Does any body homeschool or have any opinions on the subject?

Question

i'm home right now because i homeschool

Answer 1

We love it!

My "poorly socialized" daughter is in her room playing with friends right now and others have been calling on the phone.  This is why we have trouble staying on task once the schools let out. (I knew we shouldn't have slept late today!)

Oh, well. The beauty of HS is that we'll finish up lessons when the friends leave and just have a late dinner. Even if we don't, we have not had all the snow days the schools kids have, so we're doing OK.

The social skills thing is a cop-out. Kids are a social as you allow them to be. Real world skills are formed in the real world, not in the class room. Every adult we meet comments on our daughter's manners, vocabulary and maturity. She has no trouble with the kids either.

Academically, it works better for her than PS did. That may not be the case for every child, but it is for her. What a great thing it is to have the right to chose the best course of action for your individual child.

Answer 2

I was home schooled for 10th and 11th grade. I could have graduated in 10th grade with 320 credits but held out until 11th grade and graduated  early with 360 credits.

I have 4 children and currently home schooling one of them, though next year I think I will be all of them. I get to spend time with them and have a say in their education. I know what is going on, and I make sure he has a social network.

Answer 3

well being a product of Public School I had a very hard time. Kids were mean and in my youth I spent more time worrying about being made fun of, getting beat up or having the pressures of teen s*x and drugs in my face all the time. My high school days were filled with tears. That is in the 80's  and I can only imagine what it is like today.

So now I have 3 kids and I home school them all. My daughter at age 14 has the manners of the Queen of England, everyone compliments us on how sweet and polite she is. They also comment "she must be homeschooled"

We do our lessons and enjoy learning without pressure. We don't worry about grades because we keep doing it untill we learned the lesson. There is no such thing as an F in our home school. My kids learn everything they are supposed to with pride and they never hear the word failed.

They never swear or talk back to us either. These are some of the wonderful benefits of homeschooling. The cons of homeschooling- NONE

the public school system is c**p and is going to get worse because disapline was removed in the public school system along with prayer. So unless you wanna spend over $1,000 to send 3 kids to private school, homeschool is the best choice-

Plus my kids don't ever have to hear they came from an Ape or have to learn evolution. We only learn creation Science

Answer 4

I think it is great! My kids social lives are booming because of it, they are doing terrific academically, emotionally they are stable and secure.....homeschool is a terrific option-and I agree with those who say they would never do it. Obviously they are not intelligent enough to research the TRUTH about the myths they believe, and therefore they are NOT intelligent enough to homeschool

Answer 5

I just started homeschooling my son.  I have two other children that are in the public school.  He likes it.  I battled for a long time if I should take him out.  He is dyslexic and the school system is a joke.  They all but refused to help him.  Homeschooling isn't for everyone.  But research it and see if it is for you.  As for keeping them social, that is all up to the child and what you let them do.  Mine goes to church and sees his friends, they text him from school which I have gotten on to the ones at school for doing. And he has friends that come over every weekend if feels like.  It is a great thing but a lot of responsibility for the parent to make sure the child is learning what he should and if you don't feel up to the challenge you might want to research just what we parents do behind the scenes getting the lessons ready making sure they stay focused and making the lesson fun.  Lots of work, but worth it.  As a parent  you know more of what your child needs over a school system where you child is just a number.

Answer 6

Just about all of my friends homeschool their children. They get them  together every week for p.e or art (this is about eight kids). They also have keyboard lessons every week and go on field  trips.They love it and are all doing very well. Both of my kids go to public school and love it. I think homeschooling and  public school is fine, it's just whatever  the parents think is best. I am going to school right now to be a teacher, but if I ever think that I should homeschool my kids  I will.

Answer 7

Personally I would never home school my child. By doing that kids do not get the social interaction they need with other kids as well as different points of view. Right now some would say we are fortunate that our daughter does not have to go to daycare or a sitter but since she doesn't she is somewhat behind in her communication and social skills.

Just my opinion

Answer 8

im home schooled and i HATE it! its my first year being home schooled and its horrible! i dont get to be around my friends and all weekend i do work. the only time im not doing homework is when im sleeping!its not too hard for me b/c i haven't gotten anything lower than an A- ....

but i think its just the program im doing....

