Through heavy exploration, this research question has changed from "Why is traditional schooling a better option than homeschooling?" to "Why is homeschooling more effective than traditional schooling?" I am interested in this topic because I have friends who are homeschooled and say that it was the best decision they, along with their parents, have ever made, but I went to public school and loved it. This question doesn't necessarily affect my values, but it will play a part in how I choose to educate my children in the very distant future. I am qualified to write about this topic because of the extensive research I have done on it. I researched so thoroughly that I even changed my views on this topic because of all of the information I was able to find and actually learn from. Originally I was going to research why homeschooling was not an adequate form of education, but after researching both traditional education and home schools, there are statistics to prove that it is actually the best form of education in the United States for this generation of students because of current issues in the school systems and societal pressures for school aged children. 

"Public School Vs. Homeschool" by Public Schools is the first source used. The central claim here is that there are both pros and cons to both homeschooling and public schooling and that it depends on the child's strengths and weaknesses to determine what type of schooling is best for them. The values represented here are the values of parents everywhere who are deciding what form of education is best for their child. This is a very important decision and can greatly affect the lives and happiness of every child. Public Schools is the organization that released this article. Public Schools is a WordPress website that gives tutorials and tips through high quality articles. This makes them a reliable source because they research their topics thoroughly and only post the best articles available to them. This article represents both sides of the argument so there is not a large bias.  

The next source used is "Pros and Cons of Homeschooling" by Homeschool Companion. The pros of homeschooling are that the curriculum is personalized for one child. Homeschooling is designed for each and every individual child to do well, unlike public schools which are designed to attempt to fit the needs of hundreds of children with different strengths and weaknesses. This article also reports that homeschooling is the best option concerning a child's safety because there is closer supervision and no peers to worry about. The values, once again, are concerning a child's happiness and well-being. This also mostly concerns parents and children who are possibly looking into homeschooling. The author of this article is Homeschool Companion. They are a forum that provides resources to homeschooling families. This is a credible source because they are used by families who homeschool all throughout the country. This article is informative because it gives realistic disadvantages of homeschooling along with the advantages. It is mostly informative and does not try to persuade the reader from one side to another. 

The final source is "Research Facts on Homeschooling" by Brian D. Ray. This article explains that homeschooling is growing by as much as eight percent and there are about 2.2 million homeschooled kids in the United States in total. This proves that homeschooled kids are not "abnormal" or as "alone" as the stereotype leads people to believe. It also discusses how a homeschooler's education is not dependent on public funding, saving taxpayers $24 million annually. Homeschooling can also strengthen the bond of a family because they are able to spend much more time together. Like the other two sources, this concerns a student's academic success and overall well-being. Brian D. Ray is a very credible author because he is a world-renowned speaker, researcher, and educator. He is the president of the National Home Education Research Institute and a former certified teacher in public and private schools. There is little bias in this article because all of his claims are backed by statistics and facts. 

This research question is arguable because people have different values regarding schooling. Many people have had different experiences with both forms of schooling, providing a multitude of different opinions and viewpoints. My stance is arguable because there are facts and statistics to support it. The only disagreement I have with the sources I've found regards socialization of homeschooled children. I don't believe it is as easy for them to make friends as it is for children in public schools and I do believe they miss out on major life experiences and rights of passages such as Friday night football games and proms. The perspective of these articles, though, has helped me revise my research question and provide an unbiased argument in favor of homeschooling. 
