be overwhelming when starting out; however, there are informational session for parents as well as homeschool groups where children can build socialization skills.” • Cathy shared, “homeschooling is done sole by the parent; whereas, online school have instructors and…

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…

looking into. It is a very enlightening movie to study due to the different aspects and views into the world of high school that seems to be becoming more and more prevalent. Four of the biggest issues that run the course of the movie are how homeschooling effects…

is the most common schooling option. Homeschooling normally pops up in this search, but is quickly dismissed due to the beliefs that they have heard. A popular belief is that students are not successful in their studies and have a hard time competing with public school kids in academics, or that homeschooled students are socially hindered. One major doubt for parents is that they are not capable of homeschooling their children successfully. Homeschooling can be an excellent option for…

or know that they do not have the ability to teach their child. Because students spend a good amount of time in school, it is extremely important for parents to choose a method of education that fits their child best. Some people believe that homeschooling is better because they are in control of what their child learns, and others believe that public schooling is better because it allows their child to expand as a person and be in the world without their parents.…