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Home School Disadvantages

Homeschooling Concerns

Although homeschooling has gained a following in the last 10 years, there are still plenty of advocates for public school ready and willing to provide their argument to their neighborhood mom that has decided to homeschool. As with any arguments, there are two sides. I'm not here to convince you one way or another, but to educate you with the facts and let you decide for yourself.

It's not so hard to figure out some of the concerns that could come with homeschooling.

Here are the top 5 reason's against homeschooling:

1. Lack of Social Interaction: This is the number one concern with homeschooling. We live in a social world and social skills are hugely important in being able to successfully go through life. Children who are isolated all day long in their homes with little social interaction risk not learning how to deal with other people different than them or even have a simple conversation.

2. Lack of Experiences: Although most of us wouldn't got back to grade school if someone paid us, however, it these experiences out on the playground during recess, school dances, and even the canned food drive were integral parts of what shapes kids in their developmental years. Homeschooled children are deprived of these experiences and it can negatively impact their developmental years.

3. Lack of Curriculum: Although there are very good homeschool materials, there's no way a parent can create a full learning experience like a teacher can in a classroom with a vide variety of resources and their fingertips.

4. Lack of Certified Teachers: Parents are great teachers of life, but are they qualified to educate children. Teachers in public schools have gone through extensive education before they are allowed to teach children. Are parent's qualified to effectively educate their children even though they have not been state certified?

5. Lack of Criticism: When taught at home, children receive plenty of personalized attention, curriculum that is taught at their learning level, and plenty of encouragement. One may think this is a fantastic environment to learn, however, what happens with the child leaves the nest? The real world will be a harsh reality when encouragement is not abundant, the pace of life does not configure to your needs, and your boss won't have time to coddle you all day long. Are we really preparing our kids for life outside of the home?

When trying to decide whether or not homeschooling is right for you, its good to look at both sides of the fence. These are just a few of the arguments against homeschooling. These are some very relevant concerns, look at them, research them, and make the decision that's right for you and your children.

Carol Currie

Carol Currie is highly active in the homeschooling community and is the author of several homeschool e-books that guide parents through the process of homeschooling.


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