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Disadvantages of
public schooling
When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied
that they are receiving 'quality education'. But, are we really
getting our money's worth? More importantly, are the children
gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure?
Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of schools.
This is the place where the child picks up the rudiments of social
skills that help him survive. But in truth, a regular school-going
child can interact only with his peers. He may bully younger
children or fear older ones. He does not know how to behave with an
adult. This is because in the school environment he interacts only
with his peers. A homeschooling environment brings in a more natural
social environment.
A regular school going child cannot read literature. He cannot keep
silent or think in depth about any one thing. The artificial
business imposed upon him by the school disallows quiet
contemplation. Rowdy and destructive behavior, as seen among peers,
is more noticeable in school-goers.
There is little long-standing knowledge among regular school goers
because most things are learnt for the exam. There is no correlation
of facts with life. The child may know a lot, but understands very
little. This is where the homeschoolers beat the regular school
goers. Ultimately, homeschoolers emerge more adept at facing the
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