Positive effects of Homeschooling

Homeschooling has become increasingly popular due to several reasons. The most often mentioned is religious conviction. Parents are rightly concerned that their children are not learning a value system at public schools. Religious values, by law, cannot be included within a public school’s curriculum and private schools that do teach a parent’s particular belief may not be located in the area and/or may be cost prohibitive. At home, students are the focal point of the instructor and not lost in the crowd in a classroom of 25 or more other kids. Homeschooled kids advance at their own pace which is clearly to their advantage whether they are fast or slower learners in particular subjects. Critics of homeschooling usually point out the lack of socialization skills learned at public schools which is a valid concern but quality time with parents is important as well and is also productive time for the student. Parents are in control of the subject material and control the topics. This is a definite advantage for the homeschooled child. Homeschooling is growing in popularity because it is the most effective way to educate children.

Often the best teachers are those who possess a passion to convey knowledge with a sense of purpose. Parents motivated with a passionate spiritual conviction have a sustained energy for teaching their child more so than a relative stranger of unknown conviction at public school. These parents can generate an infectious enthusiasm about whatever subject they are teaching, a virtue that motivates kids. Homeschooling can allow a parent to weave their spiritual convictions into every facet of their curriculum. Nothing is more important to the hearts of people than their personal beliefs. Everyone has convictio...

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...the classroom are not a hindrance for the homeschooled child. Other students are the largest influence for kids in the classroom. Typically school-aged peers are not the best decision makers and not always the favored influence, certainly not favored over parents. Parents don’t try to get their kids to do things for the simple amusement of others such as what is typical in the public schools. Parents don’t dare kids to do things that will get them in trouble if caught. They don’t generally bully their kids or offer them drugs either.

When kids move from the childhood to adult phase of life they do so either inspired more by their peers or their parents. As they grow they model who they are most influenced by. The homeschooling advantage is obvious. A quality beginning to life nurtured by a loving, caring parental influence gives kids a clear advantage.