Your children will be socially retarded, Does that not mean anything to you? Firstly, Proposition operates under the assumption that a kid needs an extraordinary non-parent mentor to fully develop its potential. That stinks. If religiosity truly is the top factor, parents will enroll their children in a religious school, thus impose a single world view as well. In August 2008, the number of children with measles doubled to 131; homeschooled children accounted for 25 of 30 in an outbreak in Chicago in May and for 11 of 19 cases in Grant County, Washington[[http://tinyurl.com/6yp4lk]]. However, that exclusivity of belief is remarkably unhealthy we believe that the adherents of all religions shouldnt shut themselves away, but rather engage in society as a whole, and understand other peoples beliefs and points of view. Moreover, this is one country where homeschool parents are actively persecuted. We recognize that there will be parents who will break the law, just as there are still those who commit murder, theft, and fraud despite the harshest of punishments. Beyond that they were able to hold intelligent and lengthy conversations with adults or peers from a very young age, impressing people with their grasp of concepts and vocabulary. Socialization is not a problem for homeschoolers. It is this sort of mentoring that can lead a person from simply having potential to becoming self-actualized, and banning homeschooling best provides an avenue towards that goal. This leaves some unchallenged and others humiliated. I can work at my own pace (In some classes I take 6 days to learn and take the test on the 7th day, in others I take up to 12 days) I can get help from my parents any time of the day and I feel like I have less of a workload (less weight on my shoulders). For instance, it is extremely difficult to draw the line between homeschooling and small private schools. Homeschooling can be a guise for unschooling. What if the child does school work the day the state comes knocking, and house chores the rest of the year? .so why ae we spending a fortune five days a week??? As time went, they argued instead that these same parents would be the critical voice to finally reform public schooling; or that they would hone their kids education and thus make up for demonstrated drawbacks of public schools. As evident in our case, majority of homeschooled kids benefit the society. Required subjects, electives, and life skills classes such as how to manage money or how to start a business. The children are told what to think, what the government thinks they should know and are not given a chance to really be able to disagree or argue their thoughts. I dont see a positive outcome and without checkpoints in place, its permitted. It necessarily limits the scope of a childs learning by placing it on the expertise (or lack thereof) of a single individual. Using their own source, we see that unschooling is actually unorthodox approach to homeschooling that does not focus on formal classes, set curriculum or tests, which is basically equal to the widely accepted[[http://tinyurl.com/3admh7u]] Montessori educational program. To them the child is an individual to the state, merely one of the many thousands moving through the system. Oh my. Classroom education often fails the bright and the slow, by going too slowly for the former and too fast for the latter. No one is perfect, but it has been the right choice for me. Firstly, underprivileged families may qualify to have their uniforms paid for by governmental grants [[http://tinyurl.com/2w6fw2d]]. uniform, trips, and transport) who simply cant be bothered with the hassle of ensuring their child receives schooling. yes that helped me a lot now I am home-schooled I am happy and its better than being at school. This phenomenon of rational racism is well-accounted for in modern research, most recently by Tim Harfords Logic of Life: no Proposition mechanism changes this.What stems therefrom is that a childs environment is often only as diverse as parents allow it to be and there is no change to that with homeschooling ban.Secondly, we think it rubbish that homeschooling should somehow eliminate diversity from socialization in sports teams or other clubs. Well said! We consistently showed that homeschooling enriches students, that it gives them better in some cases, the only education for life and thus ensures social integration. also anyone who says other wise is deluding themselves. Demonstrably, though, it is not: religious or moral instruction is a relevant reason for only 1.3% of parents and, even if it were, no association was found between parents most importantreasons for homeschooling and the pedagogical methods they utilized [[http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~soc/downloads/senior_projects/2008_Higgins.pdf]].Even in the 2007 study provided, more parents cite a concern about the school environment and dissatisfaction with academic instruction at other schools rather than religious reasons. No or little truancy, for the most part they pay their own way and .take care of their dorms. 74 56 comments Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment lost_mah_account 1 yr. ago Don't want it banned outright but it should at the very least be heavily regulated by the government to insure the child is getting not only a decent education and isn't being neglected in any way. As a country, Germany insists that, among other reasons, children must go to school for proper socialization despite studies showing the falseness of this statement. Regarding the bland assertion concerning lack of empathy, we feel obliged to point out thatBrian D. Ray, 2009, Research Facts on Homeschooling The home-educated are doing well, typically above average, on measures of social, emotional, and psychological development [including] peer interaction, self-concept, leadership skills, family cohesion, participation in community service, and self-esteem. 