Do you trust you childs school?

Question

I have a friend you just started homeschooling her children because she felt like the school bullies the children. I don't really agree with her and am curious if other people distrust their childs school and what they would do if they did.

Answer 1

Honestly, if her kids act out that badly it is not the school's fault; I'd be looking at the home environment first.  Not to say she's a bad mother; but I see a lot of children who are like this because of overly permissive parenting or because of home-life situations (like divorce).

I personally trust the school that my younger two children attend; it's a charter school and offers the best education and environment in this area.  My oldest attends public school because the charter school for her grade was full; and I'm not 100% happy but she does alright there.

Answer 2

I would see if the problem could be fixed and if not I would look at other schools

Answer 3

The kids sound like they're out of control.  Normally I wold say homeschoolng is the best but this Mom seems to have problems controlling behavior.  Maybe you need to have a heart to heart and tell her what you see.

Answer 4

We homeschool and for us, it is the best educational choice for our 12 year old.  She is ahead of her peers academically, she has loads of friends, some of whom homeschool, some of whom are in public school and some of whom are in private school.

She was in two schools before we removed her.  In the first school she dealt with a physically and emotionally abusive teacher.  I monitored the class for a month, so I saw the abuse with my own eyes.  The second school had lovely teachers and a bullying problem that was out of control.  When there was an attempted murder at the school, we left.  

If you want your choice to use the school system respected, please respect your friend's choice.  They are her kids, not yours.

Answer 5

I trusted the school, until the other day when I got a newsletter about the public displays of affection..that threw me off a little... but otherwise I trust them.....I chose for my children to go to their school because of the good rep it has! And I have been happy so far...my children are doing amazing there.....

Answer 6

I understand that somewhat.  At my daughter's school, they have very strict rules at recess at lunch that I don't agree with.  For example, in the cafeteria they are not allowed to talk above a whisper!  The yard duty personnel rule with an iron fist.  It just seems like lunchtime and recess is their time to blow off a little steam, not be nitpicked for being wiggly - that's appropriate in the classroom, but not on a break.

It is a very well-behaved lunchroom, but man - I know that adults wouldn't put up with that kind of treatment.   I'm not about to homeschool my kid, though. :)

Answer 7

absolutely -i wouldn't have my daughter there otherwise.  she attends a private charter school that focuses on education.  there are so many options available to parents other than public school.  invest some time into learning what your county provides.

Answer 8

i dont think a parent shuld ever homeschool their kids. how will they ever no the real world when there going to go out 4 a job our something they won't no how to work or socialize with other people exept for his/her own family if theres bullies thats your right to stick up for your kids and find a school that you know wont hurt your kids or change them in anyway but never homeschool them because they wont no how to tell good from bad or what kind of people to stay away from or have a best bud thats not related to them or someone they have classes with and be a science buddy. there going to miss out on all the fun hope you make the right chioce and make the rught choice for them. there future depends on your choice now for the question i would find more about the school and if you doubt it like i said before resaerch for 1 that will help your kids but bullies or normal now a days everyone just wants to be cool so stick up for em

Answer 9

homeschooling can be great, its not for everyone, and not everyone is able to do it, but for those who can, it can be a very rewarding experience

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