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Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling: pros and cons
As a vast majority of the world went remote in early 2020 at the dawn of the
COVID-19 pandemic, students had to quickly adapt to remote learning from
home. Due to this, many parents began to consider homeschooling for their
child rather than return children to their traditional schooling methods. But
what are the pros and cons of homeschooling versus traditional schooling?
Homeschooling: the pros
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No commute
: Very often, students can only attend certain public
schools if they reside in the right district. Alternatively, if they attend a
private school further from home, the commute can be long during
peak school run hours. As such, homeschooling saves time which
can be spent doing further coursework, exploring personal interests,
or spending more time with friends and family.
•
Tailor-made Curriculum
: Although certain states/countries may
have specific requirements on what it takes to graduate from high
school if homeschooled, the option does give students and their
parents the luxury of exploring personal interests, going at their own
pace, and taking advanced courses where the student is able to.
•
Custom Schedule
: The typical 8am-3pm does not have to hold true
with homeschooling! While some legal requirements for a minimum
number of hours may be present, students are able to have flexibility
to pursue other goals such as competitive gymnastics, travel the
world with their families, etc.