Brick-And-Mortar Schooling

Schooling is great for working on socializing skills, learning how to be around people and having experiences. However, I do feel that if that can be provided at home, like kids going to the park or having friends to hang out with that isn't family members, then doing school at home can be so much better. There are fair less distractions, and some kids just learn differently. Some might need to be in school to learn, but I know when I did my work at home I understood it better than being in class. It really just depends on the person.

Homeschooling helps a lot children who lag behind for some reason. In our orphan home we use this method before we put them in regular school.

If you think from an academic perspective, then homeschooling is the best option. But, however kids also need to socialize and participate in extra curricular activities. I feel these are also part of the learning process. Maybe you could send your niece to an English medium school instead

I believe for learning, the home school is the way. Though for socialising of course is the brick and mortar. But in todays world, the social is not so good, at least in this country, it is no good. I am glad she is doing better.

When Pretty was in school, I had to work so couldn't stay home to teach her. If a parent can afford to stay home and teach their child themselves, and are smart enough to teach the child correctly, then I'd say it's the better option. Unfortunately, in the US a parent doesn't need to prove they know anything before being able to keep their child at home and "teach" them. (I believe that is a major failing in the educational system here.)

I have home schooled my younger daughter while my elder one went to school. They both enjoyed learning and they both turned out fine. Learning is more than academic learning and one should always keep that in mind.

I have never home-schooled my own children, but I do believe it can be advantageous to many. I didn't really know about it or consider it as an option when my children started school. However, I have taught home-schooled children and have supported others at home with their traditional schooling. In a normal school, children are expected to work at the same pace. They're in a class of people based on the year they were born. As they get older, their abilities are taken into account and some classes are separated that way. However, the school environment is still very standard. Children are taught in a classroom, listening to a teacher, memorising facts and learning how to pass exams. Home-schooling, when done well, can be more productive for many children. One argument against home-schooling is the lack of social skills. The thing is, though, a traditional school isn't necessarily a good environment to learn social skills. If you can find groups and activities run by home-schoolers then this is an ideal opportunity for social interaction. You're in different environments, interacting with different people. I'm certainly an advocate of home-schooling provided that the child receives the necessary academic education and social skills needed later in life.

I know a couple of friends who have home-schooled their kids before the pandemic. They swear how better this is than the usual school set-up.

Given the situation of covid which still is there. I feel it's more safe for children to do online studying

For children, school is not only about learning maths or other knowledge, but also learning how to socialize.