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Home-schooling
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Should children be taught at home by their parents? …
Parents could have the opportunity to:
1.
Plan the curriculum and their children's
schooling schedule.
2.
demonstrate to their
children that
education is fun.
3.
create strong bonds with their children.
4.
adopt teaching methods that suit their
children
’s learning style.
5.
spend extra time with their children on
difficult concepts and
move ahead
after their children master them.
6.
create a flexible schedule, which is not
possible for children enrolled in public
schools.
7.
Shelter their children from violence,
drugs,
and any negative behavior
children in public schools frequently
encounter.
8.
provide their children with personal
interaction, which cannot be
provided
in large classes.
9.
spend extra time helping their children
develop any special talents they
possess, including musical, athletic,
etc.
10. draw closer to their spouse as they
home-school their children together.
11. enjoy spending
more time with their
children.
12. take their children on vacation when
public schools are still in session.
13.
have control over their children’s diet.
14.
YES
Parents would be required to:
1.
be around their children all day long.
This can be difficult when children
become restless and misbehave.
2.
frequently explain
their reasons for
home-schooling their children to
friends and relatives who are confused
about their decision.
3.
constantly attempt to be effective
teachers by preparing themselves,
reviewing
numerous curriculum
programs, etc.
4.
constantly motivate their children.
5.
give up their job, effectively reducing
the family income.
6.
buy books, computers, and other
educational tools, which could be very
costly.
It limits
your child’s opportunities to
