21 August 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

21 August 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

Q. In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?

Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of parents who choose to educate their children at home. Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular because it is convenient and cheap. However, in my opinion, this is not as useful as regular schooling, because it does not give children the opportunity to communicate with their peers or with the world around them.

Parents are increasingly choosing home schooling for their children because it allows them to study at their own time and pace. This is very helpful for very young children as they do not need to get up early in the morning and rush to school. Learning at home is also suitable for students who learn at a slow pace. Another advantage of homeschooling is that it is cheaper. If parents are educated, they can teach their children on their own and thus save a lot of money on tuition fees. Parents also have the option to customize the curriculum to suit their child's specific needs. For example, they may add an additional language to the curriculum or remove another subject that they feel is not useful to their children.

However, in my opinion, regular schooling is more beneficial for the overall development of children. At school, children learn from experts. Another advantage is the opportunities for social interaction provided by the school. School is a microcosm of the outside world, and in school, children learn invaluable life skills, such as the ability to connect with friends, peers, and teachers. They learn to share, make friends, collaborate, and compete with their classmates. Homeschooling does not provide any of these benefits. While it may be more convenient and cheaper, it does not help transform children into confident adults who know how to successfully behave in the world around them and solve problems.

To conclude, homeschooling is becoming more and more popular because it is more convenient, flexible and cheaper. However, in my opinion, this is not as useful as regular schooling, because it does not provide enough opportunities for social interaction.

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