As Mahatma Gandhi said it best, “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” The home environment for child’s educational success is almost as vital as going to school itself. The home environment is very crucial because a lot of basic skills necessary for life as well as educational success are learned at home. The importance of the home environment is spread out all throughout Sherman Alexie and Mike Rose’s works and also mentioned numerous times in Davis Guggenheim’s documentary film. Things such as Family structure determine the support available to students in their homes, while home education teaches students a lot of things not learned in school as well as initiates the building blocks for education …show more content…
Parents who engage in activities such as reading and writing on their own have a very high chance of rubbing off on their kids. Alexie’s father was a perfect example of this engagement. He was an avid reader and had lots of books lying around. This impacted Alexie himself, who out of curiosity of his father’s hobbies picked up his first book. “Aloud, I pretend to read the words and say, “Superman is breaking down the door”” [Alexie, 13]. Alexie chose to break from the norm of being an average Indian without education and chose to be more because of the impact his father’s practices had made on him from a young age increasing his chances for educational success. Even something as simple as watching TV, painting or drawing or going hiking with your children impacts the home environment which affects their educational success. When children at a young age watch their parents do things they get strongly influenced by it and act on it themselves. As Geoffrey Canada said himself in Guggenheim’s documentary film, “Kids make predictions based on evidence given by their families” [WFS]. For example, if a child was to see his family brushing their teeth every morning then he/she is likely to make the prediction that this is something good that my family does and I should do it as well. Another great example of this is Francisco’s grandpa. Francisco’s grandfather was a factory worker however he valued education from the start. He rubbed his values on his daughter, who was later able to rub the importance off to Francisco himself increasing his chances at educational success because now not only does Francisco realize how important his education is for himself but also he is carrying on his family values. [WFS]. Numerous studies have been done on the effects of parental practices on their kids. Daniela Necsoi, a medical director at InVentiv, recently did a study
For such families, “sustaining children’s natural growth is viewed as an accomplishment” (Lareau 34). Lareau also reported that many working class and poor parents feel that educators hold the expertise, and usually fear doing the “wrong thing” in school-related matters (Lareau 357). What this usually leads to is trying to maintain a separation between school and home (Lareau 358).
It can be a crucial moment in parents effort to improve their child’s life. The effect of a parent can shape a child 's mind to benefit them or cause massive chaos. “We time as moving forward and hope that by our efforts this motion is toward improvement”(Our Secret 234). Neither Laura’s and Heinrich parents did that. Instead of that, they have done the opposite. Even though Laura did not suffer from the same problems as Heinrich. She had to deal with all the secret from her parents, cause some identity problems for her at that young of an age. It said that children start actually learning at a young age. They start to learn from their
Children with parent(s) who consistently communicate, play and read with them are more likely to be able to help their children in school. It was interesting to see in the film that many of the children, including Daisy, had aspirations for their future after college, knowing they might not even get a chance to attend a 4 year university. She explained, “I want to go to a medical college or a veterinary college because I really want to become a surgeon” (Esparza, Waiting for “Superman,” 2010). It was also inspiring to see how dedicated Bianca’s mother was, and how hard she worked so that her daughter could attend a quality school. As she said, "I don't care what I have to do, I don't care how many jobs I have to obtain, but [Bianca] will go to college" (Hill, Waiting for “Superman,” 2010).
Even if a parent reads to his or her child often, the child’s cognitive development is likely to be affected by his or her teacher. If the teacher does not succeed in inspiring the child, then it is likely that the rate of cognitive development will be lower than a child with a successfully inspiring teacher, regardless of parent to child reading rate.
Lyman(2006) writes about the definition, history, and current social importance of homeschooling in the United States. The author defines the education which is provided at home instead of school as homeschooling. She sates thatearlier homeschooling was confined mostly to the handicapped children who were not fit along with the regular students, who need extra care and the wealthier classes who wanted their children to be prepared for university studies. She continues to give an information that the number of families considering their children to have their schooling at home is increasing every year with the awareness of the positive traits of homeschooling followed bythe research work by the educational specialists, even while other education
Parental influences can negatively impact a child’s life. An example of this is in the novel
This popular symbolic social interaction has become a permanent trend in many households in America. “Home Schooling is a substitution for conventional education in the public schools which focuses on the individual Childs or Children’s needs and capabilities for learning at their own pace at home.
