Benefits of homeschoolingWhy let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school?Well, first of all, you do not have to wake them all 7morning and group them to school with umpteen numbersinstructions, and wait with anxious heart till they return.Homeschooling gives you more control over the influences thataffect your child. The growth and development of your childis removed from the realm of the unknown. You, and only youmay decide that your child needs to do or learn. Adaptationthe program to meet the needs and interests of the childis one of the most obvious benefits of homeschoolingIndividual attention is another salient advantagehomeschooling. For example, if Lisa needs more time to learnMath, then she can reduce the time for her English classes.There are no fixed hours of learning per subject. This meansthe child has the advantage of assigning more number ofhours to the subject that seems tough WITHOUT any additionalpressure. The amount of time needed to learn each subjectdepend on the capabilities and interests of the child.The education of the child becomes an extended family activity.Parents are involved at every stage of the learning process.Field trips and experiments become family activities. Thus,the child receives more quality time with his parents. Thethe whole family share of games, tasks and projects. Familycloseness becomes the focus here. The child is also free toany negative peer pressure while making choices and decisions.Competition is limited when it comes to homeschooling. Thechild does not need to prove his ability in relation to otherchildren. His confidence remains intact. Since parents have adeep understanding of their child, they can plan learningprogram to pique the child's interest. It is also possible tointersperse difficult tasks with fun activities. A difficult timewith algebra can be followed by a visit to the nearest museum.Learning becomes fun. Parents can also tailor the curriculumdepending on the learning style of the child. Some children learn byreading, while others need to write, and still others need to seeaction items.Homeschooling allows parents to take control of morality andreligious learning of the child. Parents have the option ofincorporate their beliefs and ideologies into the child's curriculum.There is no confusion in the mind of the child, either because it isno variation between what is taught and what is practiced.Finally, more and more parents are disappointed with thepublic school system. They believe that their children are beingpushed too hard or too little. Other issues of concerndiscipline and ethics also make the school system less welcome. Muchrepudiate the educational philosophy of grouping children solely onthe basis of their age. Some parents themselves have unhappy memoriestheir own public school experience that motivates them to opt forhomeschooling when it comes to their own children.Homeschooling is the best way to teach a child if you have time,the ability and the interest to follow through his education. Afterall, no one can understand or appreciate your child more than you.
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