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Argumentative Research Paper:
There has been an ongoing debate as to whether or not students should be homeschooled as opposed to attending traditional schools. The aim of this paper is to explore the manners in which homeschooling is found to be insufficient and lacking. To this extent, it is the position of this paper that traditional school is a better choice with regard to education and that traditional schooling is the wisest choice for parents to make for their children's learning future. Card stacking (Multiple reasons for the paper's position to be advisable, each of the following paragraphs is at least one reason): There are multiple reasons to consider traditional school as a super alternative to homeschooling.
Pathos (Playing on the emotional tendencies of the readers): Parents are often concerned about their children and the futures of their children. While they want to keep them safe and protected, they also want them to be able to explore all that the world has to offer. When it comes to the question of education, parents want to know that they are make the right decision to pursue a traditional route for their child in order to have the most profitable and fulfilling future, which may or may not include traditional schooling (Whelan). Obviously without the right education, it will be difficult for children to succeed as adults and function properly in society ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling").
Ethos (What kinds of people are homeschooled? Would respect be shown towards those who are homeschooled or those who attend traditional school? Which seems more 'professional'?): To this extent, it is important to consider what children will be learning when they are home schooled versus what they will learn when they are able to pursue an education at a traditional school. Many people choose homeschooling over traditional schooling because of the controlled environment. In one study conducted in 2007, parents indicated that the reason they chose homeschooling was for "religious or moral instruction" as the most important factor ("Research Center: Home Schooling").
According to one popular homeschool organization, Time4Learning, a Christian based Homeschooling program, there was concern over children learning about evolution, a concept which the scientific community wholly embraces. Time4Learning contends, "We believe in a literal 6 day creation and disagree with the theory of evolution" and continues "when...young, I only teach them a biblical worldview. As they approach middle school I begin to share what other people believe, but continue to share why it...may not line up with scripture" ("Christian Home Schooler"). It would be awkward to start a job and learn that one's boss or co-worker does not ascribe to the theory of evolution. While homeschooling might be advisable for religious fanatics who fear their children learning about evolution, traditional school would obviously be a preferred choice for parents who want to expose their children to other cultures and a broader spectrum of experiences in life.
Logos (Appeals to the readers requirement for rational proof about the matter): Before assuming that religious fanatics might be too harsh a term for those who are religious and homeschool, consider the fact that the majority of individuals who choose to homeschool, according to a study by Lawrence Rudner in 1999, were found to be Christian ("Research Center: Home Schooling"). In addition to this, the majority are predominately white and do not accurately represent communities at large. Such extreme isolationism of one religion or culture could definitely be perceived to have an effect on the socialization and adaptability of those children later in life ("Research Center: Home Schooling").
Ethos and Pathos (Appealing to the emotions of the audience while plying their respect for certain individuals in society): People get along best with those whom they relate. It can be very difficult for homeschooled children to interact with those who were taught in a traditional setting, not just because of the practice others have had interacting with diverse groups of individuals, but because some have not even been exposed to the theories that are so embraced by doctors, scientists and scholars. Homeschooled individuals often reference the extreme social disconnect that they feel with others, once they enter college or join the workforce ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling"). "Others, whose teaching was steeped in religious ideology, note astonishment and even anger towards their parents because they were shielded from scientific learning...subjects like evolution, the big bang theory or even the existence of dinosaurs" (Whelan).
Additionally, it is important to note that children whose families are not well off financially could be struggling if they are homeschooled. This is because there can be a more limited curriculum when resources are not available (Marten). The reason individuals apply to prestigious colleges is because they have extensive experience and educational opportunities. Homeschools limit themselves when it comes to the material they have to teach, as well as the experience. Parents are often not skilled in education. They, more often than not, do not possess teaching degrees and therefore are not as well equipped or prepared as professional teachers ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling"; "Arguments Against Homeschooling").
Rhetorical Question (Asked to make the readers think about their own situations): Would you want your child to live such an uncertain future? The society in which we now live places an emphasis on notoriety and prestige. Schools such as the various Ivy League colleges are interested in attracting candidates who have an understandable and defined education under their belts, preparing them for the rigors of college and professional success later in life. Most states do not have a systematic approach to regulating homeschooling, making it unpredictable and difficult for more prestigious schools and employers to trust. Society members unfamiliar with the specific homeschool will not have any emotional or statistical connection with what may or may not have been learned, making the inclusion of such individuals at a school or place of employment risky at best. Do you really want to gamble in such a manner with the futures of your children?
Works Cited
"Against Homeschooling." Homeschool Companion. N.p., n.d. Web.
"The Cons and Arguments Against Home Schooling." EducateExpert.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Christian Homeschooler." Time4Learning. N.p., n.d. Web.
Marten, Melanie L.. "Overview of Common Arguments Against Homeschooling - Yahoo Voices.
"Research Center: Home Schooling." Education Week. N.p., n.d. Web.
Whelan, Corey. "Just The Facts: The Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling." CBS Sacramento. Web.
