The concept of homeschooling is not new; it has been around for a very long time. However, there has been a surge in homeschoolers and the diversity of people adopting the practice in the last two decades.
We have compiled some of the pros and cons of homeschooling to help you make a more informed decision. We encourage you to weigh your options before deciding because your choice will affect your family.
Homeschooling allows you to plan daily activities, ensuring that you have time to do everything else while still educating your child. You can still pick up the groceries, visit the laundromat AND teach your kids. It doesn’t end there!
Relationships are stronger and better when there is communication, companionship, and support. You can achieve all of these fairly easily when you homeschool.
The Cons of Homeschooling: Little to No Personal Time
The Cons of Homeschooling: Little to No Personal Time
If you plan to homeschool your children, you should also know that you will have less time for yourself. Homeschooling is a tiring, time-consuming job.
Social interactions are crucial to child development—for example, classroom conversations, group assignments, dance rehearsals, workshop classes, etc. Your child will miss out on all of these.