Over the past several years an educational phenomenon has been exploding across America. Fed up with the homogenized, secular indoctrination; embrace of dysfunctional and sexualized behavior; and tolerance for rebellious and unruly children that largely define public education in the United States, an increasing number of parents are pulling their kids out of the local schools and opting instead for a home education plan.
According to Dr. Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI), as of 2010 there were, by best estimates, over two million homeschooled students ages five to 18 in the United States, with the population of home educated students growing by up to six percent every year. While the reasons parents choose to teach their kids at home may vary, what is clear is that homeschooled kids outshine their public-schooled counterparts on just about every level.
Home-educated students typically score 15 to 30 points above public-school students on standardized achievement tests — and they do so regardless of their parents’ level of formal education. These taught-at-home students also typically score above the average on the SAT and ACT tests colleges use for admission — which means that most universities love having them, and in many cases actively recruit them. And while opponents warn that homeschooled students miss out on crucial opportunities for socialization provided in a public-school setting, the truth is that children educated at home typically score above average in tests of social, emotional, and psychological development.
Dr. Ray told The New American that increasingly parents throughout the United States are turning toward home-based education because “they want solid academics for their children, values and worldview that they choose rather than what the state chooses, stronger family relationships, and individualized education rather than a one-size-fits-all system.” He added that many concerned parents are fed up with the lax behavioral standards prevalent in most public schools.
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7 comments:
Homeschooling is indoctrination of children with parental propaganda, prevents children from thinking on their own.
I have successfully watched this work for dozens and dozens of families.
Anon 11:07 just thinks we should allow the state to indoctrinate children instead of parents. Most home educated children learn to think on their own far better than in the public sector. The state does not want children to think on their own. the state wants children to think like they do. Bravo for the parents who are able to make this kind of commitment.
My 3 grandchildren are homeschooled and belong to a co-op (Howard Co) where they meet with other homeschoolers for Friday organized classes and field trips. Also there are groups which plan senior prom and graduation. The oldest one graduated a year early and excelled in her college admission testing. She is now enrolled in college for Nursing. They all participate in activites such as sports, dance, martial arts (oldest girl is Black Belt). I am very pleased with their acaemic success, independence, and socialization....not for everyone, but I'm so glad my daughter and son-in-law could do this for their children.
"Homeschooling is indoctrination of children with parental propaganda, prevents children from thinking on their own."
Seriously? Did they start teaching logic in public schools and not tell us? When did that happen?
kids could very easily be schooled at home over computers. the hold back now is to find teachers able to run computers.
If I had a young child in this day & age, I'd home school, too. The behavioral issues in the school are atrocious. Unfortunately, the teachers are totally powerless to do anything for fear of reprisals and lawsuits.
home school far and away better than any other type of education. the proof is in the "end results" as shown in this article.
for those who are still clinging to the last hoorah of government schools; know this, it's the armpit of education and you shouldn't send your dog to government schools. it's dying a faster death in more recent years and will be nothing buy a bad memory at some point. it's time you get over it and move on to higher ground.
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