This article talks about the differences of both homeschooling and public schooling.
Homeschooling children can either sound like a dream or a nightmare. Depending on phases in life, jobs, or how many children a person has, could very much affect a person's decision on whether or not homeschooling is a good option for them. There are both positive and negative effects for both homeschooling and public schooling. It all depends on which challenges a person is willing to take on.
Keeping a child at home for the entirety of their education can have major defects on a child's social skills. Not being in an active environment with peers every day can also have an impact on aspects such as emotional stability, education opportunities, and financial state. According to the Homeschooling Spanish Academy, “it limits the development of certain skills such as sharing, cooperation, and collaboration, crucial for team-working and professional success.”
Although being homeschooled can cause a lack of skills in certain areas, going to public schools can also cause children to have a number of behavioral problems. Being surrounded by peers every day can improve social skills, but that can also lead to bullying, violence, and a number of situations where a parent cannot be present. Modern-day public schooling can also be responsible for problems such as access to drug use and peer pressure. According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Nicotine vaping remained stable for all three grades surveyed, with 12% of eighth graders, 20.5% of 10th graders, and 27.3% of 12th graders reporting vaping nicotine in the past year.” Abused substances can become something that is very easily accessible when sending a child to public schools.
Both homeschooling and public schooling come with challenges for both students and parents. Considering the pros and cons for both is extremely important when deciding what's best for a specific child. Knowing what would work best for preferences such as educational learning speed and social skills would also be immensely helpful when deciding between an at-home education or a public learning environment. Considering both options could become extremely beneficial to students everywhere.