The often-mentioned bad side to homeschooling is the socialization factor. Children are not able to interact and get along with others beyond their family members. Isolating children from the outside world can affect his social skills, or worse, result in phobias and other disorders in social settings. However, this can be mitigated by having children join organizations or socialize with other homeschooling kids.
Kids may not get education that is well-rounded, and the knowledge learned may be confined to the biases of the parents. Kids may not able to explore other beliefs and points of view. This can develop close-mindedness in children, or at worse, bigotry.
Parents who are not qualified to teach could limit the scope of a child’s knowledge.
Homeschoolers may miss the inspiration provided by the occasional great teacher. How many great men were influenced by mentors other than their parents?
Homeschooled children miss advantages of learning in a classroom setting. This involves being challenged and encouraged by fellow students, working within structure and beyond book-learning, such as respecting authority outside of their parents, following orders and procedures, as well as participatory events such as playing in the band or orchestra, or team sports.
Parents have to juggle homeschooling with their own social needs and personal interests, experiencing a desire to work and financial needs.