The Debate (Week 18): Homeschooling Vs Traditional Schooling

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Greetings everyone! I hope you're doing great. Let's dive into this pretty interesting topic of homeschooling versus traditional schooling. It's definitely a big deal, and there are some solid points to consider on both sides.

Different parents have different views on this, for sure. While most want to send their kids to school, some would love to homeschool them instead. I think the number of parents preferring homeschooling is lower, though. There are several key reasons behind this that are worth discussing.

The biggest perk of homeschooling is that kids stay very close to their parents. Along with learning, parents can really instill good values in them. You see, in schools, sometimes young ones struggle to adjust with the older kids and may face issues like bullying. That's not a problem with homeschooling.

In schools, there are so many students learning together, so each child doesn't get that individual attention. Teachers have to divide their focus, and weaker students can easily fall behind. But at home, one child gets full, undivided attention, so their progress can be better.

Also, schools follow a uniform teaching method, which may not vibe with every child. Some kids are slower learners, some pick things up faster. But in schools, all students study at the same pace. With homeschooling, this isn't an issue as the child can learn at their own comfortable pace.

Additionally, homeschooled children can freely express their likes and dislikes and openly communicate with their parents. And parents can tailor their child's education according to their own preferences and ideologies.

But there are also some downsides to homeschooling. Often, parents can't dedicate enough time for their children's education because they have to work to put food on the table. This is usually the case for middle-class families who have to hustle hard to support their household. As a result, the children's studies can suffer.

There are way fewer facilities and materials available at home for education compared to a school with its labs, playgrounds, and all that jazz. Moreover, parents' own capability to provide quality teaching is also a big question mark, as they may lack the required training and experience.

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Homeschooled children's social interaction gets very limited. They don't get the chance to mix with other kids and can develop social anxiety issues. Along with studies, communication and social skills are extremely important, and I believe this is the biggest drawback of homeschooling.

Schools provide a social environment where children interact with each other and build relationships. This helps develop their personality and social skills. Homeschooling lacks this opportunity, unless parents enroll their child in social groups or sports clubs.

In my opinion, considering all factors, children should at least get their initial education at home. This way, parents can keep an eye on them, and children can learn in a comfortable environment. Later on, when they're a bit more mature, they should join a school because until they mix with other kids, communicate, go through the examination process, they'll miss out on so many things that'll help them a ton in the future.


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Author: @waqarahmadshah | Date: 09-Mar-2024 | Achievement 1
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You said in schools, there are so many students learning together, so each child doesn't get that individual attention. Yes very true children don't get individual attention, but this true that their is all the environment of education and learning.

On the other hand The biggest perk of homeschooling is that kids stay very close to their parents. Yes very true. Parents are the first teacher human have in their life. Along with learning, parents can really instill good values in them and make them obedient to humble.

I pray for your success in the contest.

 3 months ago 

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. 😊

 3 months ago 

Yeah, one of the biggest advantages of homeschooling is that kids get to spend a lot of time with their parents. Not only do they get to learn, but parents also have the opportunity to instill good values in them. Kids can learn in a safe and comfortable environment without having to worry about bullying and the likes. It's a great way to create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere for their education and personal growth.

 3 months ago (edited)

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. 😊

Hi dear ,I have read your post,you really wrote well,it amazing,you really make an amazing points, home schooling is much better than traditional schooling,it really a nice type of learning

 3 months ago 

I'm glad you like it. 😊

 3 months ago 

I think your opinion is really d best way for kids. Children should have the best of Both sides. Because they need both the home schooling to pick up their pace in learning and traditional schooling for structured learning

 3 months ago 

Thank you for engaging with my post. 😊

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