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The Disadvantages of Home Schooling

Home  Schooling Look  Before  You  Leapof home schooling. These disadvantages vary
in intensity based on individual
Are you considering home schooling yourcircumstances, but can be overcome through
children? While you may have focused on thelocal support groups and educational
advantages of this form of education, take aresources.
moment to think about possible disadvantages
of home schooling. Consider the demands ofExpertise in each subject area and the art of
home  schooling  before  you take the plunge.teaching are among the biggest disadvantages
in home schooling. Certified public school
Answer the following questions with yes or noteachers take several courses on teaching
to see where you stand on readiness to homemethods, strategies, and learning
school  your  children.disabilities. Heavy content area specific
classes  are  taken  as  well.
1.) I am available to stay home and commit
many hours to not only instructing my child,In addition they must pass the Praxis
but researching subject material,examination and adhere to state standards
curriculums,  and  assessments.before they can teach in the public school
system. As a home school parent, you are not
2.) I have effective teaching skills and knowrequired to go through these rigorous courses
how to guide my child through the learningand examinations. Therefore, you must be
process.honest with your self and accurately assess
your  abilities.
3.)  I  convey  accurate  subject  material.
Time is another factor. Although home
4.) I understand the academic needs andschooling schedules are flexible, the
abilities  of  my  child.academic work must be accomplished one way or
another. It is up to you as the parent to
5.) I can provide activities for my child tokeep the learning train running and
participate in that work on theirproductive.
socialization  skills.
Lastly, you will need to deal with people
6.) I fully believe in home schooling andthat view home schooling as a lesser form of
hold  responsibility for my childs education.education. You will need to stick by your
choice and feel confident that you are doing
If you answered yes to all these questionswhat is best for your child.
then you have tackled the major disadvantages



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