The stereotype suggests that homeschoolers exclusively live in rural parts of the country and are extremely removed from the rest of society. Most of us have that image in our heads that those who receive their education at home are having their potential cut to bits, since the parents are not professional educators. Indeed, we don’t exactly think of the city when we think of home education. And to a certain extent, we’re right to think that. Homeschooling in NYC is not the norm. That is a given.
That said, it is not as uncommon as one may initially assume. There are plenty of reasons for parents to choose to educate their children at home instead of in a school. If a family has just recently moved and has yet to decide on which school will be most fitting for their child, for example, they may consider, at least temporarily, to go with private tutoring. NYC has tons of exclusive tutoring agencies, Manhattan especially.
Another reason could be due to a lack of confidence in the education system. In some cases, that’s a ridiculous claim, as some of New York’s schools are stupendous. In other cases, however, this is a perfectly reasonable concern to have. Depending on the school district, the potential of a student graduating and then furthering his or her education at a university can vary from being extremely high to being slim to none. In case of the latter, homeschooling in NYC could be the best available option.
Elementary through upper school are difficult years for a child. Only recently have we seen open discussion in pop culture about the effects of bullying. Indeed, an unhealthy social environment at such a crucial stage in a child’s development can have a lasting impact that can follow an individual into adulthood. With homeschooling, a child can be shielded from these situations, allowing them to develop confidence, which will allow them to be more equipped for the workplace later in life.
A common misconception about homeschooling, is that it inherently means the parents, who presumably are not professional educators, are the ones teaching the kids, and that they design their own curriculums and disregard the standards set in place by the state. This is simply not the case, especially when it comes to homeschooling in NYC. In most cases, as mentioned above, parents will employ a tutor. NYC tutors, after all, are known to be some of the best in the country. Upon finding one of the top tutoring agencies in NYC, you could be ensuring that your child is educated by an Ivy league graduate with excellent communication skills, so as to ensure that your child grows to actually enjoy learning.
If any of these scenarios apply to you and your child or children, consider investing in a one-on-one tutor in NYC. At Big Apple Tutoring, we have strictly the very best tutors in the city who specialize in all topics. We offer tutoring to students of all ages and our availability is adaptable to you or your child’s schedule. For more information, give us a call at 212-479-0830 or contact us online and we will set you up with an appointment.
