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Article #285: The Disadvantages of Home Schooling

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Home Schooling Look Before You Leap individual circumstances, but can be
Are you considering home schooling your overcome through local support groups and
children? While you may have focused on educational resources.
the advantages of this form of education, Expertise in each subject area and the
take a moment to think about possible art of teaching are among the biggest
disadvantages of home schooling. disadvantages in home schooling.
Consider the demands of home schooling Certified public school teachers take
before you take the plunge. several courses on teaching methods,
Answer the following questions with yes strategies, and learning disabilities.
or no to see where you stand on readiness Heavy content area specific classes are
to home school your children. taken as well.
1.) I am available to stay home and In addition they must pass the Praxis
commit many hours to not only instructing examination and adhere to state standards
my child, but researching subject before they can teach in the public
material, curriculums, and assessments. school system. As a home school parent,
2.) I have effective teaching skills and you are not required to go through these
know how to guide my child through the rigorous courses and examinations.
learning process. Therefore, you must be honest with your
3.) I convey accurate subject material. self and accurately assess your
4.) I understand the academic needs and abilities.
abilities of my child. Time is another factor. Although home
5.) I can provide activities for my child schooling schedules are flexible, the
to participate in that work on their academic work must be accomplished one
socialization skills. way or another. It is up to you as the
6.) I fully believe in home schooling and parent to keep the learning train running
hold responsibility for my childs and productive.
education. Lastly, you will need to deal with people
If you answered yes to all these that view home schooling as a lesser form
questions then you have tackled the major of education. You will need to stick by
disadvantages of home schooling. These your choice and feel confident that you
disadvantages vary in intensity based on are doing what is best for your child.






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