What are the similarities and differences in homeschool verses public school?

I have to write a comparative/contrast essay on homeschool vs. public school. I was just wondering if I could get some imput on the subject. I have a friend who homeschools her children and so I got a statement from her, but of course, she is pro-homeschool. I have several differences. How are they alike?

they’re not much alike.The home school child misses out on so much.
Like socialisation with peers. Learning how social relationships work in the everyday world. Learning to get along with a variety of people – even those you don’t like.
Exposure to different teaching and learning styles. Exposure to different personality and behavioural types.
Life in the wider world.

They just miss out on so much.

I can see for some children home school is the only option. But these cases are rare. Home-schooled children are missing out on so many experiences – in my opinion.

7 Responses to “What are the similarities and differences in homeschool verses public school?”

  1. home school is that your teacher comes to your house or your family and teach you and public school is just in class and you get gym art music and other subjects you wont get at homechool
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  2. Similarities:
    You learn

    Differences:
    Homeschool you get indivual attention, to help you understand more.
    Public school you have more social skills.

    Both are good though.
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    Me

  3. in public school the teacher blows up if u go to the bathroom and in home school ur mom doesnt
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  4. homeschool is when a teacher or ur parents teach u at ur house
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  5. they’re not much alike.The home school child misses out on so much.
    Like socialisation with peers. Learning how social relationships work in the everyday world. Learning to get along with a variety of people – even those you don’t like.
    Exposure to different teaching and learning styles. Exposure to different personality and behavioural types.
    Life in the wider world.

    They just miss out on so much.

    I can see for some children home school is the only option. But these cases are rare. Home-schooled children are missing out on so many experiences – in my opinion.
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  6. deltafoxtrotwhiskey333 on January 30th, 2010 at 4:10 am

    They both provide lessons in various subjects. Beyond that, having been in both homeschool and public school, I must say they are totally different. Public school was merely a day care that watched you for a few hours every day. It drained all the interest and fun out of learning. I actually fell behind by 2 years in public school. In homeschooling I found it fun to learn and was easily able to regain those lost 2 years of courses in one year. I graduated 4 months early.
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  7. Home school:
    Everything is based out of your home (Obviously)
    Lower chance of social interaction with peers.
    Curriculum and quality of education are undefined.
    Lacks certain objectiveness of public school, lessons often comprise of the home schooler’s personal convictions.
    Can form good habits and values.

    Public School:
    Based out of a nearby building.
    Lots of peers, high opportunity for social interaction.
    Curriculum and quality of the education is defined and regulated by the government.
    Objective (to an extent), regardless of the teacher’s personal views.
    Risk of forming bad relationships, exposure to drugs, violence.
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