Post Offices, Libraries, and Public Schools

home schooling, i don't really like that idea. Reason why because, as a student, i can experience lots of stuff and learn other things from friends that is not related to the school subject plus learning in school also can develop some social skills in how to interact with people. Furthermore, schools have clubs that you can join and have fun at the same time gaining friends and leadership skill if you got a post in the club. Im not against home schooling but it's better to study in school.

Home school not bad ... but your children i mean most of all children learn from outside world like private/public school right? ... i think using online schooling for you children it's ok because of technology now you can research all thing..

Unfortunately, some schools seem to be closed basically at the whim of bureaucrats...that's one of the bad sides of government involvement with education. A school near where I live recently closed despite the fact that its students were testing far better than most other nearby schools. Officially, the reason given is that the school was too small, but I bet a certain amount of jealousy over the little school's success might be involved as well. It's sad to say, but sometimes a good school makes the other schools look even worse! No doubt you're right that in the future we'll do more things virtually; in fact, in terms of pure learning education online is probably better in my view. You have such easy access to a huge amount of learning materials, no bullies, can more easily learn at your own pace, etc. Still, there's something undeniably sad about all these long-lasting institutions potentially closing...it's another sign of how times have changed.

hi missliss I think maybe in very small towns the post offices may close but I sure hope not, and as for libraries there is still a huge need for them and more and more libraries are tuned into the electronic age with lots of computers so no I do not see many libraries being closed. as for public schools this closing of small schools and combing has been going on in the state where I was born for nearly sixty years, so that not all that new. I think homeschooling can be really great and online wow, that would be so neat.

Even though I do not homeschool my kids, it is sad that the state wants to stop giving funds to public schools in small towns. Libraries are what help some families that want to have their kids love books as well as some other activities such as reading time for different age groups. I am in a city myself and prefer being in a city compare to a small town because I was miserable when I was living in one. Besides, my parents are here in Seattle as well. But in my mom's case, close to it which is a 25 minute drive with no heavy traffic. I have four girls myself (8, 5, 2, and a month old for now) and for the first two to go to a public school made me a more sane person because I don't think that I could ever handle doing homeschooling my kids at home since I take care of the last two kids when I have to and plus I work at home as a freelance writer. And I am making some each month but I have been more active lately at textbroker for income. I do believe that when a parent or parents would want their kids to be homeschooled, it's cool that they do that. And for them to give a laptop for a temporary use are pretty good too. I know we have that thing here too I think for homeschooled kids in WA state even though I do not know any myself.

I wish I had been homeschooled. In fact, I fought for t and my parents wouldnt allow it. Like you, its nothing against public schools but its just not the rigth place and elarning environment for me. Im not suprised but Im a litle shocked that they closed down the librarys that are smaller and independant libraries. Thats so horrible that those business are being run out just beause of the governemnt not funding and backing them up. My city has a few post offics and libraries (although there is one that has a monopoly) and I love them here. I find they add some communication and a ice charm to the community. Small businesses and services shouldnt be shut down because there has to be more to a community than just big businesses and teh governemnt in my opinion.

I agree about the post offices but I hate to see the libraries go.

I can see this happening to small towns. I lived in rural Texas, the small community has a school and post office, but no library. The nearest library is in the next city 10 miles away. Not a far drive, but if it closed there wouldn't be a library within 45 miles. Keeping a library or school open in these small areas is costly, I'm actually surprised more haven't closed their doors. I think homeschooling might be the way of the future, since you can already get a college degree online. However, I think it is important for children to learn in a school setting, being able to interact with other children also teaches them lessons in dealing with people.