Home Schooling

Choosing the right form of education for your children can be a difficult decision. There are several options for educating children - private/parochial school, public school, and home schooling. Finding the right school for your children's needs can be one of the most vital choices you make for the future of your sons and/or daughters. So which type of education is really the best choice - home school or traditional school?

In order to find the right choice for your children, it's best to consider the following:

a. Discipline - Not only does your child have to be disciplined in their learning, but so does the parent. The entire education of your child is completely in your hands and can be a full-time job. It is important that you, as the parent, can discipline yourself to set a schedule for your child and devote enough time during the week for their studies.

b. Patience - Teaching anyone, whether they are children, adults, or senior citizens, takes a great deal of care and patience. Sometimes concepts are not quickly grasped by your students, and may take a bit of extra effort in explanation. If you do not have the patience to participate in the process of learning, home schooling may not be the best option for your children.

c. Socialization - Since, in most cases, home schooling is done on a 1 to 1 basis between you and your child, there may be a lack of social interaction between your child and other classmates that are his/her age. It's important to still find ways for your child to interact, play, and socialize with other children. This can be done through team sports, hobbies, or clubs.

These are just three of the things to consider when choosing home schooling or traditional schooling. If you can meet the expectations of the three items mentioned above, you may be on your way to successfully home-schooling your child.