Elaina Adolfson: hey, i was homeschooled for eight years so i know plenty about it. first, there isn't really a definite answer as to what method of education is "better" homeschooling is certanily better for its' flexibility and waking up late and going at your own pace and not having any hw and being free over the weekend. but regular school also has good things about it like learning how to socialize and deal with people and learning how to interact with people. i didn't start sports until i was 12 so i didnt really know how to make friends, and had hardly any experience w/ how to interact w/ kids my own age. that really caught up to me when i entered an actual high school for the first time. however, home school is better in that there's no competition for popularity, no heartbreak over broken relationships, and no bullying. so i guess it depends on the kind of person you are. oh, and w/ homescholing, there's DEFINITELY a temptation to just sit around, watch movies on! youtube, play games on miniclip, etc....after all, you're home! what's home for? you have to be on top of things and have to treat homeschooling as if it's a "normal" school, or else u won't get anywhere. the whole point of homeschooling is to go at ur own pace, but if "your own pace" means not getting anything done, that's gonna hurt u in the end, not help you. hope this helps!~j...Show more
Kris Bozelle: Look up some charter schools in your area if you're in high school..I wouldn't recommend it though. Online schooling is very tedious.
Lyman Gauld: Depends on your definition of "better." If you get sick easily, homeschooling will allow you to control exposure to illnesses more. (So many kids go to school sick because their parents don't believe they are sick, or don't want them to miss lessons, or the parents don't want to have to miss work themselves to stay home with the sick child.) It will also allow you to continue working while sick, if you are able,! while still getting the rest and recovery time you need.Don't! like going to school? A lot of people find that homeschooling is better because they can use methods and materials that are better suited to their needs and find that learning isn't such a chore if you can tailor the program to yourself.As for those who say you can't get into college? They don't necessarily know what they are talking about. Many haven't researched it at all and are making assumptions. You might want to read "And What About College? How homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges and universities" by Cafi Cohen or "Homeschooling: A Family's Journey" by Gregory and Martine Millman for information on getting into college as a homeschooler.Personally, I think that homeschooling gives the best education possible, for those who are willing to invest the time and energy.Good luck....Show more
Shandi Wedge: Home school is always the better choice IMO. The only advantage to government or private school is socializing. But if you don't have a ! problem with that then home school has many advantages. It is also now free so you are not losing the tax dollars you are required to pay to keep up government schools. Try K12 program. That is the program my daughter is in. Hopefully your state has it.
Neely Youngblut: it all depends but im homeschooled and i love it !!! progress academy is a good online homeschooling place thats were i go
Donnell Nocella: Normal school is preferred both by the wide population and colleges. Mainly due to the fact you get to interact with other students which does attribute to your success in learning.
Mikel Bethay: No! In fact, the valedictorian of Princeton's class of 2002 was a home schooler. It's becoming more and more common. If you meet the schools' rigorous standards, they don't much care where you went to school. Some schools may require supplemental materials: the Common Application Home School Supplement, references, additional SAT II test scores (some schools r! equire 5 from home schooled students!), a curriculum syllabus, transcri! pts, writing samples, etc.. The more you are able to document, the better. Check the websites of each school you're interested in for school-specific requirements for home schoolers. Many college websites now have special Home School FAQ sections. If you can't find any, email or call the admissions office to ask. Hope this helps! Shoot high!...Show more
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