It is not necessary To think a parent can do a better job than someone who got their degree in teaching is absurd. Where does a the Average Joe Parent get the idea that they are better qualified than a teacher, who went to college and sat in on classes to get their teaching license, think that they are better at teaching. Report Post

I think it should be, yes I've never met a homeschooled person that was glad they were homeschooled, I've met several that regret it deeply and wished they had the chance to socially develop. Combine that with the fact that I know an extended family member that plans to homeschool her two kids, is an absolute idiot and is getting approval from the state to do so, it's time to ditch this practice. We shouldn't have people that dropped out of school in 7th grade teaching kids, and I know at least one instance that that is about to take place. Report Post

"Homeschooling" is tantamount to a mis-education, so ban it! While the quality of the education that students receive in public schooling is often questionable, there are at least some basic quality standards that have to be adhered to. The same can not be said for homeschooling. Most parents who homeschool their children not only do not have a qualification in teaching, but they also homeschool their children because they dislike how mainstream schooling has a "secular" tone to it.



Christian supporters of homeschooling say that they are only teaching their children under the values that they hold. But when these "values" are not only grooming kids into a homophobic, backwards worldview, but teaching them information that is blatantly false (such as that the world is only four thousand years old, that dinosaurs and humans once co-existed, etc.) is the exact opposite of an education. Report Post

I was homeschooled - and I wish I wasn't There are a few exceptions, very few, but overall homeschooling should be illegal. It has pernamently damaged the way I interact with people, simply becuase I hardly know how. I'm always the "shy" dude in the corner, who may be book-smart, but isn't able to actually apply that knowlage when around others. Report Post

Children should not suffer from having unsuitable parents homeschooling I'm from Sweden and here the view is that children are their own individuals and should have the same education and chance in life regardless if your parents are addicts, nobel lauretts or religious fundamentalists. In short, homeschooled children would be great for some but terrible for others and since Sweden hates inequallity they chose to have mandatory education and keep the responsibility with the schools, not the parents. Report Post

Homeschooling can not, most of the times not bring professional light to all the subjects in the school system. In schools we have dedicated teachers with knowledge in their field of expertise, while a parent might be exceptional and being good in maybe four subjects, the majority of subjects is still left with sub-par treatment.

Social interactions aside, (which might be good and bad in both cases) the schools do help prevent polarisation between ethnic, racial and religious demographics, as the child is likely to interact with these children without any heed to the demographic background, making it harder for them to take absolute statements that everyone of a demographic is at fault. Report Post

Its not right There are many reasons to argue for or against this but if you think about it, it should be illegal. The child wouldnt be able to get any real world experiences. They wouldn't understand how friends could betray you or stand up for you. They would most likely get distracted or lose focus quickly and its a strain on parents if they have jobs too. Report Post

Yes absolutely - I'm living proof of it. My mother caused my brother and I irreparable harm during a crucial developmental period in our lives. Because I had learning disabilities (auditory) my mother often became infuriated with me and began verbally abusing me - an act that would get any ordinary teacher canned in heart beat. As a result, even at the age of 30 I have serious social phobias and poor self esteem. Homeschooling also delays the social integration process - it isolates you. I believe that it is very important for the state to get involved with parents that attempt to carry this out. In fact, most get frustrated with the process and end up relinquishing their kids to the public/private school system in the long run - leaving the professional, credentialed teacher with a pupil of which he or she is completely unaware of their progress or circumstances. I hate to say it, but homeschooling is a very slippery slope. Report Post

School takes away the fun of learning! How can people say it should be illegal? It makes so many people happy. Kids aren't dumb because they do homeschooling! Homeschooling gives kids the time to either slow down or speed up with their learning ability. I was homeschooled my whole life and I am VERY successful in life. I have made MORE friends with homeschooling than public school, because I did not have the pressure to make friends so I wouldn't have to be 'weird'. Homeschooling you get to decide what you want to learn and learn it so there for you are picking you classes another thing those activities are available to you outside of school their are places you can go to learn how to play instruments , places that you can join soccer club , foot ball , dance etc so your opinion on it is invalid , also homeschooling is better for your future because your child is not exposed to all the dangers that come to public schooling such as bullying , at home you are safe , you feel safe and you can be your self not feel like you have to be dumb because if your smart your known as a nerd or because your not as smart as other class mates feel dumb because you can not learn at their passe you can learn are what ever level you are to help you feel more comfortable which in the end you want to expand you knowledge you do not feel any force. Report Post