Being an educator is the most important profession. It is the one profession that leads to all others. Without an education, a person cannot reach their life goals of becoming the person they want to be and have the career they want to have. There are two ways of teaching children. One is at a traditional public or private school, and the other is home schooling. The question is, where do children learn the most?
Educating children at home and at a traditional school setting both have advantages. Of course, both have disadvantages as well. However, there is one place where a child can achieve the greatest learning, and that is at home.
One-on-one attention
A child who attends a public or private school has the challenge of competing with others for the teacher's attention. One of the most important things to remember about teaching children is that each one learns differently. Many times educators don't have the time to gain an understanding of how each child learns best. But at home a child has individualized attention that comes from their very first and best teacher, their parent.
If a child has a learning disability, the teacher in a traditional public or private school must follow that child's specific individualized learning program and is not permitted to deviate from it. The classroom teacher must incorporate modifications that are specific to that child so they might achieve their maximum learning potential.
In a home school, if a child has a learning disability, the school is still required to provide modifications for the child, but this takes place in a setting where he or she will be able to have the maximum attention from their parent to help them learn at the highest level possible.
Greater independent thinking
Students that are taught by their parents at home have a tendency to think more independently than their counterparts at a public or private school. They are more likely to think for themselves rather than follow the ideas of a group. This results in a greater level of maturity when children who are home-schooled head on to higher education such as a public or private college.
More time spent on learning
Children who are home-schooled spend more of their time on learning. In private and public school settings, there are some children who learn faster than others. Therefore, many children spend a lot of time waiting on others who need to catch up with the rest of the class. This takes away from the amount of time that could be spent learning new concepts.
Providing a safe environment
Home schooling provides a safe environment for a child to learn. Society is becoming ever more dangerous, and with a number of deadly school shootings in the past few years, home schooling provides an environment that is close-knit and safe.
When a parent teaches their child at home, there is a greater opportunity for the child to learn more. There is more time spent on academics than behavior problems. It is safer, and the child spends more time attaining knowledge rather than competing for grades among classmates. Home schooling is more individualized and offers an environment that is structured and geared to the particular child.