Why do public school kids hate homeschool kids soooo much?

Question

they dont ever talk to you and when they do its just to say GO AWAY!! and it hurts my feelings what do i do about it?

Answer 1

Part of the problem may be that they already know each other and when you show up you are disturbing their existing social group.  It could be how you approach them, but I don't know you so I can't say.  It isn't very nice of them whatever the reason, but if you understand the possible reasons, you can work to fix it.

-See if your mom/dad/aunt/cousin knows some public school kids.  See if they can arrange some one on one time like a family trip to an amusement park with both families.  Getting to know someone one on one is easier and that person might be able to introduce you to others.

-Try to joing groups that aren't all homeschoolers where everyone is expected to work together.  Sports teams, community service, etc.  If you work on a project together, it will give you time to get to know them.

Answer 2

Overall public school kids are indifferent to home schooled kids.

Answer 3

Public schooled kids have issues with what I consider to be true socialization. Yes they have the ability to socialize with people they view to be thier peers, but lack any other socialization othan that that. Homeschooled kids have teh options to socialize with a wide range of people, incuding more adults, which makes them more adaptable to true socialization.

Also, public schooled kids, due to their closed enviroment, lack the understanding that it is okay to be different, and even to be smart. Homeschooled students are more adaptable and acceptant to peoples differences.

My daughter is 5 years old, yet doing 3rd grade work through the K12 program. Yet several of the kids in our neighborhood enjoy harrassing her because she is young. Yet she is doing the same grade work as the 10 year olds.....hmmm....She has personally, even at 5, learned to look the other way and realize that it is thier problem, not hers. She knows that she is no better or smarter than they are, but that she is a more accepting person and will be a better person in the long run.....

Hang in there....

Answer 4

Hahahaha. idk.

I'm homeschooled.

you need someone to talk to durring the day email me.

Other then that you just need to be outgoing and such. I have a boyfriend and he goes to a public school and i get along fine with him and my bestie that also goes to a public school.

[e-mail]

Answer 5

They're not like that with me...

I guess, you really just need to ignore. Try to show that you're just as cool as public school kids. Its very difficult, I know. I'm always the weird one in the group...but you can make yourself special by finding kids that have the same interest as you.

Also try finding other homeschool kids...

Answer 6

I don't think it's public schooled kids, it's just the kids that YOU are trying to be around. We homeschool, and we have public school kids in our house nearly every day (the second school is out, they're here!)

The only advice I can give is to try other people. Other public schoolers, other homeschoolers. Good luck.

"Unknown", that's just the saddest thing I've ever read. Maybe you should try to hang with some emo guys or something. Go volunteer and do some good with your life instead of just reading all the time. I don't know any homeschoolers like that.

Answer 7

o hmm thats wierd cause i have a good amount of not homeschooled friends actually more of my friends go to school.. they do occasionly bug me about being homeschooled but lk as a joke its not serious ..im sry u have had such tourble with it ,but if they are treating u lk that u dont want them to be ur friends anyway

o and i can i also say all u ppl who think homeschoolers have n o life u are way wrong i have a life any tons of friends im not just lk home all the time talking to no one ,i talk to my friends all the time and hangout with them a couple times a week .so plz stop judging wat u dont know

hope this helps:]

Answer 8

I don't think they all do, but obviously there are some nasty people out there who seem to not like anyone who does something different than they do.  Sometime the prejudice is overwhelming.

From a sociology view point, I think it's because if someone acts different from the rest of the pack, then they are more likely to be noticed by predators.  Therefore the others want to distance themselves.  

My best advise is to ignore them the best you can, avoidance would work well.  Remember, it's their problem not yours.  I'm sorry you are subjected to this type of treatment.

Best of luck to you :D

Answer 9

Well, I've never really had that happen to me, but I have been ignored (ignored meaning they really do care to talk to me, other than "hi") many times by people....

I don't blame them though, I have absolutly nothing in common with them, all I do is stay at home all day, and read, I have really no friends, I don't do things on a day to day basis, I don't go to partys, nothing....

Not to mention I've lost so much people skills, I get nervous around people, and have nothing to talk about with them....

It doesn't matter what I do, I can be as active, and social all I want....Nothing will change though, I'll still be alone, and miserable....And to all the parents who say I don't try! I do! I really do, but maybe (Since most homeschool people always mention God in some way) I'm just one of those people who's meant to be alone, and left out....I don't really believe that though....This is just life, one I have to accept....

But just do what I do, face the facts....That's life! Trust me, after awhile you get used to feeling rejected, and left out....It becomes just a regular thing....

=)

Answer 10

That happened to you? How appalling! Those kids sound horrible. But all public schoolers are not like that. My daughter homeschools and she has many friends in public and private schools. Try meeting some different people.

Chin up! You'll do fine.

Answer 11

Depends on the individuals, everyone is still capable of having their own opinions.  Perhaps you should avoid those particular public schooled kids.  Age levels, intelligence levels, and upbringing play the biggest roles in how people treat homeschooled kids.  Find some new friends and avoid the dumb ones you meet.  Stereotypes are not productive and generally are not useful.

Answer 12

we think its ufair that u can get up at whatever time u want an ddo what ever u want and not have any bad teachers.  Just go to a public school and they will b nice to u

Answer 13

In my experience, homeschooled kids spend time with a large range of age groups.  This causes them to be a bit more mature in some of their views and attitudes and more innocent in other areas.

If I were you, I'd seek out other homeschoolers.  More often than not you'll be welcomed with open arms.

Seana