Parents who want to homeschool their children but still have some reservations about it should take time to consider the positive and negative aspects of homeschooling.
The following information will help parents know what to expect when they homeschool their children, detailing the disadvantages. It will enable you to make a better informed decision if you’re still uncommitted to homeschooling, and it will help you determine what negative aspects of homeschooling you will be able to tolerate.
Homeschooling parents are required to:
– Be around their children all day long. This can be difficult when children become restless and misbehave
– Frequently explain their reasons for homeschooling their children to friends and relatives unsympathetic or confused about their decision
– Restrain anger and remain patient when children struggle with learning
– Effectively handle the difficulties of moving at a slower pace than public school instruction
– Spend large amounts of money on books and other learning materials
– Constantly adapt to be effective teachers
– Constantly motivate their children
– Speak with other people homeschooling their children to get ideas about solving difficult problems if they’re unsure about the best course of action
– Spend time reviewing numerous curriculum programs up to their standards and best suiting their children’s learning needs
– Spend more time finding playmates and friends for their children in similar circumstances