It’s mid-summer and parents are thinking about back to school. How can they help it when its sales are everywhere? But alongside that, families are deciding what is best for the children- public education or home education. The numbers are saying that across the country- yes, the entire United States- homeschooling is here to stay [1]. A year of pandemic and immediate schooling at home has given confidence to many families that this is the way. Liberal California now has doubled its homeschooling families to 11% of the population [2]. That’s a lot of children. But now what? How to continue?
Curriculum?
Many parents vie for an entire curriculum. That eliminates omissions or gaps in the students’ education. But now to the seasoned parent, how about branching out? Trying a couple of different books, or even going at a subject that you enjoy without a set curriculum guide. Sticking to the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic guarantee success. Find what you enjoy teaching and what your student enjoys learning- these are the givens of education. After that, one can add interesting subjects or themes as the year progresses. One can choose a textbook and sail through it. One can purchase science kits and learn with the student.
Why School At Home?
Just like last year, parents want certainty. They don’t want changing schedules, on again off again classes, intermittent internet. By working with the student through last year’s education, many parents see how much free time a child actually has, and how little he actually is taught. Home schooling puts more pressure on the student to actually learn. He cannot hide from mom by taking long bathroom breaks or reading other subjects in class than what is taught. On the other hand, students at home finish the required assignments often before noon. Why slow down? Get it completed and go out and do extra curricula. Being in close contact with the parents does improve his vocabulary and posture. Parents are pleased to help their student achieve their best. Schooling at home leaves for a flexible schedule for vacations or visiting families. Both student and parent are satisfied.
Conclusion
Homeschooling works. The parents decides what is best for their child, and the child can grow without fear of peer pressure, bullying, pandemics, or other distractions.
Notes:
- ^https://hslda.org/post/researcher-studies-hint-at-parents-sticking-with-homeschooling (go back ↩)
- ^https://www.theepochtimes.com/homeschool-applications-double-in-california_3890023.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=ZeroHedge (go back ↩)
