The Cost of Home Schooling

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This paper examines the costs or effects of home schooling as opposed to other forms of day schooling education. It looks specifically at students with health or educational problems (special needs) and developmental issues (teenagers). The creative outlets for home schooled students, such as sports teams or programs are also considered. The overall tone of the paper suggests caution when considering home schooling, especially for children with special needs.

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"Home schooling, although a small percent of the U.S. educational experience, is regardless a significant option to analyze. Although there may be many reasons why parents decide to educate their own children, there may be cases where this is not the best alternative. In dealing with a wide variety of students and their developmental and educational needs, there may be times when home schooling can prove less effective than going to school, especially when professional aid is required. One central and current educational debate involves the correct assessment and pedagogy regarding students with learning or developmental disabilities. Such students with special needs need appropriate care in order to be taught effectively. Without training, this might not be possible in an home school environment and related research suggests that "parents, when assisted by professionals, can be effective instructors of children with handicaps . . . however, home schooling is usually carried out by parents without professional..."

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