By: Arturo Benitez-Osorio

Homeschooling in high school is all about freedom and responsibility. On the pro side you can skip the social drama of high school and focus entirely on your own goals. You can also finish your work faster instead of the 7-8 hours of being at school waiting for the bell to ring giving you time for a job, sports, hobbies and more.

On the other hand, it can get very boring since you’re not socializing with people that much. Like going to a fun school event, daily classes with your friends and lunch. It’s also harder because you and your parents have to make sure to actually learn difficult subjects without a professional teacher standing there teaching y’all.

Is it a good idea?

It is good if you’re someone who wants to get a head start on life and doesn’t mind studying alone. It is bad if you use it as an excuse to sleep in all day and not do work or if you feel sad when you aren’t around with your friends.

Who should do it?

• Someone who has a big goal and needs a flexible schedule
• Someone who is bored in class but gets the work done early

Who shouldn’t do it?

• Someone who loves to socialize and loves being part of a crowd and would feel left out
• Someone who needs a teacher watching them to get any work done

Conclusion

If you need more time and need to have a flexible schedule, but you will know that you’ll do the work on time and wouldn’t have trouble learning alone without a professional teacher and have everything turned in, then homeschooling is for you. But, if you struggle to stay motivated on your own then stay in a traditional school.