The number of public-school students who learn online has grown exponentially during the past decade and even more so since the Covid pandemic began.
Why has this happened? One reason for this is because our government has contracted private businesses, such as K-12, to provide virtual learning programs for its students. With the massive amount of money put into advertising by these virtual businesses, parents have bit onto the hook.
Now, after the Covid lockdown measures, the virtual world is bustling with young children sitting in front of computers instead of sitting in classrooms.
The Question You Should Ask
The question you should ask is this: is virtual learning the best way to homeschool, and, if not, what is an alternative that’s within your average parent’s reach?
It’s always wise to remember that just because everyone is doing something doesn’t make it the right thing to do. In fact, in the case of virtual schooling, it turns out the opposite is true.
