How Do I Choose Between Public School and Homeschooling?

With the COVID-19 virus still active, and online learning having its issues, a number of parents are choosing to homeschool their kids. Here are some considerations if you’re deciding which to do:

Public Schools

Pros:

  • The schedule is provided, and you know what is expected.

  • Technology is provided

  • The teacher knows what they are teaching your child each day.

Cons:

  • Technology doesn’t always work as planned

  • What if they are in hybrid and the school gets put back in quarantine?

  • What if your child gets sick? Or brings the Covid virus home and makes a family member ill?

Homeschooling

Pros:

  • You make your own schedule.

  • You control your child’s screen time

  • You tailor the curriculum to your individual children

  • You can change what you need to teach as the opportunity arises.

Cons:

  • You really are responsible for everything.

  • If you get sick, Who is going to step up to teach, cook, etc.

  • Trying to find help/advice at this time may be a more difficult.