Students Should Not be Home-Schooled Instead of Being Sent to Traditional Schools.
There has been an ongoing debate as to whether or not students should be homeschooled as opposed to attending traditional schools. The aim of this paper is to explore the manners in which homeschooling is found to be insufficient and lacking. To this extent, it is the position of this paper that traditional school is a better choice with regard to education and that traditional schooling is the wisest choice for parents to make for their children's learning future. Card stacking (Multiple reasons for the paper's position to be advisable, each of the following paragraphs is at least one reason): There are multiple reasons to consider traditional school as a super alternative to homeschooling.
Pathos (Playing on the emotional tendencies of the readers): Parents are often concerned about their children and the futures of their children. While they want to keep them safe and protected, they also want them to be able to explore all that the world has to offer. When it comes to the question of education, parents want to know that they are make the right decision to pursue a traditional route for their child in order to have the most profitable and fulfilling future, which may or may not include traditional schooling (Whelan). Obviously without the right education, it will be difficult for children to succeed as adults and function properly in society ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling").Ethos (What kinds of people are homeschooled? Would respect be shown towards those who are homeschooled or those who attend traditional school? Which seems more 'professional'?): To this extent, it is important to consider what children will be learning when they are home schooled versus what they will learn when they are able to pursue an education at a traditional school. Many people choose homeschooling over traditional schooling because of the controlled environment. In one study conducted in 2007, parents indicated that the reason they chose homeschooling was for "religious or moral instruction" as the most important factor ("Research Center: Home Schooling").
According to one popular homeschool organization, Time4Learning, a Christian based Homeschooling program, there was concern over children learning about evolution, a concept which the scientific community wholly embraces. Time4Learning contends, "We believe in a literal 6 day creation and disagree with the theory of evolution" and continues "when...young, I only teach them a biblical worldview. As they approach middle school I begin to share what other people believe, but continue to share why it...may not line up with scripture" ("Christian Home Schooler"). It would be awkward to start a job and learn that one's boss or co-worker does not ascribe to the theory of evolution. While homeschooling might be advisable for religious fanatics who fear their children learning about evolution, traditional school would obviously be a preferred choice for parents who want to expose their children to other cultures and a broader spectrum of experiences in life.
Logos (Appeals to the readers requirement for rational proof about the matter): Before assuming that religious fanatics might be too harsh a term for those who are religious and homeschool, consider the fact that the majority of individuals who choose to homeschool, according to a study by Lawrence Rudner in 1999, were found to be Christian ("Research Center: Home Schooling"). In addition to this, the majority are predominately white and do not accurately represent communities at large. Such extreme isolationism of one religion or culture could definitely be perceived to have an effect on the socialization and adaptability of those children later in life ("Research Center: Home Schooling").
Ethos and Pathos (Appealing to the emotions of the audience while plying their respect for certain individuals in society): People get along best with those whom they relate. It can be very difficult for homeschooled children to interact with those who were taught in a traditional setting, not just because of the practice others have had interacting with diverse groups of individuals, but because some have not even been exposed to the theories that are so embraced by doctors, scientists and scholars. Homeschooled individuals often reference the extreme social disconnect that they feel with others, once they enter college or join the workforce ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling"). "Others, whose teaching was steeped in religious ideology, note astonishment and even anger towards their parents because they were shielded from scientific learning...subjects like evolution, the big bang theory or even the existence of dinosaurs" (Whelan).
Additionally, it is important to note that children whose families are not well off financially could be struggling if they are homeschooled. This is because there can be a more limited curriculum when resources are not available (Marten). The reason individuals apply to prestigious colleges is because they have extensive experience and educational opportunities. Homeschools limit themselves when it comes to the material they have to teach, as well as the experience. Parents are often not skilled in education. They, more often than not, do not possess teaching degrees and therefore are not as well equipped or prepared as professional teachers ("The Cons and Arguments Against Homeschooling"; "Arguments Against Homeschooling").
Rhetorical Question (Asked to make the readers think about their own situations): Would you want your child to live such an uncertain future? The society in which we now live places an emphasis on notoriety and prestige. Schools such as the various Ivy League colleges are interested in attracting candidates who have an understandable and defined education under their belts, preparing them for the rigors of college and professional success later in life. Most states do not have a systematic approach to regulating homeschooling, making it unpredictable and difficult for more prestigious schools and employers to trust. Society members unfamiliar with the specific homeschool will not have any emotional or statistical connection with what may or may not have been learned, making the inclusion of such individuals at a school or place of employment risky at best. Do you really want to gamble in such a manner with the futures of your children?
Works Cited
"Against Homeschooling." Homeschool Companion. N.p., n.d. Web.
"The Cons and Arguments Against Home Schooling." EducateExpert.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Christian Homeschooler." Time4Learning. N.p., n.d. Web.
Marten, Melanie L.. "Overview of Common Arguments Against Homeschooling - Yahoo Voices.
"Research Center: Home Schooling." Education Week. N.p., n.d. Web.
Whelan, Corey. "Just The Facts: The Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling." CBS Sacramento. Web.