Homeschooling And It’s Benefits

The last year has entirely changed our perspective regarding education. Whiteboards were replaced by screens, lunchtime with friends by social distancing & safety, and playing outdoors in the Sun with friends by indoor clashes with siblings for the PlayStation controller.

As the world fights back this unordinary pandemic and figured out its way forward, shutting of physical schools worried parents exploring other options of education. With higher safety and affordability, Homeschooling came out to be the best choice. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey says that the number of families opting for Homeschooling at the start of the 2020-2021 school is double compared to last year.

However, many parents have a ton of doubts. The experts at Bhavy Education, answer their most frequently asked questions.

What is Homeschooling?

It is a method of educating children at home instead of going to a physical school. It is customizable and has a flexible schedule that suits their personal requirements best. The kids get the freedom to choose the time they spend on a particular topic according to their individual needs. Unlike a classroom in which the attention of a single teacher bidding to finish the syllabus is divided into many children while in homeschooling the pace is decided according to the student.

What is the cost of homeschooling?

The cost of homeschooling varies from family to family, depending on the resources they use. All-in-one options are slightly more expensive but also are the most efficient. The overall cost of Homeschooling a kid is significantly lower than that for a kid who goes to a public or private school.

Why should we choose Homeschooling?

There are many reasons which may vary from one family to another

Family time is a top priority, spending time together is the best exercise to build relationships.
Safety- Home is the most ideal place in the present times and provides the safest environment, away from potential bullying at physical school.
Adaptability- Families homeschooling have the freedom to respond together to life situations, such as illness, care of the aged in the family, illness, or even travel opportunities. At the same time, learning continues to happen every day.

What about kids’ socialization?

Homeschooled kids live in the real world, not the one created artificially by traditional schools.

“There is no school equivalent to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.”

-M.K. Gandhi