Tutors International Comments on When School Isn't the Right Choice for Teen Mental Wellness - Seite 2

If peer pressure or friendship groups are the cause of the students' problems, removing the social pressures that comes with school can help students focus on learning without the fear of judgement or bullying.

Tutors International Education Manager, Nathaniel Hannan, who was a private tutor with Tutors International for many years, has plenty of experience with teenage mental health issues:

"Several of my students have grappled with mental health challenges, notably depression and anxiety. Homeschooling offers a nurturing environment that bolsters their mental well-being, free from the disruptive influences of bullying and peer issues found in schools. Homeschooling presents the opportunity to de-emphasize social media use and status-seeking that compounds the factors that lead to depression and anxiety problems."

Fostering positive social experiences

It's crucial for homeschooled students to still have opportunities for social interaction to develop and maintain social skills. Engaging in extracurricular activities, community programs, or homeschooling groups can provide these essential social experiences in a more controlled and supportive setting.

CEO and Founder of Tutors International, Adam Caller:

"If you think about your own social interactions from school time for yourselves, well you may have one or two friends now that you've met at school. Those long-term friends, those strong social interactions in your life probably came from things that you chose to do for yourself: a sport, or musical interest, or a subject you chose at university." 

"And so when we homeschool children, where we take them out of school, what we're doing is taking them away from all of the negatives and giving them access to much more of those positive social interactions."

Educators and schools must be prepared to identify and address anxiety and depression among students, and provide the appropriate support. Early intervention can prevent the long-term consequences of untreated mental health issues, highlighting the importance of awareness and proactive measures in both traditional and homeschool settings.

About Tutors International

Tutors International provides an unparalleled private tutoring service that matches the right private home tutor with the right child for the student to reach their personal potential and academic excellence fully. Delivering an international private tuition service for children of all ages at different points in their educational journeys, Tutors International is founded on a commitment to finding the perfect tutor to realise each student's specific goals and aspirations. Tutors are available for full-time residential positions, after-school assistance, and home-schooling.