First of all I want to mention it has also disadvantages. One of them could be, for example, the student’s feeling of being alone. They can’t see their friends anymore because they have to stay at home. This could be the result of fewer friendships because the student has no other possibilities to make friends, except in the neighbourhood or in sport clubs. But most friends can be found at school.
Stress could be the next problem of home schooling. Children who just learn, day in day out, can get exhausted very fast. So it is important to live healthy, like e.g. do sports, eat fresh and healthy food. Students who just stay at home and do nothing can also get fat. An example for this is the USA. Americas children don't eat very healthy, they often go to several fast food restaurants.
Finally, I want secure that I am against home schooling. Though it is a good way to improve one’s knowledge it has also its disadvantages. Actually I would let my children go to normal schools because I want my children to have a nice childhood. And this requires family and friends.
Do you know anybody who home-schools? In Germany it's not allowed anyhow. Are you confusing it with boarding school? Actually, I have very different experiences with home-schooled kids. I found them to be very interesting and sociable, often they were very knowledgeable in areas they were particularly interested in. I don't think they are fatter than
the average American (or German, for that matter) kid. Interesting choice of topic!
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