Homeschooling vs sending them to school
By goldilocks70
@goldilocks70 (89)
United States
February 18, 2007 1:35am CST
I homeschool 2 of my kids. They are both on an independent study program. This has worked for us for some time now. What I don't understand though is that this last year I have had 3 people pose the question, "Wouldn't it be easier to just send them to school?"
Of course, it would be "easier". I have chosen to do this because I get first hand knowledge of what they are doing, they can move ahead rather than waiting. If they are behind, they get the attention they need right now.
So are there any others out there who have homeschooled their kids? Were you a kid that was homeschooled? Do you think homeschooled kids are weird? Do you think the benefits of going to "regular" school out weigh those of being homeschooled?
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3 responses
@retardedrugrat (4791)
• Canada
18 Feb 07
One of my closest friends homeschooled her son, and I have to say, he's now in his early 20's and he's one of the smartest, intelligent, and most polite guys I've ever met. He was born with very slight Downs Syndrome as a result of his mom being kicked hard in the stomach while she was pregnant, but to look at him, you'd never know. He walks with a slight limp and thats it. She preferred to home school him because she was afraid of him not getting the extra attention he might have needed in school. She needn't have worried.
He's done very well for himself and I'm just as proud of her for teaching him manners and respect as well as the school subjects as she is of her son for overcoming his personal obstacles to become the person he is today.
If you feel that home schooling is right for you and your kids, then don't let anyone else try and put doubts in your mind. You know better than anyone else whats right for you and your family. Home Schooling is bever east and I applaud you for taking it on. Way to go!
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@goldilocks70 (89)
• United States
18 Feb 07
Thanks very much for your response! One of the 2 I homeschool has Epilepsy and is developmentally delayed because of it. She goes to school one day a week and gets the work for the rest of the week. It works out great.
I do this for the kids, I really could give a crap what anyone thinks. I just thought it was odd to hear those questions asked. It's so great to hear about others stories of success and I thank you for sharing about your friend. That's so cool.
@wahmbrendamh (576)
• United States
19 Feb 07
My dd has aspergers which is a high functioning form of autism. I honestly believe that she'd get lost in the system because she has a very short attention span but she's very smart. It's hard to do sometimes because she acts like a 2yo with the intelligence of a 7yo and she's 5yo. Regardless, I wouldn't be forced to do otherwise because it just wouldn't work for us.
Brenda Marie
Homeschool 4 Us (My homeschool blog): http://homeschool4us.blogspot.com/
My ebook: "Homeschooling Without The Headaches" http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=812683
@goldilocks70 (89)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Thanks for the response!! My daughter is 14 and acts about 8. I truly feel the same as you do as far as her getting lost in the system. My daughter also has alot of autistic characteristics. Again, thank you for your response!!
@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
19 Feb 07
No one knows my kids like I do. We go through Christian Liberty Academy Satellite School and we get scannable test, workbooks, teacher editions and the study books. There are book reports to do as well. It is easier than buying all those supplies and clothing etc. We are more creative and yet get the required things done. They test at 2 or 3 grades higher than their age comparison. I was not homeschooled. Schools were just beginning to degrade then. I would hope that most kids would be homeschooled. You don't need a college education to lead your kids to learning as a life long process. There are many places like what I use that are great to help you through any tough spots. There are colleges now looking for homeschooled kids and the military are recruiting them too! Easy In procedure to me!
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@wahmbrendamh (576)
• United States
19 Feb 07
I must have been in school with you bc they were just starting to degrade when I was in them too. Like I said before, my dd has some issues and wouldn't do well in school. She's doing really great at home though. I too wish that more parents would homeschool their kids as it'd truly benefit them.
Brenda Marie
Homeschool 4 Us (My homeschool blog): http://homeschool4us.blogspot.com/
My ebook: "Homeschooling Without The Headaches" http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=812683
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@wahmbrendamh (576)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Yes, I would say kudos to everyone too. I've already seen how greatly my dd is benefiting.
Brenda Marie
Homeschool 4 Us (My homeschool blog): http://homeschool4us.blogspot.com/
My ebook: "Homeschooling Without The Headaches" http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=812683
@goldilocks70 (89)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Thank you Willowlady, for your wonderful response! I'm glad to hear more talking about the wonderful benefits of homeschooling their children. It is a great thing. Kudos to all the parents that take the time to do this. Your kids will greatly benefit.
@rbonsor (60)
• Canada
21 Feb 07
Study the history of compulsory schooling please. Its a place to brainwash or program people so they will be good order takers/zombies. Alexander is unschooled there is no way "Regular" school can match it. Yes homeschooled children are weird they think.
