[Catti-lyyn]

just want to know!!!

[BritishWhit]

Homeschooling - as far as academic, social etc. every way outweighs Public and kids grow up loving to learn instead of Hating it!

[ajustice96]

I believe that it doesn't matter which type of schooling is better. I believe that it is the student who is being taught is what's important. If a student can learn better at home, then homeschooling is best, but if the homeschooling situation won't be the best idea for the student then public/private school is better. Many people knock public education because they feel teachers are not doing their job, but we need to remember that students come to school with habits, behaviors, and interests. It is up to the school to develop those interests, habits, and behaviors in a positive way.

[Caleb R]

I think it really depends on the person and the area as to which is better but I know that in my experience that homeschooling was far superior to anything I could have got in public schools and I am excelling in college now because of it.

[brighteyes]

It depends on many things, most of which have already been mentioned. One thing that I feel hasn't been said yet is that some families who decide to homeschool aren't truly prepared to teach, either the parents don't really know the material well enough, or as in many cases, they don't put rigid enough schedules in place so the children end up being able to avoid their work by saying they'll do it later and then never doing it. I was homeschooled in elementary school, and other than feeling like i was missing out on social interactions, I think it was much better for me. I was able to get more work done in less time than in public schools where the teachers are not able to give as much individual attention. I have knew a family that homeschooled and their children hardly learned anything. It all depends on the way it is handled and the resources that you can put into it.

[Madrona]

I send my kids to public school because I think they enjoy it. If school is not fun anymore I will take them out. There is online schools for parents if you can't teach them all by yourself. So I would say it depends. Going out in public can be fun. I like my kids to meet new people long as they are fair.

[Elizzabeth]

I am a home schooling mother. (Yes my children get lots of socialization.) Our curriculum is better than what the public school system uses. We choose our curriculums and we make our own schedules. We get more done in less time. The public schools (government schools) don't tell us what level our children should be on and at what speed they should be working. Public schools, in my opinion, hold children back from reaching their potential. Most children are able to do more challenging work but parents have been brain washed into believing that education doesn't start until a child is around 6 years old and in kindergarten. This is simply not true. Our school year is 180 within a 12 month period. This allows more family time.

[Anon Tom]

I think that there is no one right answer for every child. I think that homeschooling can be wonderful for certain students and a disaster for others. I think public schools can be wonderful for certain students and a disaster for others.Homeschooling works well when the family is committed to making it work. This is just not true in some families.Public schools can work well depending on the particular school. In my city we have schools that are ranked nationally and schools that are just not very good.