{"id":709,"date":"2019-05-27T07:34:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T07:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschooling.org\/why-are-we-still-discussing-the-pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling\/"},"modified":"2020-06-30T12:58:28","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T07:28:28","slug":"why-are-we-still-discussing-the-pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschooling.org\/blog\/why-are-we-still-discussing-the-pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are We Still Discussing the Pros and Cons of Homeschooling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hong Kong, a city of endless high-rises, is witnessing an\nincremental rise in stress levels of Hongkongers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of children and adolescents being treated for\nmental illness has increased by 50% from 2011 to 2016- ~19K (2011-12) to ~29K\n(2015-16) as cited in Mental Health Review Report, Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger parents are finding it hard to cope with the situation\nas well. The education system in Hong Kong is unaffordable in every possible\nway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Findings of a survey conducted by HSBC in 2017, revealed :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

60% of parents in Hong Kong say they find making decisions\nabout their children\u2019s education daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88% of Hong Kong parents pay for private tuition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

86% considered sending their child abroad for better\nuniversity education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62% of parents believe that self- discipline at primary\nschool is more important than happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42% of parents felt that the quality of education is worse as compared to education elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source: The value of Education: Higher and Higher, HSBC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saddening revelations, no wonder, they are swaying towards homeschooling. Before making an informed decision, one must dot the I’s and cross the t\u2019s, and we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Pros of Homeschooling?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Customized Curriculum<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Parents\ncan customise the curriculum for their child as per her\/his interests. Students\ncan pursue their personal preferences without worrying about peer pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No clock watching <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Students can study at their location and at their time. No need to worry about spending a fixed number of hours on all subjects daily. No need to set alarms to get ready for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexibility\n<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

A flexible environment conducive to self-directed and targeted learning is provided. Learning schedule can be tweaked according to a learner\u2019s schedule and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learners\ncan focus on their careers while schooling. <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Learners can take up part-time jobs to avoid education loan for a higher level of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students with special education needs<\/a> can get adjusted to homeschooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abundant Resources <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Plentiful resources are available due to the prevalence of internet for students\u2019 reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holistic Development of the student<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling allows students to take part in extra-curricular activities and take out time to play catering to their cognitive and physical development<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Health<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Students eat home-cooked food and focus on good eating habits while getting homeschooled. Students do not have to deal with external situations such as bullies, peer pressure, performance anxiety. Thus, homeschooling aids in attaining good health- physical as well as mental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the cons of\nhomeschooling? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Parents need\nto devote a substantial amount of time to their kids to educate them. This can\naffect their professional and personal lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordability<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling can be an expensive endeavour. Textbooks and\nlab equipment might be unaffordable in some cases. The family might face\nfinancial disadvantage as one of the parents will have to become a stay at home\nparent to devote time to homeschool their kid(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No accreditation<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The tangible outcome of any and every form of schooling is a valid and accredited high school diploma. Not every homeschooling student receives a globally recognised diploma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have discussed the pros and cons of homeschooling in Hong Kong in detail, however, there are many new ventures in the field of education which can make homeschooling smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the cons of homeschooling can be tackled with digital schooling. Digital schooling provides<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n