...Home schooled children are more advanced than children attending public schools. There are advantages to home schooling that can not be offered by public schools. The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness to some of the areas in which the statement , "Home-schooled" children are more advanced than children attending public schools, are supportive. Interest in this topic mainly are generated due to the decline in the public school system. As a parent of a current ninth grader I am saddend by the issues that children have to deal with in order to receive public education. Home schooling is defined as, ‘an education that is provided outside a ‘normal' school environment’. This type of education has undergone numerous debates, raising questions as to whether or not it is an effective educational program. Many people are equally divided between the pros and the cons, with people arguing that home schooling offers many benefits for children and others arguing that it affects children’s social skills and education. If the opportunity arose home schooling is an option I would consider home schooling for my current student. Acamdemic Schedule Home school students learning environments are more structured for the individual student. This is a comfortability level that can not be offered in public school. One of the pros of home schooling is its controlled environment. More personalized attention allows the student to focus on the core subjects, reading and writing...
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...Public School versus Home School In the world that we have today we seem to have more options than we had in the past. One of those choices is the choice between home school and public school. Several factors can be involved when making this decision. One might ask his or herself; which choice of school is better? Public school is more effective than homeschooling because it allows children to communicate with each other and guides them in the right direction concerning their grades. As I previously said, there are many factors that should be looked at thoroughly in order to make a final decision on your choice of school. One of those factors would be self-discipline. Self-discipline is the action in which you are able to discipline yourself to complete tasks when needed too without anyone helping you. Self-discipline is sometimes hard to have especially as a child or young adult. It is not something that comes easy; it has to be worked on for some time. In order to succeed at home school, self-discipline is something that must be made. There will be many times that students will have assignments that need to be completed, but there are other things that the student really wants to do. If you do not have self-discipline, then you are not going to be able to accomplish the necessary things needed in order to succeed in home school. Public school is not as much of a challenge because you have an adult there to push you and get you motivated to succeed at all times. Sometimes...
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...Homeschool vs. Public-school Danjerell Burks Comp/170 May 9, 2013 Candid Taylor-Brandon Homeschool vs. Public-school More parents are choosing to home school their child or children rather than enrolling their children in a public school system. The parent’s make their decision based upon the school district that they live in. Some public schools do not have up to date materials. There are certain public schools that have a more difficult curriculum, which challenges students academically. Parents want what is best for their children’s education, public or homeschooled. Public-schools give children a chance to make lifelong friends and homeschooling is more hands on learning. One of the most important things to a parent is their child’s learning environment. Homeschooling his or her child or children will give the parent the opportunity to control his or her learning environment. By doing so parents are ensuring that nothing tragic would happen. Homeschooling is a parent who teaches his or her child or children. The parent is going to give positive feed back to their child or children. There are fewer home schooled students in a classroom than there are in a public classroom. Homeschooling has more positive influences. They do not have bullies or feel pressure from trying to fit in certain groups in school or the clothes and shoes they wear. By not acquiring those things homeschooled students have a relaxed learning environment that has the advantage of the teacher’s...
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...Homeschool or Public School? By: Savanah Anthony Date: November 1, 2013 Back in the day parents decided to send their children to public schools for many different reasons. Some of these reasons are to build their children's social skills, to get their children out of the house, to give their children the education they did not have growing up. Because parents use to send their children to public school, public school is all some parents now even know, but home school education is on the rise. Since 1999 the number of home schooled children has increased by 75%. There are many reasons for this increase. Some of these reasons being a child's social skills, test scores and even violence. Parents only want what is best for their children, but they need to decide whether a public school education or a home school education is best. One statement most people make when choosing public school over home school is that their children will develop better social skills being around people their own age. This statement could not be more wrong. When children are attending public school they are put through social test by their peers to gain social status; also known as popularity. If a child passes these social test he or she has a high status, but if he or she fails these awkward encounters they are considered losers or loners. Children who hold a high social status tend to enjoy going to school, but those with a low social status dread going to school every day...
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...Home School vs Public School Sondra Silverberg Essentials of Sociology Everest University Online Prof. Pamela Collins December 15, 2012 It’s 1845 an aristocratic gentleman and his wife are about to leave in their horse drawn carriage only to return in a few days. Their two daughters are preparing for their lesson with their teacher who resides in the home. Although, somewhat unheard of, this family made an exception and allowed their teacher to move into the home. During the pre-1850’s many children were educated in private schools or at home. In larger communities and towns grammar schools were readily available, attendance was not a forced issue and the parents had a right to choose how their children were educated without question or judgment. Today of course it seems odd to hear of a child being homeschooled although, with events such as Columbine and the incidents of December 14th, 2012 it really makes a parent ask the question is homeschooling a safer alternative to public schools? Are public schools living up to their expectations, or is homeschooling going to become a much needed option? Finally, after my research and further readings is this something that I should consider for my children? Columbine occurred when I was in my eighth grade year, then it was, “twelve students one teacher, and the murders were dead; plus twenty-one were injured” (Rosenberg). That was scary in itself; I remember thinking could this happen here? Schools started integrating safety...
