Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should children be homeschooled?
Position‹2 of 3›

No, children should not be homeschooled - they should go to public school

This position holds that children should not be homeschooled but should attend public school. It argues public schools socialise children and let them learn from subject experts, whereas homeschooling deprives them of socialising and athletics and forces parents into two demanding roles.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Homeschooled children miss out on valuable socializing opportunities
    Children who are in their own home will not have the same opportunities to make friends as others.
  2. There is a lack of all-around expertise in homeschooling
    Perhaps a parent is really good at math, but can they teach English as well?
  3. Children miss out on high school athletics
    They miss out on a free opportunity to play sports with their peers.
  4. Parents must adapt to two roles
    Being both a parent and a teacher is just too much for many adults.