Why Should You Home School, Anyway?
Some Notable Home Schooled Lives:
George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Quincy
Adams, John Marshall, Robert E. Lee, Booker T.
Washington, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln,
Franklin Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Mark Twain,
John Singleton Copley, William Carey, Phyllis
Wheatly, and Andrew Carnegie.
Homeschooling is not what we do, it's how we live....
We are teaching our children how to live, love,
laugh and learn.
I think you'd agree the primary purpose of school is education. Who is
better motivated to answer a child's questions,
or help her find answers, than the same people who
have taught her to walk and talk. Who cares more about
the needs of a child than his parents?
We teach our children to walk, to talk, to
share. These are major milestones in a child's life.
Homeschooling is an extension of that teaching to
reading, writing and math. There are many curriculums
available to make that teaching as structured or
unstructured as needs require.
One-on-one tutoring allows for a more thorough grasp
of the concepts being taught. A child is more likely
to ask questions of someone she trusts, in an
enviornment free from distraction and peer pressure.
Studies show that home schooled students score 20-30
points higher than their traditionally schooled peers,
and excel in college with the average grade point
average exceeding the college average.
What about socialization? There are plenty of
activities to become involved in like church youth
groups, scouting, 4H, local homeschool groups, ballet,
gymnastics, field trips arranged by other homeschoolers, etc.
These outings are fun. The children are
surrounded by their friends, who are not only
their own age, but ranging in ages from infancy
to high school. I have found this type of setting
to be more natural for them. The older kids
encourage and help the younger ones, the younger
children look up to and respect the older kids.
The knowledge that is gained on these fieldtrips
far outweighs text book reading in a classroom
setting. Frankly, I believe socialization is an
over-inflated concern about homeschooling.
Child Guidence: Home schooling allows for a close
bond between family members. There is time to
talk about joys and concerns, moral values,
spiritual beliefs and standards.
Flexibility and Time: Children come into this world
with their own talents and interests. Homeschooling
allows them the time to pursue those interests. A
child is more apt to learn when he finds the content
interesting. He is also more likely to be motivated
to learn.
In Summary: Homeschooling is teaching our children to
enjoy and make a priority of learning, to respect and pursue their
own unique talents and to prioritize spiritual faith and family.
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