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...Home School vs Public Education Most Americans do not home-school their children. However, those who do, certainly have good reasons. There are advocates on both sides of this educational issue, it is important to understand why some parents choose to home-school their children. Although both can provide a quality education to its students, a student can learn in a social environment therefore leading to his/her overall development. One of the many reasons that home school parents feel passionate about home schooling is their religious beliefs. Since religion is no longer permitted in the public school system, many home-school parents feel that their children have been short-changed in this area. It is their wish to raise their children in an environment that not only allows religion but also embraces it. Having deep religion beliefs, parents who home-school for religious reasons are said to be very passionate people. It is this passion that feeds their children’s educational needs. With the parent in charge, home-schooling can be based solely on religious activities if the parent so chooses. It is also this passion that will allow the parents to teach their children to the best of their abilities. Home-schooling allows the parent to be in charge. Another reason the public school system appears to have allowed a stereotype to be attached to home-schooled children is socialization. This stereotype suggests that home-schooled children are confined rather than social. In truth...
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...Renooka Alummoottil Engl 1302-45400 Dr. Shazia Ali July 1, 2013 Home School vs Public School Education When it comes to education, the choice on what form of education is best for a child should be of the utmost importance to parents. In order to choose the best education environment for a child, certain matters have to be taken into consideration. Parents need to be educated on the advantages and disadvantages of both public and home school education. Having all the information would enable them to make the best decision for their child’s education. One type of academic setting may be suitable for some children and not others. “In 2007, the number of homeschooled students was about 1.5 million, an increase from 850,000 in 1999 and 1.1 million in 2003. The percentage of the school-age population that was homeschooled increased from 1.7 percent in 1999 to 2.9 percent in 2007. The increase in the percentage of homeschooled students from 1999 to 2007 represents a 74 percent relative increase over the 8-year period and a 36 percent relative increase since 2003” (U.S. Department of Education). These facts support the view that the trend of parents moving to educate their children at home is more beneficial to the child. Because each child is different and may have different needs, they would benefit from an individualized attention setting in order to grow and thrive which cannot be provided by the public school system. If a child is in a setting that is not suitable for them,...
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...Homeschool VS Public School Shawn Banks University of Composition and Communication COM/ 155 February 19, 2012 Cari Kenner The issue of homeschooling versus public education has been an ongoing debate for a very long time. The decision between the two forms of education has plagued parents for an equal amount of time as well. For some parents, the choice is easy because the options are limited by funds and availability of the parent’s time. Academic environment can be an issue for some parents. There are also several health and safety concerns that parents must face too. One of the biggest concerns that parents contend with is the overwhelming difference in the social aspect between homeschooling and public education. Granted that both can accommodate a quality education to its students, there are many differences between homeschooling and a public education. For the most part, homeschooling your children are reasonably inexpensive. With the Internet, parents can get the curriculum for the grade level of the child for free. There are plenty of websites that offer this service. This leaves the price tag for the supplies that the child will need. If these are bought by bulk during the July/August back-to-school season, parents can save a ton of money. By doing these things the cost for homeschooling a child would be under fifty dollars per child. Public school, on the other hand, in some cases is quite different. Public schools across the country struggle...
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...Home School VS Public School Home school and public school is a debated subject. Parents are disputing whether home school education or a public school education is more beneficial for their child. An education that fits the need of a child is important; that’s why there are things to be considered when choosing an education path for a child. The socializing scene plays a major role in children’s lives. It is very important that children get to play and talk to their peers. The students who are home schooled are more likely to be shy compared to public school students. Being around your peers helps you build up your self-esteem. Physical fitness is something that students need to do to stay healthy and in shape. Public schools have recess where the student gets to run around and play with their classmates. Every child needs to get some kind of exercise in each day. Home school students are less likely to get exercise because they do not have anyone their age to play with unless their siblings are home schooled as well. It is very important that students have access to their teacher when needed. In public schools, the students have their teacher in the classroom with them. They are able to walk up to them and get help whenever needed. Home ...
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...PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSUS HOME SCHOOL Lisa Cole As parents, we are all concerned about our child’s education; whether to home school or send our child to public school. Home school and public school each has their pros and cons, making it a hard decision for parents to make; socialization, arts and music, peer pressure, and time management. Socialization is a huge part of a person’s life, and the ability to teach our children at a young age is very important. When a child is home schooled, there is a less chance for socialization among peers compared to public school. In public school a child is able to socialize with peers their age, a variety of ethnicity, and cultures. There is a downside to public school, peer pressure. Homeschooled children are less likely to have to face peer pressure; violence, drugs, and alcohol. Children in public schools are taught at a young age about drugs, sex, alcohol, and violence. Public schools hire professionals to talk to our children in these areas. A child who is home schooled, it is up to the parent how the child is taught about drugs, sex, alcohol, and violence. Most parents are embarrassed to talk to their children about these topics and often get ignored. If a parent is not sure on where to begin there are doctors, pamphlets, and the library for books. Not only is socialization important; so is art, music, and sports. Art, music, physical education, and sports are more accessible in public school. Home schooled children are...
