Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for a safer environment for work, school, and play has become apparent. The solution came in remote work for employees and distance learning for students. It provided them a means to work and learn in the safety of their homes and eliminated the risk of catching the virus by going outside.
However, safety is just one of the many benefits these solutions brought. It gave employees more flexibility and control over how they spent their time and allowed hardworking parents to become more present in their children’s lives.
The luxury of being at home with your child for most of the day is something not many parents can afford. The window of opportunity that distance learning presented to them showed a glimpse of the advantages homeschooling provides. With the reintroduction of face-to-face education slowly coming back in place, parents will miss seeing their children at home every day. If you’re one of those parents, and you feel the same way, then it’s time to get your kids into a home school program.
Homeschooling isn’t just advantageous for parents. Kids can also experience the benefits. Recent studies suggest that it might even be better than traditional schooling. It’s because, in today’s day and age, personalized learning is proving to be more effective than collective learning.
Here are some of the many reasons homeschooling could be more beneficial for your children’s education.
Personalized Learning
It’s safe to say that not all kids learn at the same speed. Some learn faster, while others might need more time. It’s no fault of your children if they’re slower at picking up things than the rest of the class. In a classroom environment, some children might get bullied, experience stress, or develop emotional trauma when they are not as fast of a learner as their peers. Homeschooling can eliminate all these problems since you can tailor their learning experience and progress to their specific needs. From how fast they move from one topic to the next to what subjects they need to focus on more, you can control every aspect of how your children learn.
If you find something that your child is interested in, you can form lessons and activities that revolve around it. It makes it easier to identify what subject your child can potentially excel in the most. By supporting and nurturing their interests, they can learn more effectively and retain more knowledge about the lessons you make. These ultimately give your child the best education for their specific learning needs.
Better Communicators
Let’s be honest. Kids can sometimes be ruthless with the way they talk, and it’s because they’re all still trying to learn how to become better communicators. But some words hurt, and kids take those words to heart harder than others. Unfortunately, that situation could cause lasting damaging effects on a child. Through homeschooling, parents can teach their children social skills that can better prepare them to interact with other people in the real world.
When your children have the necessary tools to communicate respectfully with other people, it can help them develop confidence that can encourage them to engage in more social activities. Additionally, you can teach them how to navigate through awkward interactions. For example, confronting a bully or responding to insults and mean comments are some of the situations they can face. They can deal with those situations better since they have a strong foundation set in their communication skills.
A Better Learning Environment
Sometimes, the classroom isn’t always the perfect place to learn. In some cases, it’s not the safest. Homeschooling allows children to learn in the comfort of their homes, without any external factors affecting their progress. Since the house is a safe space where your children can be themselves, it’s the perfect environment for them to learn. They won’t have to deal with labels, groupings, cliques, and all that at home. The setup allows them to find themselves and who they are without anyone judging them or influencing their decision.
Final Thoughts
Every parent should consider homeschooling their children. And while some of you might think that it could hinder a child’s development, it won’t, and it might even prove to give them a better education. Personalized education is becoming well-known to have many benefits, and homeschooling gives your children just that. Another concern you might have is the responsibility you’ll take to homeschool your child. While it might seem daunting at face value, do know that homeschooling allows you complete control over when, how, and where your child learns. You can fit it into your schedule however which way you like. So do your research and observe your children, and see if homeschooling is a good fit for you and them.
