COM 155 final paper

While most kids attend public schools to receive an education, there are some people who choose to have their kids home schooled. There are many reasons for parents to choose either way for their children to receive their education. In my essay, I will show that there are similarities and differences between the two methods I will show how either option equally as good as the other.

Public schools provide a way for kids to perfect their interactive skills with other kids and teachers. It allows kids to interact with other children and acquire critical social skills that they will use as they grow up. It teaches kids teamwork and how to work with other people to solve problems. It also gives kids the opportunity to think outside the box when finding a solution. It also allows kids to partake in various activities such as sports, and academic courses like advanced placement classes, which can be taken in high school. Additionally, these classes can count towards college credits once one has completed and passed the class(s). Sports are a good way to get out and get some exercise while improving your skills at that particular sport. A way that students can choose to go about starting college is by taking part in what is called a "running start program", which entails going to college half of your normal school day and getting credit for attending both high school as well college.

While attending public school can be a great experience for kids, there are things that kids need to be aware of. Bullying can be a major problem throughout all public schools, but can be prevented if caught early enough. Peer pressure is another thing that kids need to be aware of because many kids fall victim to pressure since they feel a need to fit in. Bullying can be a problem as the bully may feel insecure and feel that bossing other kids around may give them attention. Peer pressure is a problem since many kids simply want to fit in with others. This can prove to be