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...Home School versus Public School One of the most important questions parents are faced with today is what form of education is the best motivator for their children, home school or public school. Parents must educate themselves on the pros and cons of both options before making such an important decision. Although home schooling may be the best choice for one child, it does not necessarily mean it will be the best form of education for all of the children in the family. Both options provide the same education, but go about teaching it in different ways. Many parents believe that teaching their children at home will provide a safer environment for their kids to learn. Although it may be a safer environment to learn, home schooled children are missing out on socializing with their peers and will lack social skills needed to succeed later in life. More than 1 million students are being home schooled today, and their ranks are growing about 15% a year (Winters 1). Since gaining so much popularity in the last few years, home schooling is now one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States. Home schooling does not allow children to experience healthy social interaction with their peers or gain knowledge from certified and trained educators teaching specialty subjects (Lahrson-Fisher 1). Both home schooling and public schools have positives and negatives about them. It will always be a highly debated subject amongst people. Home schooling was believed...
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...Home-schooling; a Public School Alternative? Monique Mapp In 2011, based on statistics from the National Household Education Surveys, an estimated 1.77 million students were home-schooled in the United States. This constituted a 0.5 percent increase from the surveys done in 2007. The reason for this upsurge is simple; home-schooling is a viable alternative to public education. The home-educated are reaching and surpassing standards set by public schools. Home-schooling is as effective as public-school in meeting a student’s academic, social, and physical needs, providing quality education in a focused and engaging environment. In 2011-2012, the U.S. Department of Education released statistics revealing that 74 percent of parents who choose to educate their children at home, did so because of a dissatisfaction with the academic instruction of other schools. Opposition declares that home-schooled children do not perform as well academically than their public-school counterparts. The fact is, however, the home-educated meet and exceed academic expectations when compared to their public-schooled peers. Both GPA and graduation rate is slightly elevated above that of public-school students. The average GPA of a home-schooled student is 3.41 compared to the 3.12 GPA of their public-schooled counterparts. Public-school students also graduated at a lower rate (58.6%) than home-schoolers (66.7%). Overall, home-schoolers are more academically prepared for...
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...private schools and public schools. Charter schools and online schools are a part of public schooling ("Home Schooling | Ohio Department of Education", 2014). However, there is another option- home schooling. Home schooling entails a parent being the teacher and teaching their child. There is an estimated 2.2 million children who are being home schooled (Ray, 2014). There are many reasons why parents prefer to home school their children; whether it be for religious reasons, the unhappiness with their local school district or because they are afraid for their child's safety. While both types of education have core courses and distractions in common, they differ on how things are being paid for and how students socially interact. In traditional schools and home schools across the country, students are required to learn the core subjects like math and science, but they differ in how the core materials are presented to their respective students. It has been my experience, both as a student and as a parent, that lessons taught in school are limited to the number hours in a school day and by how much help a student needs. In contrast, parents who are teaching their children in a home school environment can do schoolwork wherever and whenever they can; even a trip to the grocery store can be turned into a math lesson, allowing the child to learn at his or her own pace. Another way a home educated student might get a class they need is by checking with their local school district...
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...Public education has played a vital role in our society. The main purpose has been to prepare young people for productive work so that they can be successful in their future. In addition, public education helps kids to become responsible citizens, gives them an awareness of community, develops social skills, teaches them to protect their own rights and freedoms, and reduce disparities within our society. Even though there are many misconceptions regarding public schools, public school education is a better option for students versus home schooling because students have access to a variety of resources, opportunities to socialize, learning options, and making friends within varied cultures. There are advantages in public education that are not always published. Since the mid-1980s, public education has gone through a major overhaul when states began taking steps to reform education by setting high standards for student learning. As education standards continue to evolve, the development of technology becomes more frequently used in public schools which provide different types of resources to teaching. Access to the internet in public schools and classrooms has increased during the past decade which has been a major advantage for public education. “Virtually all public schools (99%) have Internet access, an increase from just 35% in 1994. A better statistic for determining whether students can use the Internet for learning purposes is the number of instructional rooms...
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...Home School Vs Public School Education Children in the United States are educated at home or in public school. When choosing a path of education one may want to consider learning environment, social life, and curriculum when making the best decision for their child’s private or public education. The learning environment is very important to a child’s education and there are positive and negative aspects of both home school and public schools. Each child is unique and will adapt to a certain learning environment differently. Public schools can give a child a head start working with others that most jobs require to do after they complete his or her education. Public schools offer an environment that consists of other students of the same age trying to achieve the same goals all together; this is also known as integral learning. This form of learning can help a child stay motivated to keep up with his or her assignment so the student is not left behind. This form of learning also gives the child a sense of competition with his or her peers so they work harder to get the best grades he or she can receive. There are also benefits to home schools; the child can get as much rest as needed, work at his/her own pace, and learn in an environment that has fewer distractions. When learning, a student needs plenty of rest in order to remain focused on his/hers assignments. From personal experience it is challenging to learn when tired. Most home school children do not have to wake...
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