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Post by 1245012499124661245212523 on Nov 23, 2013 20:35:19 GMT -6
I can’t speak for what homeschooling was like in decades past, and certainly everything has its shortcomings, but I don’t think homeschooling is generally a bad thing. I’ve noticed many people saying that it is scarring and damaging to a child, but for me, it was sweet salvation. Homeschooling only became a consideration in my family because the bullying I was going through at public school became too much to handle. I was seriously messed up at that point. After being pulled out, I’ve been able to recuperate and heal. I have made true friends in the homeschooling community, and have been able to spend more time on my passions and relationships. It has helped me mature and also made me more responsible, and as a family all studying the same subjects at different levels, we have countless opportunities to help and encourage one another. I have not missed out on anything, in fact, I have been able to attend all kinds of educational conferences and am now able to volunteer more than before. My curriculum exceeds the standards in place for education in my state. The biggest problem is that I have trouble connecting with people my age who are in public school because I typically find them shallow and not very bright, however, this issue existed before I was homeschooled and is nothing new.
I understand that people will have all kinds of different experiences, but I would consider my experience to be what homeschool is supposed to be. I do not consider it preferable to public school in every case, and certainly not without intelligent, dedicated parents who have intelligent, dedicated kids. I do think that it is unfair to categorize all homeschooling as something detrimental, though.
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Post by 1245012499124661245212523 on Nov 24, 2013 9:17:11 GMT -6
Oh, and because I'm supposed to have something "media" related, I will include a few links. I personally know all of the people mentioned in this article as I attend that co-op. www.ksl.com/?sid=21879076www.compassclassroom.com/3-lessons-public-schools-can-learn-from-homeschool-economics/blog.acton.org/archives/31311-the-wrong-kind-of-school-choice.htmlblog.acton.org/archives/61106-2013-acton-institute-houston-luncheon-highlights.htmlThis last link is particularly special. I, and all of my homeschool "colleagues" attended this luncheon on our best behavior and were encouraged to spread ourselves out at the tables. This way, we would meet more people, and since we had been studying proper etiquette and how to conduct yourself appropriately in formal social situations, we knew that the polite thing to do was to hold conversation with the people on both sides. We heard an incredible talk on economics and history, spoke with many interesting people, and were overall enriched by this experience. This is not an experience you would be able to have had in public school. Here, in a room full of wise elders, we actually had to hold a coherent discussion about something of substance. In public school, believe me, that doesn't happen. I have never once discussed a deep theological principal or the workings of the free market or even classical literature with a public schooler. They don't talk about that. They want to discuss TV, clothes, more TV, and probably some sports. If they talk about school, they talk about awful teachers or freaky classmates. What I'm trying to tell you is that honestly, for someone gifted and naturally socially inept, public school is an awful place. I thrive around others who are older than me, and around people who actually enjoy school. Homeschool is better for someone who finds great joy in learning and experiencing new things. All of the homeschoolers I have become close to are this kind of person. These kids are the kinds of people who would be mercilessly bullied at a public school. Why? Because they are different. I don't think homeschool is effective unless you're the kind of kid who cares about your education.
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Post by Survivor on Nov 25, 2013 15:13:46 GMT -6
Hello 1245012499124661245212523
I am not going to go too deep into your post. I have addressed most of these issues in other posts. I am sorry you were bullied. It is a common theme as a reason to homeschool. As a parent I understand the want to do everything in your power to protect your children, and take drastic measures if necessary. I am wondering what will happen if you get bullied at work. Are your parents going to take you out of that too, and give you a job? I had a child being bullied at school. We talked about it at home, developed a plan of action, and got through it. We contacted the teacher, then the administration, and then the police. We took care of things. My child knows we stand behind her, and helped her get through it. She now knows how to deal with a situation, not just let her know that we will hide her if she has issues. I have deep conversations with many people I meet, because I bring up the topics. It is very naive to imply that this is because someone is a homeschooler or not. You went to a luncheon to hear a speech, and then you sat around and talked. Why could you not do this if you weren't homeschooled? You are taking your personal situation, and tying it to homeschooling when, in reality, it has nothing to do with it. I am glad you have found something that is comfortable for you, but I do not believe that is what life is about. How about you stand up and show the others who are being bullied (you aren't the only one) that it's ok to be different? How about you be leader to those who don't have the courage? How about you be "gifted" (which we all are in our own way) and show people your gift, instead of labeling yourself as special to feel validation? You may find joy in homeschooling, I can not take that away from anyone, but it is based on what your family knows and wants, not on "new things."
I hope you find peace regardless of who you are around. Accept yourself for who you are regardless of what others say. You are special because you are you.
Survivor
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Post by maybe someday on Jan 26, 2014 21:41:35 GMT -6
I read this a while back, and didn't think I could add anything to Survivor's awesome response. Tonight, though, the word "hasty" caught my eye and made me angry. There wasn't anything "hasty" about the long miserable days and weeks and months and years that all of the homeschool survivors on this board spent at home. There hasn't been anything hasty in the painful road to recovery that we are on now. For an adolescent who claims to have matured since beginning homeschool to disrespect the experiences of many adults (not to mention malign the intelligence of millions of public school students), and judge everything by his own limited experience--that actually sounds more like every teenager ever. Sorry, Participation Trophy, you're not that special. And guess what, it's a lot harder to find that out when you're in your 20s than it would have been in school.
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Post by ezayeyovatin on Nov 21, 2019 17:53:07 GMT -6
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