B1 – Intermediate
What enters your mind when someone mentions the term “Home School”?
Read the article below to know more about what home schooling is and how some parents consider this education option. Be ready to do the speaking activities in this article with your teacher.
More and more families are choosing to teach their children at home. Although some families disagree or dislike with what is taught in schools, the reason for the new trend is different. Instead, home schooling better fits their lifestyles than public schools.
For example, Lisa Mazzoni and her family live in California and Florida. Lisa sometimes does her algebra or history homework by the pool or on her condo’s rooftop. Lisa’s mother says, “For someone who travels a lot and wants to keep the family together, it’s an excellent choice.” The Mazzonis own a speedboat company, and so they must travel frequently.
Private teachers cost about $70 to $110 an hour, though. Supporters see in-home teaching as the chance to give children the best schooling with flexible schedules. However, some believe that children don’t have the chance to build friendships and social skills. Group lessons, such as ballet or sports, may help, but the results aren’t clear.
There are many companies that supply teachers and materials, which makes it easier for families to choose home schooling. Tiffany Wheeler, another home schooler, explains it best. “It’s fun,” she says as she sits relaxed at her bedroom desk.
Source: headsupenglish.com
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some reasons that you would want to home school your child?
2. What are some reasons that you wouldn’t want to home school your child?
3. Do you think home schooling via the Internet will be common in the future?
4. What would you say if your son/daughter wanted to quit school and study at home?
5. If you moved to an English speaking country for one year, would you home school?