Throughout our lives we're influenced by many. It can have an effect on the way we view issues within societal boundaries. One of the major influences children have in their lives comes from their parents. The parents of a child can have both a positive and a negative influence on their lives. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, fathers, such as Atticus Finch, Bob Ewell, and Walter Cunningham influenced their children in either a positive or negative way. The three fathers are very influential on the psychological development of their children.
In the recent times, home schooling has been the most sought mode of learning by the American parents. In fact, it estimated that over 1 million children in America are now undergoing home schooling (Cooper, 2005). Although this form of learning is legally acceptable, parents are entrusted with teaching and coaching their children in all subjects. In addition, parents can also hire private tutors for their children as part of home schooling. This form of learning is aimed at ensuring that parents commit themselves in ensuring their children are able to learn like other kids in public schools.
A student’s learning environment has a significant impact on their academic achievement. (Garas-York, 2010, p. 432) This section will discuss how the environment a student is placed in, whether at home or school, plays a large role in determining their academic success. It will include studies conducted with both homeschooled and non-homeschooled students, and will show how a traditional school setting is often not conducive to a student’s learning
“There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” This is a famous quote from Mahatma Gandhi regarding his opinion of homeschooling. Homeschooling provides students with an education, taking place in a home environment. Students who are homeschooled are able to excel in their studies, or spend more time focusing on academic roadblocks. In a recent study, the United States reported having 2.3 million homeschool students (Ray). In addition to the current 2.3 million homeschool students, 5.7 million Americans stated having experience being homeschooled for at least one year of their education (Ray). Homeschooling is beneficial to students because it allows educational freedom, religious freedom, and emotional stability.
“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends (Robot check).” A place becomes a home for me when I am around all the things that I enjoy and love. For example, when I am around everyone that I love, I enjoy a peaceful environment and the beautiful landscapes around me. The interpretation of home for me is not a physical thing that I see or that I can remember or even certain thoughts that I can relate, but it is a sensation that overcomes me when I envision being in the comfort of my own home. However, I know that this is a feeling that is calming to my soul and it quietly reassures me that I genuinely belong in a place where I can be free from people constantly judging me.
All children in America have the right to a quality education. Most students receive that education through conventional means, going to a public or private school. There is another option for today's children, home schooling. Home schooling is a controversial issue. While it does have its benefits, some people believe it has too many downfalls to be an effective method of education. In this paper, topics such as academic impact, social impact, and parental opinions of home schooling will be discussed.
Students, who study at home, do not have the opportunity to socialize with other children. For some reasons, parents want their children to study at home. Consequently, it makes their children miss out essential social skills. They would not have the same skills that children who study at traditional schools have because they do not study with a group that help them to learn important skills to interact with others. Michael H. Romanowski (2006) writes about the common negative impacts in homeschooling in his article “Revisiting the Common Myths about Homeschooling”. Romanowski reexamines the common ne...
By excelling in both academic and social environments, we set ourselves apart from the average adolescent. I attribute my success to the system’s flexibility and quality curriculum. The flexibility allowed me to train uninterrupted and travel to various competitions with my coursework, without having to miss instruction time. The pliability also allowed me to develop my learning style to succeed. My subject matter was faith based curriculum and still was advanced enough to afford me the knowledge to pass a collegiate level exam. Overall, the best form of education is the one that fits both your needs and your family’s; homeschooling assists you in fulfilling those needs. Beloved author, Laura Ingalls Wilder (Famous Homeschoolers 2014) advocated homeschooling as one of the best foundation in education by saying, “I believe it would be much better for everyone if children were given their start in education at home. No one understands a child as well as his mother, and children are so different that they need individual training and study. A teacher with a room full of pupils cannot do