English Listening B1 Episode 26 - Track 04
Fill in the Blanks Exercise
Homeschooling is a choice made by some parents to provide education
their children in their own homes. It's popular in the United States, and it is becoming more popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, and
.
There are several advantages
homeschooling. For example, parents choose what their children learn. Because parents can teach their children
one, they often understand the curriculum better and more quickly, too. On the other hand, if their children need more time to learn something, parents can work with them
slower pace. Parents also like to spend more time together
family, and children feel safe at home. A safe environment often leads to
learning.
There are disadvantages as well. Homeschooled students often feel lonely because they don't spend as much time
other kids their age. They don't get to talk with classmates about things like parents and
. Parents also feel lonely because they must spend time teaching children and don't get to talk with other adults
work. In addition, homeschooled students sometimes cannot play school sports or participate in other activities and programs available to people
a school.
Only you can decide if homeschooling is right for you and your family. Take the time to do the research and consider the
and cons.
American Parents' Reasons for Homeschooling
Better education at home. 48.9% . Religious
. 38.4%
Poor learning environment at school. 25.6%. Family reasons. 16.8%. To develop child's
. 15.1%. Disagree with school's curriculum. 12.1%. School is too easy. 11.6%. No schools
. 11.5%. Child's behavior problems. 9.0%. Child's special
. 8.2%.
