The word “Home Schooling” was first introduced to me by my children’s kindergarten’s supervisor a year ago. My children attend a kindergarten using fungates system and this kindergarten is run by a couple together with their siblings. What aroused my curiosity was that their children were able to help around in the kindergarten everyday. Questions like “Why are the children not in the school at this hour?” popped up and that was how I got to know the word “Home Schooling”. Then I got to know more mothers who home school their children.
Why are more and more people home schooling their children? I have been thinking and I came out with a few possible reasons. Firstly, I think by home schooling your child, your child gets your personal attention and the child can learn better at his or her own pace. Secondly, the syllabus is bible based and many Christians can be very sure that their child is not detached from the bible and at the same time he is learning good values through studies. Thirdly, children who are home schooled do not mix around with bad company and the possibility of negative peer group influence would be minimized. Fourthly, home schooled children have more time to learn other skills.
With the advancement of internet, home schooling has become very convenient. There are many online home school programs but The Jubilee Academy seems to be a good choice. It is an accredited school which offers courses ranging from pre-school to high school including summer school program. The bible based curriculum which becomes an attraction to many parents, is conducted via the internet which includes e-book, CD-ROMs, video and workbooks. The 24 hours a day and seven days a week support and curriculum make it easier for parents to home school their children.
There is just one worry about home schooling our children and that involves the social aspect. Many worry that children who are home schooled have no opportunity to socialize and mix with other children and therefore there is no room for them to exchange views and experience. However, this problem has been curbed by The Jubilee Academy via their social center which is monitored and safe.
If you think that home schooling is expensive, discard that perception because The Jubilee Academy provides an affordable price for all courses offered. It is not surprising if you take into account the absence of concrete classroom, equipments, furniture and all other overhead expenses. If you are thinking of home schooling your child, take advantage of the mid year tuition discount to try out The Jubilee Academy online home school program. Do not hesitate anymore but find out more today!
2 comments:
we are currently debating whether or not to homeschool our girls. For me, it comes down to being able to provide each child with the best education by allowing them to learn in a way that allows them to reach their potential. I worry that that will not happen in a classroom setting.
The social aspect, I do worry about, but there are so many programs in our area for homeschoolers that I do not think it will be a problem.
I think our decision will come down to whether or not I think I can do it! Its a tough decision, my eldest is 3 1/2 so the decision needs to be made soon.
I thought of homeschooling before too for my kids and went to the education dept to ask about it. We need to apply for it and they will come and check often. There are certain rules to follow too.
This is, of course, meant for the formal education and not just on preschool.
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