Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling
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What is the author's view on homeschooling?

  • Homeschooling is the oldest and best method of educating children
  • Homeschooling provides better academic outcomes
  • Schooling is a surer way of producing well-educated, socially engaged citizens (correct)
  • Homeschooling is a reliable method of education

    • Why does the author argue that homeschooling is not the best method of educating children?

  • Standardized tests have shown better academic outcomes for homeschooled children
  • Homeschooled kids are usually taught by a full staff of teachers with various specialties
  • Parents who homeschool may not be qualified to teach (correct)
  • Schoolteachers are usually not adequately trained to teach

    • What is the flaw in studies showing better academic outcomes for homeschooled children?

  • The studies do not consider the social engagement of homeschooled children
  • The studies are conducted on a small sample size
  • The studies are based on unreliable standardized tests (correct)
  • The studies are biased towards traditional schooling

    • According to the author, what becomes the limitations of homeschooled children?

    <p>The limitations of their parents who teach them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author believe motivates kids to excel?

    <p>Competing with other students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of homeschoolers' isolation mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Missing opportunities for fun and friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is one of the important functions of public schooling that homeschooling fails to provide?

    <p>Integrating kids into the larger community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the negative consequence of children missing out on integrating into the larger community, as mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Being unable to participate in extracurricular activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might homeschooled children feel disconnected from popular culture?

    <p>Their parents have an unusual amount of control over their exposure to TV shows, movies, and music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, why is public schooling considered a force for unity and tolerance?

    <p>As it integrates kids into the larger community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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