Commentary: Homeschooling

I remember that, on most occasions, when I sat down to eat with my mom and she asked me how I had been doing in school, I ended up complaining about how much I hated studying, and I told her that it would be much better if I could do "Home School". It was unnecessary for me to get up early and go to an institution where I was taught things I could perfectly learn from the comfort of my home, by video, without having to get up early, and where I could manage time in my own way. My mom,

Studying from home has become sitting from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at my desk, which constantly reminds me of how much I spend studying and how “alone” I am now. I know it is not the right thing, but I miss talking to my friends in the middle of class because they make me laugh, and that's when they remind me that school is not the only thing that happens in my life. I miss finishing class and moving to another room while I discuss the class with my friends. I miss waving to teachers or people in the hallways. I miss the scolds received for talking or eating in clas

It definitely is not the same to learn from a computer than to learn with a person speaking in front of you. Although the two methods allow the exchange of ideas, it is more difficult to understand a topic through a screen and to clarify doubts. I never thought I would say this in my life, but I miss school, I would say a little too much. I miss the people, the food, the events. If there is something that I would never change my school for, and for which I forgive it for “exploiting” me, is for the quality of the people it has and for its different celebrations and traditions. I mean, what Pacha does not dream of receiving the “zarza” in eleventh grade or of shouting "Long live sixth grade”? What Pacha does not give in to the passion with which the mathematics department celebrates PI Day? It will sound typical of a parable, but I have learned to value my school and the people that make it up. That does not mean the educational system doesn’t have a lot to improve, but now I know that it is not an issue of the situation, but of the way in which it occurs.

By Valentina Salinas, 10B

beyond telling me how important it was to be present in a class lesson, asked me how I was going to socialize. That did not worry me either because I think that there are very few true friendships that are formed at school, since many of your classmates only speak to you for an assignment or to spend time at school, but after 3:30 p.m. you become invisible. Therefore, I always wanted to experience what it would be like to study from home, and now that I have had the opportunity to do so, I can say it did not meet my expectations; it was not as perfect as I had expected. Yes, I love not having to get up so early, I love being able to manage my time without any pressure, I like having my space, but it is not the same. Also, I would say that I love being with my mom all day, but I am locked in my room in front of the iPad waiting for the teacher to send the link to connect us to the virtual class.