Serious negatives to homeschooling?

[adam423]

BTW I have a bumper sticker that says "Caution Unsocialized Homeschoolers On Board" :heh

:pound :lol2 Cute!

[ninesixteen]

I have always admired those who choose to homeschool, because it is such a commitment, and a wonderful one at that! :) I have only personally known one person who was home schooled who I met in college. I asked her once about the social aspects of it and she said that she felt that was the one thing she really missed, because when she got to college, she was really naive of a lot of the things that were happening around her. She felt sheltered growing up, and when she got to college it was like stepping out into a world she had no idea about, and got lured right in. She came from a very strong christian foundation. Anyway, I always wondered if it was just her, or if there are other parents who have encountered social issues with their children? Or maybe they are too young to see. I'm just curious.

I always try to encourage those who say they are thinking about homeschooling, because I think if I had a chance to I might have tried it. My hat is off to the homeschoolers! You put the cool in school! :lol2:thumb

[Cookies4me]

socialization, sadly there are some home school families that do not really take there kids out. they tend to give the rest of us home school families a bad name. my two cents.

My son who just turned 10 has been away with his grandmother in another state. I asked mom how he has been doing. ( he is the only child with a bunch of older adults) She always responds with very positive information. Such as, oh they can't believe how he can communicate with just about anyone. I truly think this is due to him being around so many different age groups.

[Kathe]

I have to agree with the comments of the above few posts. My two who are homeschooled can play with kids of just about any age group. They have no stereotypes of who they "should" be playing with. This is quite unlike my older kids who were public schooled. To hang around with kids other than in their grade was not cool and they didn't even hang with their siblings that much because of that. They had different friends. My homeschooled kids have the same friends and my two adore each other. They are kind and loving to each other and will play together all day long.

This is typical of them.....Kathe

[ninesixteen]

I just think its awesome that you all can do that. Keep up the wonderful work!!

[wife]

I thought of a "downside" Not enough bookshelves or wall space to house the bookshelves......:lol2http://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gifhttp://www.aimoo.com/forum/images/messageicon/library.gif

[Wally]

Only downsides have been the animosity of family or freinds who were teachers or knew little of homeschooling. With each new year of graduates, Homeschoolers have made a name for themselves and now they are being persued by business and colleges.

I still find some teachers indignant, we did what they needed a degree to do, and they feel our child's education was compromised. However the fruits bear witness. GO HOMESCHOOLERS!!!!! :yeah:yeah:yeah

Not to say they missed out on some great teachers, I feel some great teachers missed out on some great students. But then Public Schools are not the best environment for either. IMHO

[lisaann]

I thought of a "downside" Not enough bookshelves or wall space to house the bookshelves......:lol2[img]


Man is that ever the truth!!! :faint :panic :hehee

[lisa]

Only downsides have been the animosity of family or freinds who were teachers or knew little of homeschooling. With each new year of graduates, Homeschoolers have made a name for themselves and now they are being persued by business and colleges.

I still find some teachers indignant, we did what they needed a degree to do, and they feel our child's education was compromised. However the fruits bear witness. GO HOMESCHOOLERS!!!!! :yeah:yeah:yeah

Not to say they missed out on some great teachers, I feel some great teachers missed out on some great students. But then Public Schools are not the best environment for either. IMHO

So sorry you had to endure that scrutiny and criticism. :hug It makes me feel a bit embarrassed by my collegues in the profession. A parent has to do what is right for their kids. I'm so glad homeschooling was such a great experience for you and your kids!

[Wally]

Sorry to be on the ladies page, but I thought my comments would help.

Having started homeschooling 12 years ago, we were in the stages when the battles were raging. I very much appreciate Homeschool Legal Defence Fund, and the PA Homeschool Law. I firmly agree there needs to be structure plus accountability, and fortunately the schools and parents are working together - at least in some places- to see that children get a quality education. I expect some teachers will never get over it - especially evolution issues- social mores (homosexuality) but as much as it depends upon us, we need to agree to disagree, and demonstrate scholastic excellence. I am grateful to all who have stuck it out and done the grunt work to make homeschooling a viable educational method.