Homeschooling: the cons •
Social life restrictions : Students who are homeschooled do not
have classmates with them daily. As such, they can be lonely unless
a solid effort is made to interact with peers their age through other
activities such as attending a church or place of worship, sports
teams, community events, etc.
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Pressure on parent’s time : Working a job and raising a child is
already a huge time commitment for most adults. As such, being the
child’s teacher is an additional burden on parents which not all are
able to undertake. Furthermore, a parent will have to ensure that
healthy boundaries are set between the parent and child now that the
“teacher and student” dynamic is also present.
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Cost : The cost of a homeschool curriculum can be a few thousand
dollars, whereas public school is free. However, it should be noted
that homeschool can be cheaper than private school, so it is up to a
family to decide how to best use their educational budget here.
Traditional Schooling: the pros •
Social life and development : At school, teens get to spend dozens
of hours each week with peers their age, thus giving them a platform
to develop their social skills.
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Professional instruction: Teachers at schools are qualified, trained
professionals who have mastered their craft and in the later grades
specialize in their area of instruction.
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Structure : Many children thrive on having a set routine and structure
in their daily schedules, and schools are the greatest source of
structure in a youngster’s life.
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Extracurriculars : Schools, especially those with a larger student
population, tend to offer extracurriculars which a student is not able to
acquire at home. Be it being a part of the chess club, trying out for