71% of Americans say that homeschooling should be allowed, while only 16% disagree and say it shouldn't be. This kills their point of educational quality for all homeschooled children transferred to public schools which we showed is not going to happen.Strangely, Proposition advocates a position that homeschoolers like John Holt[[http://tinyurl.com/yk3kry]] used to stand for in the 1960s: that the system can be changed by thorough discussion of its flaws. . We believe a self-actualized individual is aware of their own limitations because their talents have been nurtured from a young age, with their mentors providing for their development.Under the homeschooling system parents become much more exclusive mentors to a child, and this can be problematic. Parents influence their children and can direct them to other intellectual pursuits that the school does not offer, or can tell children why they object to something they might hear or learn in school rather than pretending that the subject they dislike does not exist. We believe we live in a fallen world and corrupt society. Well damn, I guess I must have missed the memo there, next time Im in a social setting Ill be sure to reinforce your homeschool social retard stereotype. Laws protect children from their parents physical abuse. Pros Cons Homeschooling deprives children of an important environment for socializing. The needs of one or a very small number of students are the focus of the entire educative process. Even if ban worked, it wont yield benefits; rather harm them. The point of the curriculum is that these are things we have decided as a society that children need to learn. In my personal opinion, giving your children the chance to think independently (whereas public schools do not) is what homeschooling does for children, it gives them a chance to become leaders, form their own ideas and integrate it into society. It is a governments duty to protect its citizens, particularly those who are not old enough to oppose parents. Pass the SAT, SCAT or whatever, and it makes no difference who your influence is. According to Bartholet, homeschooling can prevent children from receiving a meaningful education, leave them open to child abuse, and can socially isolate them. Many deeply held beliefs such as creationism are undermined, directly and indirectly, by state sector educators. Now, to make a point, I am protective of my child but not to the point of being overbearing. Even going to the grocery store can be turned into a learning experience. Field trips are awesome learning experiences that my kids actually enjoy. Homeschooling is a legalized version of this limiting and unnecessary practice. Freedom of choice should exist in this arena, given all the responsibilities a parent assumes in bringing up a child: refusing parents the right to educate their children at home is an affront to a familys liberty. Thats always a sure sign of a flawed premise and weak argument. I was homeschooled so that makes me socially retarted huh? to be honest the majority of people i have met who where homed school lack in basic social skills. Both subjects are STEM classes. This serves as a powerful disincentive to parents who choose to home school these parents take their childrens education so seriously that they teach children themselves; they will weigh pros and cons very carefully.As for the supposed loophole, there is a substantial difference between a state recognized private school and Aunty Jane teaching the neighborhood kids. For the part about not being challenged, have you ever heard of things called enriched learning classes of extracurricular activities. Given state regulation is present, isnt this just private schooling on a micro level? I. They can even learn budgeting by helping with the grocery planning and shopping. Law School professor says there may be a dark side of homeschooling One is for 1st through 3rd grade and the other is for 4th through 6th grade. My kids are well mannered, kind, good citizens, law abiding, talented, and dependable. Oh my! Both involve taking ones child out of the states prescribed school structure and instead educating them in a private environment thats been vetted by the state. At Alternet there is a great article by Kristin Rawls on homeschooling and educational neglect. Some people may think that homeschooled kids are not as well-rounded as kids who go to traditional schools. However, homeschooled kids have more extracurricular activities. Oh, and there is far less bullying with homeschooled children. Since the government still has control over the curriculum, the values of the society can still be reflected through education and a level of quality control is still maintained. However, it is definitely easier to reveal the kids talent for the parents who knows it deeply, than for the teacher who only needs perfunctory awareness of it. Perpetually, Proposition picks extreme cases like homeschooling as religious indoctrination, or minority methods like unschooling, and argues that we need to ban homeschooling to ban these extremes. Should home schooling be banned? - The Post - UnHerd inconsistent with a proper [] I went to primary school and loved it, i had all the support and help but when it came to secondary it was dreadful! If a a student had the same teacher for 12 years, it would be cause for alarm. Parents are entitled to make judgements about the quality of state provided teaching. This usually means that these children are taught with only a single world view in mind that has the potential to go completely unchallenged throughout the childs development. There is a possibility that young people from public schools can also be accepted to top tier universities.[[http://tiny.cc/w03kz]]. Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Bartholet - Homeschooling should be banned As the affirmative team, we strongly believe we should ban, meaning not allow, home-schooling in Australia. Homeschooling provides parents the chance to fully use the potential of their children and give them the most effective education because they can work with them on topics in which the children are good. Refuting the mentors point, we showed that their importance is largely speculative, but that public schools give fewer opportunities still to meet mentors than homeschooling. If someone finds it difficult to pay for public schools they are unlikely to be able to take the time off to homeschool their children. Classroom education often fails the bright and the slow. The practice of homeschooling has essentially been around since the dawn of time. In Australia, home-schooling is defined as learning outside of the public or private school environment. We firmly believe that education provided by the state is by its very nature far less likely to make mistakes than parents or home tutors. 