Home Schooling- What they don’t know will make them stronger

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Advocates maintain that home schooling gives children the freedom to study what they are most interested in rather than following a rigid, pre-defined curriculum. Also, some supporters say that the education provided by U.S. public schools is inadequate. I would have to agree that in a lot of cases, children are not getting the one on one attention that a lot of children need. Teachers are given a large number of students and I think the kids today are a lot more distracted than in the past. Just look at the TV shows they watch, the commercialism that they are exposed to from birth and the fact that if they are fortunate enough to have 2 parents at home, chances are they both work (a lot). Critics argue that home schooling can have a negative effect on children’s development by sheltering them from the outside world. Unlike traditionally schooled kids, home schooled children are not subject to different viewpoints and their limited experiences could cause problems for them as they enter adulthood. Also, some critics would say they worry that some home schooled children receive substandard education due to limited resources and too narrow of a curriculum. There are some valid points to be argued against home-schooling, but I think it really comes down to the parents. I can’t say I buy into the social isolation theory (the children are going to miss out on interacting with other kids and developing social skills). I think that a lot of the social skills kids learn today are unhealthy in the first place. Sadly, it seems that a lot of the crap we learn when we are young is carried with us as we get older. Look at how young adults act in college. I'm all about having fun, but come on, get a grip. Look at what it takes to be successful in the corporate world(I know first hand). The home schooled kids I’ve known, don’t act like little kids when they are in their 20’s. A lot of traditionally educated kids are still emotionally stunted after college whereas the people i've known, who were home educated, excelled in college and beyond. I'd like to hear from anyone who has been home-schooled and would relate their experience.