Is there really a way to escape the greedy and dirty society of the average American school? There most definitely is, and this new and different avenue is called homeschooling. While no longer rare, homeschooling is still the choice of a small amount of Christian families who are seeking to spare their children the stereotypical experiences at school. There are three major advantages that Christian homeschoolers have. Specifically, more freedom throughout the school day, the good influence from other homeschoolers in the community, and the ability to defend or refute other faiths or beliefs.
The first advantage to Christian homeschooling is the freedom during the day that homeschoolers enjoy. While homeschoolers only have a quota of school to do in a certain day, and are only restricted by the completion of it, public schoolers sit in classes for the most part of the day, then finish a small amount of work after school. This allows homeschoolers to attend other day activities that public schoolers are unable to attend. This also encourages homeschoolers to depend on themselves or parents to be more accountable for their work, and helps prepare for college in that respect. Most homeschoolers attend certain classes, but not all in one day every day, usually once or twice a week. This allows more freedom, without compensating on education.
Furthermore, another advantage Christian homeschoolers enjoy is the good influence of other homeschoolers, as opposed to whatever you may find in the public schools. This is most appreciated when it comes to high school, where Christian homeschoolers can live in more peaceful lives, without the tremendous social pressure that public high school brings. While other homeschooling peers may be excellent influence, not all Christian homeschoolers are respectable peers, and therefore, we should rely also on our parents to become our mentors, while at the same not time not becoming completely indulged in our peers, but not ignoring them either. This advantage helps parents raise their children in an environment that reflects their religion.
The third and final advantage that Christian homeschoolers have is the ability to defend and refute their faiths through direct Biblical teaching, among other curricular choices. Although this is not uniform among all Christian homeschoolers, it is very common. Christian homeschooling academies such as the Torrey Academy or Schola Academy offer homeschoolers a classical Christian education, where students learn everything from famous literature, to apologetics. This allows homeschoolers to be able to receive a finer and more intricate education. In conclusion, homeschooling offers the benefits that come with everyday freedom to students, while at the same time presents a newer more unique form of education.