8 Reasons Why Homework Shouldn't be Banned - Schooling, Homeschooling You have the right to religious bigotry, however, that doesnt mean you get to determine how my child is educated. This could be for a number of reasons perhaps it may be due to the fact that their children are predominately seen in the home environment, limiting their chances to show off their potential in other situations. The Real Reason Why a Harvard Professor Thinks Homeschooling Should Be Moreover, this is a debate about whose claim to the right to guide a child is greater, the states or parents. If the level of literacy I see reflected in that asinine debate and commentary are indicative of what public education has to offer, lets outlaw public schools! When parents are (often rightly) concerned about the state of public education, their concern is likely to revolve mostly around their own child or children. There are many reasons why homeschooling should be banned. Being able to integrate depends on exposure to other people obviously theres more diversity in a class than in the home! If you went to public school you were taught what to think. A system can try to cater for these problems but it will frequently fail, not least because those it tries to monitor will often wilfully mislead it. Here's Why Good People Oppose "Reasonable" Homeschool Regulation - HSLDA We trust parents to know what is best for their child parents care more, because its their child. It is absurd to suggest that children only interact with others at school. These values include public health required immunizations not only have concrete benefits but also teach children that their actions have consequences on the greater whole. In summary, we should ban home-schooling because home-schooled children are not given a complete and balanced education and they do not attain the full spectrum of social skills needed to interact with our ever growing world. Im sorry, but who grasped much of what they have learned sitting reading cut and dry textbooks that you fall asleep to because it is so boring. The whole experiance proved that the scariest words in the English language really are Im from the government, Im here to help. Best idea is to blame the PARENTS of public school kids that the U.S. is essentially failing in math, science and reading. Home education avoids the pitfalls of both. The Proposition claims that parents couldnt see the whole picture: in light of these facts, we can say that teachers in public schools cannot even look for it.All that this ban means is that children will spend more time with overworked teachers instead of loving parents: we have already proven that home-schooled kids attend more extra-curricular activities than public-school kids, thereby meeting more mentors to be guided by than public-school students. If a parent, for instance, teaches his children and children of his neighbor could he technically be eligible for a private school status? No matter the alleged benefits of Proposition policy, it must first show that the mechanism for putting them forward is effective. Schools do benefit public health. Debate was encouraged and we never formed opinions for our kids. Disturbingly, some parents homeschool children only because they believe the state should not mandate vaccinations for students. They are with other children and learning different subjects. 0 There are a few reasons why people might judge homeschooled kids harshly. There is a large difference. Their course of study can be individualized with understanding of their unique strengths and weaknesses. They spend their time in school uselessly and cant use their potential because teachers dont have time to work with them. Just to make things perfectly clear, I am not religious, as a matter of fact, my ONLY belief is in facts, what I can see and touch. This can lead to social isolation and problems with social skills later in life. We dont believe it is: as the only punishment put forward by Prop is fining the parents/legal guardians, we say that many parents will be more than happy to pay a fine for the privilege of educating their own child. Just because I am not a teacher does not mean I dont know what is best for my child. No doubt some parents who want to educate at home have good intentions but others do not, and we dont have the same kind of immediate control over them. This is evident in homeschooling already as Parents who home-school children increasingly are wealthy [[http://tinyurl.com/np2qog]] and thus would be able to afford public or private schools if homeschooling were banned. They tend to come from two parent households, where both parents are substantially educated themselves, are thus reasonably financially comfortable, and place a high importance on education[[http://www.educationbug.org/a/homeschool-statistics.html]]. Again, they learn to respect others. She argues that anybody can homeschool, even parents who are illiterate. Of course, schools should reform to ensure such behaviour is minimised but if parents want to avoid such perils altogether, and teach their child within an environment that caters for their religious needs, that is and should be their right.Nowhere is this more true than in discussing the appropriate place of dogma in schools. This does not go together: if a child is able to pass a standardised test with flying colors, then it can easily fulfill public education standards (substandard by Propositions own admission). We have formed cooperatives and classes on our own to fill in educational needs of any variety. While some parents curriculum may be aligned with that of the public, there are no safeguards against parents that may indoctrinate their kids with beliefs that will raise them to become harmful citizens. Homes are very unlikely to have extensive science laboratories, sports facilities. The most important thing in this debate is ensuring children receive the decent education which they have a right to something that, with its resources, experience and expertise, the state is best placed to do. Not to mention we are falling globally in education. Opposition says that public schools are on the government agenda enough[[http://tinyurl.com/cpp9hq]], without need for extra voices; moreover, we think that homeschoolers would rather lobby for reinstatement of homeschooling than engage in a Sisyphean task of reforming a system they hate.Several ideas in this argument merit refutation simply by virtue of being bland assertions.