Answer 9

I tried home schooling my daughter and it lasted about two months before I realized she's just one of those kids who does better when a stranger is teaching her. (she's in kindergarten and just couldn't understand why he had to sit at a table at home and work as opposed to "mess around") I'm not opposed to home schooling in any way, just found it wasn't the best choice for my daughter's particular social and structural needs.  I do see many great advantages to home schooling, and that is why I tried it out.  I have, and will continue home pre-schooling all my kids, and then make a decision as to continue or place them in public once they turn 5 based on their receptiveness to the process.  I support  moms who choose either public, or home because every child and every situation is different.

Answer 10

I think it is good for some situations, but not all.  Not all home schools are alike, and not all public schools are alike.  

Believe it or not, children can excel in a public school.  It all depends on the parents of that child.  If the parents are involved and care about the child's education, it won't matter if they are homeschooled or educated in a public school.  They will be successful.

Answer 11

im doing homeschooling and i LOVE IT there is no Darma and its easier you can get it done faster and all that good stuff!

Answer 12

I'm homeschooled. i think its pretty cool

Answer 13

I am a homeschool mom who majored in Secondary Education, but instead of teaching in a public institution, I chose to homeschool. I think that the general public is very uninformed about homeschooling today, and still relies on the old stereotype of the "shy unsocialized hermetic homeschooler" who never leaves their home and has no friends. It is so inaccurate. My kids are very social and anything but shy! We live in a suburb of Kansas City, and there are hundreds, maybe thousands of other Hschoolers in our small area. Nationwide, there are millions of us. We are active members of several local groups for homeschool famlies, and we take part in at least one social activity every day, outside of our home. Activities are set up and organized by moms through yahoo email loops. Our local homeschool groups offers the following activities to name a small few; Girl and Boy Scout troops, 4H, campfire, bowling, gymnastics, swimming, horseback riding, art, choir, and gym classes, holiday parties, book clubs, a 2 hour long recess time every week, plus park days, field trips, picnics and academic fairs. These are just a few of the many things we do while everyone else is in school). When we are not doing our lessons, we are always on the go, and it is ironic that we call ourselves homeschoolers since we spend so much time away from home! Homeschoolers have the advantage of one on one personalized attention educationally, and we also dont have to waste a lot of time on discipline, paperwork, and busywork. We can get our lessons done in a couple hours each morning, and then get on with enjoying our hobbies and friends. We also have the advantage of making closer more meaningful friendships because our kids have the time for more playdates and outings, instead of sitting, bored and institutionalized behind a desk all day. I find it ridiculous that public schools are thought of as a great place to socialize! How can kids socialize when they have to sit silently and listen for 8 hours a day?? Homeschoolers have the time to learn at their own pace, to spend time with friends, and just be kids, without the pressures and negative influences of public school. Homeschool kids are not hermits and they are not freaky nerds. They are just really lucky kids who get to enjoy life and learning every day. No child is left behind in a homeschool, and socialization is the best reason to homeschool. Public school creates a harsh artificial society where children are raised by their peers. Homeschoolers live and learn in the real world. For more info, read the book; "The Well adjusted Child; The Social Benefits of Homeschooling", by Rachel Gathercole.

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Source(s):

The Well Adjusted Child; The Social Benefits of Homeschooling, by Rachel Gathercole

Dumbing Us Down; The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, by John Taylor Gatto

Answer 14

im homeschooled i kinda like it but u have nobody to talk to.it gets kinda boring.but i get my work done faster and im on task

Answer 15

I think it works great for some kids, not so well for others...but it is definitely a viable, legitimate option that should be available.

My son has learning and health needs that can't feasibly be met in a standard classroom, and there are no schools in our area that can (or are willing to try to) meet his needs.  He's an exceptional student, and is several years ahead of grade level, but doesn't learn well when forced to use a standard, traditional curriculum or teaching method.  Therefore, we homeschool, and he excels with it.

I don't think that any one option should be mandatory - different kids learn in different ways, and should have options available to them.  Education is mandatory, school is not.

Answer 16

I used to homeschool a few years ago. it's nice having free time with your mom, though to me it seems like it's a sick day: which is not very good for doing work. also, it was hard for my mom to find work at home, and after she did she had trouble spending time with family. personaly, the homeschool route didn't work for me, but I'm sure it will work for others.