Pros and Cons of Homeschooling

So, you want to know the pros and cons of homeschooling and you don't want the "mamby pamby, feel good, happily ever after" answer. Knowing the cons and the benefits can help you make a wise decision for your family. You want real life, in the trenches, honesty from imperfect parents who choose to teach their kids at home for whatever reason.

You are in the right place.

Homeschooling Benefits

Benefits to Homeschooling - Since I am a homeschool mom, it would make sense to share the good news first. What long term benefits will you reap by home educating, even if it's just for a year? Add these to your list of pros of teaching at home.

Homeschooling Benefits - This is actually a list of the everyday things that would qualify as pros of home education. Don't forget to check out the companion list below..."Cons of homeschooling."

Advantage of Homeschooling - So, what's my favorite "pro" about teaching my kids at home? It's actually a benefit that encompasses several areas of our life at home.

Facts About Homeschooling - Top 10 facts about homeschool that are often misunderstood by the general public. Your situation will dictate if these are pros or cons.

Homeschooling vs. Public Schools Debate - Top three reasons why homeschooling wins hands down.

Homeschool vs. Public School Examples - Read about the experience of a homeschool student on a field trip compared with that of a public school student on the same field trip.

Disadvantages of Homeschooling

Disadvantages of Homeschooling - The four biggest issues you will have to face if you decide to homeschool. Veterans know these all too well. For some, these will be "cons" that are deal breakers.

Bad Things About Homeschooling - Another one of the bad thing about homeschool that I didn't realize until after we started.

Cons of Homeschooling - This is the companion list to the "Homeschooling Benefits" link above. The two lists together make up a good sampling of the pros and cons of homeschooling. As the 80's song reminds us... "Every rose has it's thorn."

Homeschool Burnout - As your start to get experience under your belt, homeschool burnout can start to set in. Deb Erbach Burger has words of encouragement for the worn and weary veteran.

Negative Effects of Homeschooling - My take on the arguement that homeschooling has negative effects on children and society.

Family and Friends Who Are Against Homeschooling - You love your family and your friends, but they are criticising your decision to homeschool. What should you do?

Bad Attitudes - Everyone knows parents have to deal with bad attitudes every now an then. What to do when that ugly trait rears its head.

Disadvantage of Homeschooling - What is the one thing that can keep causing problems when you homeschool?

Homeschool Socialization - Is it really the "s" word? Can homeschoolers fit in in society?

Research Against Homeschooling - Where are the studies that prove you shouldn't homeschool?

Social Disadvantages of Homeschooling - Homeschoolers' social lives require extra effort.

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