Homeschooling is something that’s not popular at all in this part of the world. I do wonder if this method of education will ever take off in our region. I know of many parents who aren’t happy with the public education system. Their only choice is naturally to send their children to private schools if they can afford it.
For those who can’t, then they will still have to bear with a system they do not believe in. I guess that’s where all sorts of tuition classes and different curriculum online come into place as supplementary classes for the children in the hope that all these little extras will help.
To a certain extent I’m sure these additional classes help. However, I feel that loading a child with so much besides attending school can sometimes be detrimental. That’s my personal opinion, of course.
We’re not well versed with homeschooling curriculum here at all, otherwise I think that can be a good alternative to public education system for those who can’t afford to send their children to private schools. Don’t you think so? It serves many mothers well especially for those who would love to spend as much time as they can with their children at home.
Of course homeschooling is a lot of work for the parents, but who knows, it might be worth the effort and time because it means that we can teach our children what we feel is best. The downside of homeschooling is of course the social factor. Having a social life is equally important in a child’s life, and that is what is terribly lacking in a homeschool system. But if we think creatively enough, this aspect can be well compensated in other ways.
What are your thoughts on homeschooling? Any experience to share?
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I don’t think homeschooling will ever become mainstream. Even overseas, a minority of kids are home schooled. But it is certainly an interesting prospect, and something I will consider for my children.
i think it is great to have kids intact with the homeschooling first.. then above 10.. send to school..