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Advantages You Didn’t Know About Homeschooling Education

If you’re one of the many parents that don’t like public school and the way that it works, homeschooling is one of the alternatives you have before you. Besides helping to promote a sense of family, there are many advantages to homeschooling your children.

Flexibility

Public schools have specific and strict timeframes and often punish students who struggle to thrive in these frames. During homeschooling, you, as the parent, set the schedules, and you know your child best; you can set the times and days that you know will fit your child. This can help ensure they are engaged in your lessons.

The flexibility of homeschooling also allows for breaks when necessary. During the public school year, there are scheduled holidays and breaks that children get from school, and parents often use this time to connect with family and spend time together. Homeschooling does not have this limitation; you can travel and visit family whenever it suits you, and you can choose to give your child a break or bring their schooling with you.

This freedom and flexibility are beneficial to many families, especially military families who move often or families who are caregivers for sick grandparents.

Individualized Lessons

Unfortunately, public school teaches in a one-size-fits-all style, but not all teaching styles work for every child. Some children require hands-on learning to comprehend a subject, while others may be visual learners. As the parent, you can tailor your child’s curriculum to suit their learning style, so it can be effective.

Children should have a well-rounded educational experience, but they should also have exposure to subjects and topics they enjoy. Homeschooling gives the freedom for parents to sprinkle in information and activities their children have an interest in, and it can prove especially effective in between topics or subjects they find boring or challenging.

And if you are having trouble setting up a curriculum, there are accredited online homeschool programs that can help you.

Control Over Education

Homeschooling gives parents control over their child’s education, and it allows them to choose a curriculum that is more aligned with their family values. This also allows parents to reduce exposure to any information that may be against their ideology.

There are some topics learned in public schools that parents disagree are appropriate for the age, so homeschooling allows the parents to introduce these topics when they feel their child is ready for them.

Consistent Education

Every year in public schools, children have new teachers; when they reach middle and high school, youth will have six different teachers every year. That can be confusing, especially since different teachers have varying teaching styles.

With homeschooling, the teacher is consistent, so there is never the confusion of a change in teaching style.

Mental Health

There are children who suffer from depression and other mental health issues, and attending public school with hundreds of other people might be uncomfortable for them. At home, children are free from this stress, and parents can focus on therapy and coping skills alongside learning, which can help with their academic growth and mental health.

At home, children are away from bullies and negative school situations, all of which can lead to poor mental health. And homeschooling can also help children develop autonomy so they learn to make decisions for themselves.

Social Development

By being in public school five days a week, children may have weak connections with their families. Healthy social familial connections can be built while a child is being homeschooled, and role models can help coach behavior and work through conflicts.

Homeschooled children can also engage in community activities and volunteer with peers and individuals of all ages.

Physical Health

Out of the 6-8 hours a day children spend in public school, they are seated in cramped, stuffy classrooms. As a parent, you can encourage more physical activity at home and include your child in sports and dance.

And instead of sending your child to school with mild cold symptoms, you can ensure your child is well taken care of at home and adjust their homeschool schedule accordingly.

There are many advantages that come with homeschooling your child. And the best part of homeschooling is you have the choice of doing it short term or long term and, as long as you keep a detailed record of what they’ve learned, you’ll have no problems re-entering them into public school if necessary.

 

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