Public School or Homeschooling?

I think the decision of public schooling or homeschooling is only to be made solely upon the child's decision and in which she/he feels the most comfortable in. As a child I was never given the choice of homeschooling, my mom and grandparents were completely against it. I was not happy in public school due to being constantly put down my peers and feeling like I wasn't good enough all the time, I was always known by the "emo girl" or "the girl with no friends" It really downed my self confidence and at some points made me despise my existence. However that was just my experience, everyone is different, some are lucky and always gain their peers acceptance. The way I see it is, if you're in home school you are only dealing with schoolwork and schooling only. But if you are in public school you not only have school to worry about but also you have to worry about being accepted and not getting put down by your peers. And also if you are worried about a child not being given the opportunity to make friends while getting homeschooled, there are always other ways to make friends like youth groups or activities.

I am Home Schooling my children and there is nothing wrong with it to me. In fact with the news lately, I am GLAD I chose to Home School! My children have plenty of chances to socialize because they have friends already from when I used to babysit. Plus they have cousins their own ages and they will be put in gymnastics, karate & dance once my husband gets a job...So they will have plenty of opportunities for socializing! So, there is really nothing wrong with Home Schooling at all. Plus now there are TONS of Home Schooling groups where the kids get together and play and go on field trips all together. No one can say about the social aspect of things anymore, that is not even a valid point these days since there are Home Schooling groups everywhere!! This was the BEST decision I have ever made for my children and their future!

In Malaysia there are two types of homeschooling. One is the one like you mentioned. The young group Il Volo also homeschooling due to their tight overseas performing/concert schedules. Another one which most of my friends send their children is to a Homeschooling Centre where they can interact with other children too. They do not follow the Government education curriculum. Their parents would guide them at home. while in the centre they have facilitator to help them.

i don't agree with homeschooling.. you are right they would miss a lot of fun if they are just at home.. and their social life is somehow will affect the way they would interact with others.. going to school will prepared the child to the real world where there are lots of going on.. it will make you tougher to face the world.. plus you will miss all the activities in school..