Home School Vs. Public School

Emma Wilkinson

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Homeschooling and public schools both have their pros and cons. Thankfully, families have the freedom to choose which educational choice is best for them. It is important to consider many factors before a family decides whether their child should learn at home or be sent to a regular public school. Some of these factors include the environment, social aspects, and curriculum.

The environment plays a key factor in whether a child should be homeschooled or sent to regular school. Children will do better in calm, safe environments that they are familiar with. In a homeschool setting, a parent works with a child one-on-one in a home-based environment. Home-schooled students are able to focus on the lessons and know their educational expectations. These students are also able to work more independently and at their own pace, either setting them up for success or failure.

Public school involves learning in a classroom full of students, not allowing much individual attention, and following a curriculum premade by the school system. However, the chaos of the classroom can be beneficial in helping students succeed by helping them work better in stressful environments. Next, parents need to consider the critical social component of regular school.

Homeschooled children do not experience as much interaction with other kids as public school children do. Children need to be able to interact and work well with others in order to build skills needed in the real world. Students can better learn how to problem solve and overcome peer pressure when they are faced with it from a young age in public school. As well as the environmental and social aspects of learning, parents have to also consider the curriculum their children are being taught.

How children learn is very important in determining which is best for them. In homeschooling, parents can be flexible with the curriculum and design it. In public schools, parents have no say in the curriculum making it lack flexibility and personalized lessons.

Overall, children learn the same basic skills, reading, writing, and basic math. However, it is evident that there are still some key differences between homeschooling and public schools. With this in mind, each parent must decide which is best for their child and what will help them thrive.