Homeschooling: Pros And Cons Of Home Education

Introduction According to Harding and Farrell (n.d.), homeschooling, also known as home education, refers to the education of children within the home setting, independent of the formal schooling context, and usually supervised by parents. However, according to McLoughlin and Chambers (2004), there is no developed consensus on the definition of homeschooling although it generally refers to an option or supplemental form of education in which a parent teaches their children at home. Eventually, homeschooling is an alternative way of educational practice where parents assume it is their responsibility for supervising their children’s education. Homeschooling has their own pros and cons. Different people have different opinion on it. People have been criticizing this issue because it involves a lot of vital aspects such as children’s future. That is why this issue is categorized as a controversial issue.

Pros

1. Religion

According to Martin (1997), for many parents who choose to homeschool their children, religion is the main reason. The parents can pass on their spiritual values to their children through homeschooling. It also give an opportunity for families to include their personal religious beliefs and values into all areas of the curriculum. This point shows homeschooling is better than normal schooling.

2. Customization : Parents can personalize their children’s pace of learning

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