Poll: Homeschooling: Where do you stand?

[Jedamethis]

My sisters are homeschooled and I think it's a good thing, because the eldest (Now 8) really did not do well. She's not suited for the sitting still and boring work, so she came home grumpy every day and resented her teachers. My mum wasn't happy with it, so she asked her whether she wanted to be homeschooled and she did. And that was that. My younger sister is the same way. They are not socially stunted at all, they have plenty of friends, older and younger than themselves, due to the friendly homeschooling community where we live. Also, they go to Brownies, and music and drama classes (Because they wanted to), and other things like that.
I however, chose to stay in school because I'm good at being in school. My favourite teacher mentioned that it was amazing to watch when I was put on a table with some underachievers and they all suddenly started working better, and enjoying what they were doing. Which I like to interpret as Revan-like influence, but is probably not. >.>
Anyway, gone off topic. Some people just aren't suited to a school environment, so they should not have to go to school.

 

[Wintermoot]

against you only get the viewpoint from your mom/dad whilst in regular school you get different view points on issues.

 

[Speakercone]

A disadvantage is the lack of direct social interaction with your piers.

I know the feeling, my best wharf and I parted ways when he started dating that drydock (heyooo, I'll be here all week).

I'm against homeschooling in principal because I feel that the lack of opportunities to work as a team on some sort of collaborative projects is an issue. If there's no other option, then it's perfectly alright, but given the option, I'd want my kids to go to school with other kids.

 

[Roganzar]

I would be a terrible teacher for my son, so against it on that point alone. As well as it really does hinder social skills.

 

[krychek57]

I was home-schooled for 8 grades. Loved it, did very well in state tests and participated in soccer, track and baseball.

Sports easily made up for any social gaps we also participated in home-school group field trips.

Edit: Like with anything in life, it all depends on the authority figure. In this case the teacher.

 

[zama174]

Been homeschooled all my life. I rather dislike it.

 

[Peteron]

If the parent is fit to teach, let them. Social interaction is not limited to school, I have friends who are home-schooled, and they are not only perfectly happy but have plenty of friends. Our school allows them to participate in the theater and clubs, so there is no shortage of interaction there.

 

[FamoFunk]

I'm in favour, I never use to think it was good, but I'm very good friends with our own @Jenova65 who's enlightened me and a lot of other people about it.

There doesn't *have* to be lack of social interaction as a home-school kid.

If I had the brains, I'd highly consider it for my little one.

 

[Togs]

Unequivocally "A Bad Idea"- you dont just go to school to learn you go for social development and interaction, things that are arguably even more important that an actual education.
And then there's the question of how do you guarantee that the homeschooling will give an academic education of equal worth too one gained in a proper school.

Learning "what ever you want to" isnt necessarily a good thing.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

I believe it is ABSOLUTELY a good idea......... If the parent is competent.

If the parent is decent and doesn't just ignore the kid, it can be the best schooling option available.

Also, if you get involved with a homeschool group like HSC, the complaint about not being social basically evaporates.

 

[Dagnius]

I'm with the 'It Depends' option. Homeschool, if done right can be a great thing when there are problems at school that really interrupt your kids' learning. On the Other hand, as mentioned in a previous post by someone else, the child does miss out on a lot of social interaction with piers. I had a friend drop out of high school to be 'homeschooled' and that was basically vacation for him. He never did anything, his dad never taught him, I thought it was completely stupid that he was getting to sit at home and do what ever he wanted while I was at school working my ass off; But that's OKAY! Cause he's homeschooled. Needless to say he never made it. Guess who got their diploma and isnt a felon ? Me! No idea what ever happened to that guy...

I also have two young cousins that are being homeschooled now and their parents are strict-but-nice, super-christian folk. Their reason for home-schooling the kids is that "There aren't enough christian morals" in public schools. I'm all for them homeschooling, they're smart people, but half of what they teach is Bible stuff.(that's a discussion for a different time and place). Maybe they'll grow up to be smart and successful.. I hope so.

 

[BreakfastMan]

Considering much of my education in my childhood was homeschooled... I am in favor. Homeschooling can provide a great alternative to traditional schools, if done right. Some kids learn at a different rate. I know I didn't learn how to read until grade 3. Traditional schools don't handle that very well. Homeschooling, on the other hand, does. You can take things at your own pace, which is very nice. It isn't for everyone, but it works very well for some people (like me).

Also, one does not become socially stunted from being homeschooled. There are plenty of homeschooling groups for families who homeschool to get together and socialize. If the child is socially stunted, that might just be the fault of the parent for not joining one of those groups, not the problem of the homeschooling itself...

 

[CODE-D]

Wish I was but my mom is too dumb.

 

[TheFunPolice]

I've been homeschooled all my life and my social life is no worry, I have around 3 massive groups of friends whom I see regularly. As for learning, My mother was a nurse and has done a lot of biology and numerous other subjects with me. Now she's working all the time she'll just give me a work book and overlook it when she gets back. It all works out quite nicely. I'm going to Hereford Six form when I turn Sixteen. So yeah, I think homeschooling works as long as you work hard to achieve what you want

 

[Scarim Coral]

Depend if the parent are good at teaching and how bad the schools are in the area where the kid lived. Overall I'm fine for that kid to be homeschool

 

[DocBalance]

I'm a homeschooled highschool senior who's preparing to enter Honor's College. I've got friends around the country and even the world because of the flexible travel schedule homeschool Speech and Debate offers me.

I think I turned out okay. Social interaction really isn't that hard during homeschooling, after I got past my douche-bag years I've always had a large group of friends. You just have to have parents that *want* you to have social interaction, rather than cloistering you away in the attic. That's an issue that exists in both homeschooling and public schooling, though you see it more often in homeschooling since that's where the crazies pop up most of the time.

 

[Da Orky Man]

The trfouble with it is the lack of actual choice. Both my parents are experts on politics, economics and history. I, however, prefer science. Neither of my parents have enough knowledge of any science dicipline to teach it.

 

[scorptatious]

Kind of depends I guess.

Going to school would probably be the best option if you want to develop your social skills. But I don't see why people who are homeschooled can't develop their social skills in some way.

 

[Ninonybox_v1legacy]

Im enrolled in a cyber school, that's technically homeschooling. Im all for it because its easier, I have more free time, and I can finish a days worth of school in an hour.

 

[Daeric]

For me it all depends on the person doing the home schooling. If that person can provide the correct level of knowledge for the academic level that the student is at, sure go for it. If this is not the case let the student go to school/college.