Do you suggest getting homeschooled?

Question

yes or no?

ehh.

Answer 1

No, not at all.

Answer 2

Home schooling is far superior as far as both academic and socialization.  The "socialization" offered in the public school system is forced socialization.  In the real world do we only socialize with 25 other people in our own age group within a few blocks of us?  Not most of us.  Home schooling offers children the chance to socialize with all types of people from all walks of life.  With home schooling children actually learn, not just memorize standard answers.  Home schooled children also have a better chance to get into the college of their choice; as colleges actively seek out home schooled students.  The only drawback our family found with home schooling is having to face people who out of ignorance throw around the socialization myth.  It takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but if you are willing to make the sacrifices your child will be successful.

Answer 3

Yes I would recommend it. It's hard work sometimes and takes a lot of organisation and dedication but it is worth it in so many ways. Good luck if this is what you are planning on doing x x xI wouldnt worry about what the 'dippy-downers' say about socialisation. School is certainly not the only place where children socialise. There are many ways kids interact with others - sporting groups, Scouts, Gymnastics, Home school social groups (great not only for socialising but for getting and giving help and support from other home school parents), library organised activities - there are too many to list really, you have many options.

Answer 4

If you are a motivated student who has a parent that's willing to put in the time and commitment, yes.  Homeschooling can be an incredible benefit and can put so many more opportunities in your lap.

If you don't care about learning and/or your parents are not able or willing to put the time and commitment in, no, I don't.  That can be a recipe for disaster.

Homeschooling is not difficult by any means, but it does take commitment and work on both the parts of the parents and the student.  If the motivation and commitment isn't there, it's probably not a good idea.

Answer 5

I wouldn't suggest it. School is meant to prepare and educate you for the world, and I think that, in order to be a functional adult in society, you have to be academically and socially prepared. All those stupid little fights with your friends in grade school----they really matter when it comes to social development over what's right and wrong and how you should treat people. You don't get that while being home schooled. It's not like you won't talk to people, but it's just not the same as the social world of mainstream school.

Sure, kids can be so harsh these days, and everyone can be subject to bullying or insults if they go to mainstream, but kids need to learn at a young age how to stand up for themselves and choose their own way of thinking despite what others say and do.

Also, working to get a project done with other people, whether you like them or not, is probably the most important aspect of being successful in a career, no matter what kind.

I understand how parents will choose to home school their children because they have some disability or severe allergy or something similar, but I don't see any other good reason.

Answer 6

only if it is a last resort. Kids need to socialize and learn how to interact with all kinds of people and schools the best place for that. If you shelter your child from socializing when they are a child it will be them who faces the consequences when they are older. I would say try hard to see if you can find a school that meets you expectations but if you do decide to go the homeschool way, lots of socializing is the key!

Answer 7

I'm undecided... I feel that public school is good for socializing but I do understand that some schools are just horrible and I couldn't think of having my children go to them. I also think that in order to be home schooled that the person teaching has to be ABLE to teach. So many kids are taught by insufficient people. It is really a horrible thing...

But! If the teacher is knowledgeable than i'm all for it! As long as the parent includes activities with peers.

Answer 8

I've done it. No, I wouldn't suggest it.

Answer 9

Depends.

Do you want to get homeschooled?

Are you going to work at it?

Do you have your parents full support and they're willing to guide you? If not, do you have a burning motivation to take charge of your education?

Will you have the opportunity to do things outside the house? Those who are complaining about socializing don't seem to realize that lots of homeschoolers get out and do things and it's not a problem. Some don't, though, and it often does become a problem for them. If you won't have the opportunity to go out and you'll likely be at home all the time, it may not be a good choice. Depends on your personality, though--I would have had no problem spending all that time alone.

As for some of the comments: school is meant to be ONE service to provide education. People were educated and prepared for the world before there was school so please don't anybody believe you need school in order to have an education and be prepared for adult life.

"All the stupid little fights...  You don't get that while being home schooled. " Oh no? Who says? This is an assumption that 1) homeschoolers lead perfect little lives at home and 2) that they have no friends and issues to deal with. It also makes the assumption that kids are learning all they can at school with those fights--but homeschooled kids are probably guided more through how to deal with those types of issues than those in school. (Btw, I never had little fights with friends, so I'm not sure what that's supposed to prove.)

The whole idea that kids NEED to learn at a young age how to stand up for themselves is hogwash and goes completely against principles of child development. It's just against psychology in general--it's like saying you need to be abused as a child so that you can stand up to abuse as an adult. The reverse usually works out better--if you AREN'T abused as a child, you are less likely to put up with it as an adult. Those who aren't living under constant pressure to conform are more likely to develop their own way of thinking despite what others say and do. You can't prepare a child beyond his development.

"Also, working to get a project done with other people, whether you like them or not, is probably the most important aspect of being successful in a career, no matter what kind." This is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. "Probably the most important aspect"? There are plenty of other things I can think of, like motivation, determination, a positive attitude, critical thinking skills... It's not working on a project, it's knowing how to work with others which is different. A household can be set up where people collaborate on cleaning, cooking and more. There are plenty of groups for homeschoolers to do group things with. IF SOMEBODY NEVER DOES A GROUP PROJECT IN THEIR CHILDHOOD, IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY WILL NOT KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS AS ADULTS. Do you know when group projects started even being a part of school? Not until very recently. Does that mean that all people before that were incapable of working with others???? Think about it for a minute.

Answer 10

Since I don't know anything about you or your family, it's really hard to say, but in general, I'm so totally in favor of homeschooling.

Answer 11

i do if you are a parent that wont let you child slack off and you will make them do it also if the child has an outside the house activity suck as volunteering