Several Reasons to Consider Homeschooling
The connotation surrounding homeschooling, at first, was one of being different, unusual, or perhaps even anti-social. However, today’s view of homeschooling is becoming one of possibility.
Homeschooling seems to fit the needs of both parents and students alike, and avoids many of the stereotypical interactions that teens, most especially, face today.
There are several reasons to consider homeschooling:
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for obtaining gainful employment
• More time spent with family and siblings
• Less anxiety about social situations
• Learning at your own pace, even excelling at a faster pace if desired
• Time for travel and extracurricular activities outside the home
• It shows that you have the ability to be self-directed, organized, and responsible
• No concern for snow days or inclement weather
• No missing the bus drama
• No hassles about what to wear
• Vacation time is your time
Flexible Scheduling
When it comes to flexible scheduling, nothing surpasses the opportunity for flexibility like homeschooling.
With homeschooling, you have the option of remaining disciplined and adhering to your own set schedule or, if circumstances come up, you can change and rearrange that schedule in order to suit your family’s needs.
You may choose to start your day every day at 8:00 a.m. like a traditional school schedule or you may choose to let your children sleep in a little later and extend further out into the day. It all depends on how your family dynamics work and what works best for you and your children.
Some families opt to get up early and get out of the house earlier at the end of the school day. This allows them to engage with other children their own age and join in extracurricular activities and even work.
