There is controversy on whether it is better to home-school children or to send children to traditional schools. The lecturer disagrees with the idea that students who are sent to traditional schools are better off in the future.
The professor argues that home-schooled children learn all the necessary subjects which are taught in traditional schools. When home-schooling their children, parents thoroughly make plans to teach their children so that their children will learn no less than other students who attend public schools. Therefore, home-schooled tend to score higher on standardized tests than their counterparts at public schools. Additionally, home schooled kids actively participate in their education rather than cramming for exams. As a result, they are usually better students. These points directly oppose the reading passage's argument that home-schooled children don't cover all he curriculum of public schools and have a difficult time developing certain skills.
The speaker contends that home-schooled children have enough opportunities to develop social skills. Home-schooled kids can join sports teams or social clubs. Through these activities, home-schooled kids can learn how to interact with others. Also, home-schooled kids tend to be more responsible and confident since they spend more time with adults. Additionally, home-schooled students are usually more mature and active than those who attend traditional schools. the professor's argument counters the author's assertion that home-schooled children are clumsy at socializing with others and that they have a hard time coping with difficulties.
To sum up, the professor asserts that home-schooling is as good as, if not better than, public schools. Home-schooled children cover all the subjects that students learn at public schools. Also these students are more likely to have a successful college life and future career. These points cast doubt on the reading's claim that home-schooling make children lack important knowledge and skills and that home-schooled kids lose their opportunities to learn social skills.
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