<human>:  What are the pros and cons of homeschooling a child?
<bot>: 
Pros of homeschooling a child include:    
 • The ability to provide personalized education tailored to a child's individual needs    
 • Increased opportunity for family bonding    
 • Increased control over the curriculum and learning environment    
 • Ability for the family to decide its own schedule2

Cons of homeschooling a child include:    
 • Possible lack of social engagement compared with attending a physical school    
 • Increased financial and time commitment from parents    
 • Potential difficulty of staying up to date with the curriculum    
 • Difficulty in ensuring a child is receiving a quality education equivalent to that of a physical school