Homeschool: The Debate About Television

The great television debate will still be going back and forth, long after our children graduate from high school.

American, CA (prHWY.com) November 21, 2012 - The great television debate will still be going back and forth, long after our children graduate from high school. Depending on how you were raised, it is very likely that your opinion about TV is similar, but not exactly the same as any other person in your sphere of influence.

Homeschoolers are a different breed. Aren't we? We grab the educational bull by the horns and we plan, guide, and lead our children down the path that we believe is best for them and their academic success.

We use every resource available to aid us in filling our children's minds with valuable information. At times, television can even be not only a resource for us, but a primary resource.

The main focus can not be whether kids, homeschooled or not, should watch TV. The real focus needs to be, what is the best choice for my child in this season of life and learning? For some people, this will mean replacing the entertainment center with a wide variety of exercise equipment, for others it will be to allow a limited number of hours of carefully screened programming each day or week.

Television has some very valuable programming that can add depth and richness to your daily homeschool lessons.

My own children are learning about Native Americans http://vimeo.com/53989682 currently and we stumbled upon a wonderful mini- series called Into The West. The program did a beautiful job presenting the Westward Movement from two different perspectives: the Native Americans and the White Settlers. My children were enthralled by the contrast between the two, and for our family this series was a central part of this unit study.

What works for my family may not work for yours. Quite honestly, that's OK because the flip side is also true. What works for your family may not work for mine.

As homeschoolers, actually as parents, we need to be purposeful about our children's activities: including television. No one can tell you whether you should buy a big screen TV or to throw your current one away. Only you know what relationship you and your children need with media.

The goal is to come to terms with what makes your family tick and which types of resources benefit your children's education, entertainment, and overall quality of life. No one can decide this for you.

Once you set your resolve, you will be less tempted to look over the fence and compare your family with another homeschool family.

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