Argumentative Essay: Home School Vs Public Schools

Home School versus Public School

In our society, there are few things that are considered taboo to talk about due to passions of the different views, such as Religion and Politics. However, schooling is quickly becoming another taboo. The big debate on whether a Home School or Traditional School is best for children has been the source of many arguments. Each side of this debate has both pros and cons, but which one is truly best and why?

Public school in America began in 1635, which focused on “. . . virtues of family, religion, and community” rather than the education we have now in our schools. The academics became the main focus in the schools in the 19th century. By 1918, all students were to graduate elementary school. In 2001, the policy of “No Child Left Behind” was introduced, which is now known as the “Every Student Succeeds Act”. (1)

Home School was introduced in the 1970s by an educational theorist, John Holt. Holt’s friend, Raymond Moore vocalized his belief, “. . . children should be schooled at home until the

The children will learn absolutely nothing about why they are having the problem and how to solve it. If they go back to the same school, the problem is likely to recur. Sometimes a school change will solve the problem, so I prefer that as a solution rather than homeschooling. But with my own clients, I only recommend that if the situation is so longstanding and ingrained that even when the child follows my advice the problem still continues. The absolutely best solution is for the kids to be taught how to stop being bullied on their own.” (7) Bullying can and does occur in college, workplace and many other social places. It is important to learn how to protect yourself at a young age, so you can handle it better in your later