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The Disadvantages Of Home Schooling
By By Allan Wilson
“Home Schooling – Look Before You Leap” Are you considering your children? While you may have focused on the advantages of this form of education, take a moment to think about possible disadvantages of home schooling. Consider the demands of before you take the plunge. Answer the following questions with “yes” or “no” to see where you stand on readiness to home school your children. 1.) I am available to stay home and commit many hours to not only instructing my child, but researching subject material, curriculums, and assessments. 2.) I have effective teaching skills and know how to guide my child through the learning process. 3.) I convey accurate subject material. 4.) I understand the academic needs and abilities of my child. 5.) I can provide activities for my child to participate in that work on their socialization skills. 6.) I fully believe in and hold responsibility for my child’s education. If you answered “yes”
Home-schooling growing in popularity - United Press International
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Home Schooling On Rise - TurnTo23.com
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HOME-SCHOOLING: A perfect storm for online learning - Washington Times
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Homegrown education - AberdeenNews.com
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Home Schooling ? The Ins And Outs Of Do It Yourself Education - Meadow Free Press
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.meadowfreepress.com/homeschooling/0,1873,340324,00.html&cid=0&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNGxz5oAg6k8NI55-A2BM-r2QJ24Cw"><b>Home Schooling</b> ? The Ins And Outs Of Do It Yourself Education</a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>Meadow Free Press, ID -</font> <nobr>Jan 3, 2009</nobr></font><br><font size=-1><b>Home schooling</b> has been around for a long time now and involves more than one million children in the US alone and experience means that are many options <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
Children home-schooled aboard RV - Ventura County Star
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/5-0&fd=R&url=http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jan/05/reading-writing-and-road-trips-children-home-rv/&cid=0&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNHLmR5PwWMPHMR2IevL8ks1LNw_CA">Children <b>home</b>-schooled aboard RV</a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>Ventura County Star, CA -</font> <nobr>20 hours ago</nobr></font><br><font size=-1><b>Home schooling</b> on the road ?is not common necessarily,? said Loren Mavromati, president of the California Homeschool Network, which provides resources and <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
Brazilian home schoolers taken to court - OneNewsNow
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/6-0&fd=R&url=http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx%3Fid%3D371778&cid=0&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNEw9_lxVTXyRB2FWE-bWlWpqNN4Ww">Brazilian <b>home</b> schoolers taken to court</a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>OneNewsNow, MS -</font> <nobr>14 hours ago</nobr></font><br><font size=-1>One of the judges ruled that the test scores should not even be considered because the quality of public <b>schooling</b> versus <b>home schooling</b> was not on trial, <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
When the school desk is the family kitchen table - The Northern Light
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://thenorthernlight.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/530618&cid=0&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNHSH5ehR5GW01uD3biFZDKnjWqKVg">When the school desk is the family kitchen table</a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>The Northern Light, Canada -</font> <nobr>16 minutes ago</nobr></font><br><font size=-1>By James Mallory Sarah Smith of Bathurst believes that parents are their child's best teacher and that's why she's chosen <b>home schooling</b> for her family of <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
JASON: Home-schoolers - Washington Times
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td width=80 align=center valign=top><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8i-0&fd=R&url=http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/02/home-schoolers/&cid=1286292902&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNHgpTFPLWuep4k0p3uEvbPT2RAmkQ"><img src=http://nt2.ggpht.com/news?imgefp=8k3vQcMxFBAJ&imgurl=media.washingtontimes.com/media/img/photos/2009/01/01/fire_001_r329x151.JPG%3Fe315d4515574cec417b1845392ba687dd98c17ce width=80 height=37 alt="" border=1><br><font size=-2>Washington Times</font></a></font></td><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8-0&fd=R&url=http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/02/home-schoolers/&cid=1286292902&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNHgpTFPLWuep4k0p3uEvbPT2RAmkQ">JASON: <b>Home</b>-schoolers</a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>Washington Times, DC -</font> <nobr>Jan 1, 2009</nobr></font><br><font size=-1>Especially striking is the growth of <b>home schooling</b> among African American households. The US Department of Education reported 103000 black children were <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
Deb Adamson: A well-deserved break from home schooling - MetroWest Daily News
<table border=0 width= valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign=top class=j><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class=lh><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/9-0&fd=R&url=http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/education/x2094347504/Deb-Adamson-A-well-deserved-break-from-home-schooling&cid=0&ei=OttiSce9EYrFmQehhcznAw&usg=AFQjCNEkH9WrTcicp_-NcSUvT4qRBcI50Q">Deb Adamson: A well-deserved break from <b>home schooling</b></a><br><font size=-1><font color=#6f6f6f>MetroWest Daily News, MA -</font> <nobr>Dec 31, 2008</nobr></font><br><font size=-1>She had seriously considered <b>home schooling</b> before ultimately deciding on private school, so she?s obviously supportive and personally enthusiastic about <b>...</b></font></div></font></td></tr></table>
to all these questions then you have tackled the major disadvantages of home schooling. These disadvantages vary in intensity based on individual circumstances, but can be overcome through local support groups and educational resources. Expertise in each subject area and the art of teaching are among the biggest disadvantages in home schooling. Certified public school teachers take several courses on teaching methods, strategies, and learning disabilities. Heavy content area specific classes are taken as well. In addition they must pass the Praxis examination and adhere to state standards before they can teach in the public school system. As a home school parent, you are not required to go through these rigorous courses and examinations. Therefore, you must be honest with your self and accurately assess your abilities. Time is another factor. Although schedules are flexible, the academic work must be accomplished one way or another. It is up to you as the parent to keep the learning train running and productive. Lastly, you will need to deal with people that view as a lesser form of education. You will need to stick by your choice and feel confident that you are doing what is best for your child. Home schooling can be extremely rewarding for some and an absolutely nightmare for others. Should you home school? Before deciding read more free articles by visiting: Home Schooling Guide
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