| Whenever we have to make a tough decision, we | | | | study and possible lack of motivation on the |
| always write down the pros and cons to help us | | | | student's part. |
| make an informed decision. Sometimes, seeing | | | | 4. less chance of being able to participate in school |
| things on paper makes the answer even more | | | | activities like choir, band, and sports (our school |
| clear. | | | | district lets homeschool students take classes |
| From a veteran homeschool Mom, these are my | | | | there, but not all schools allow that.) |
| opinions of the pros and cons to homeschooling a | | | | 5. lack of guidance from a school guidance |
| high school student: | | | | counselor about when to take college |
| Pros for High School homeschool: | | | | achievement tests, how to apply to colleges, and |
| 1. protection from negative peer influences | | | | career choice advice. |
| 2. able to pursue early career goals and studies or | | | | 6. added fees and cost for course work such as |
| follow real-life activities in an interest area | | | | a microscope or other equipment possibly needed |
| 3. able to take college classes early | | | | for study that would be provided in a public |
| 4. flexibility in scheduling - the student can get | | | | school. |
| their work done as quickly or slowly as they | | | | Each family needs to decide what issues are |
| choose | | | | most important to them. Is an extra curricular |
| 5. more time available to spend with family | | | | activity more important than a possible change in |
| members and extended family members such as | | | | your child's attitude or behavior? Are you willing to |
| grandparents | | | | give up the guidance of a school counselor so that |
| 6. flexibility to learn more independently | | | | you can have a more flexible schedule? Only you |
| Cons for High School homeschool: | | | | know your values and what you think your child |
| 1. less availability to be able to attend special | | | | needs. |
| activities such as prom or graduation | | | | Above all, in my opinion, I think prayer should play |
| 2. family relationships can become strained | | | | a huge role in your decision of whether to |
| because a student can begin to rely more on | | | | homeschool your high school age student or not. |
| peers than family members | | | | God has brought you this far. He is not going to |
| 3. possible conflicts over your ideas of what they | | | | leave you on your own to flounder hoping that |
| should study and their ideas of what they should | | | | you make the best decision. |