How do you feel about children being homeschooled?

I think it's a sort of good idea when they're young.. but I wouldn't do it their entire school careers. If I were to home school my child it'd be just be elementary (1st - 5th) and maybe middle school (6th - 8th) but not high school. The kids I know that are home schooled all are very obedient and respectful, but are lacking in the social department. It'd be a huge adjustment for the child to be home schooled all their life and then go to college. I find they will either be on the loner side or will give into the new "freedom" and party or drink or what have you excessively. Though I'm sure there's a middle ground in there somewhere, but I wouldn't want to risk it.

Personally, I am not for the idea of homeschooling kids.. Schools not only provide the classes, but also many other things to the kids.. They get to know many other kids of teh same age, make friends with amny of them.. Thus schools provide a basis for the kids social life and communication also improves..

Homeschooling as a term has become something of a misnomer. There aren't many homeschooling families who actually stay home all the time. For the most part they are as busy if not busier than their traditional school counterparts. I would recommend that you do a bit of research; more likely than not there are several homeschooling groups in your area. Find two or three that seem suitable and check them out. Most groups will welcome families that are still deciding whether or not to homeschool. We are part of two homeschool groups. One in specifically for field trips and activities (meeting weekly for bowling, swimming, etc.) and the other is for more general support and has a weekly park day where the families get together once per week for 3 or 4 hours. As for it being difficult to start, I don't really find that to be the case. How much you have to do depends on where you live as each state has different guidelines, but even in the states that have the strictest requirements, it's just a matter of keeping records and perhaps yearly achievement tests. Good luck in your decision.

I home school my children and they are in 6th grade and a senior in high school. Neither of them,lack socially in any aspect. My oldest daughter works and has friends that she met when she was in public school. Plus, she has made friends in the subdivision that we used to live in. Plus, she has made friends with her boyfriends friends. My younger child has friends here in the neighborhood that we live in, friends from the old neighborhood,she has been involved in Girl Scouts,she has friends from church,etc. She is going to become involved with 4-H and she will make more friends there. The girls have always enjoyed being involved in what we are learning and how fast or slow we would learn new things. They like the fact that they can do the subjects that they like at a faster rate than school or that they can slow down and read more about something new. I am a very busy person who works outside of the home and also has a home business and still find the time to school the girls. It is tough and my husband is not a lot of help with it. He wasn't thrilled with the idea that I chose to homeschool them but I think it has been for the best. If you decide to do it, good luck! I don't think that you will ever regret your decision.

I agree on your hubby's opinion.