Homeschooling is wrong.

What was said that scares you? I have a couple of questions for you too: If Public School is what you choose, then why do you think it is better? Do you think ps is "the real world"? You said some things you felt were important to learn for highschool and college. Do you think homeschoolers do NOT work in groups, work with other cultures, learn how to be flexible, or understand that we live in a global world? If you feel having bad teachers once in awhile is not a bad thing, then would not some small mistakes made by a homeschool parent/teacher be okay? What do you feel about one-on-one, feeling loved and secure, and learning family values as opposed to peer values (which you must admit are usually NOT that honorable)? DO you realize that through the internet you can find such a variety of sources for course work, that your child, if homeschooled, needn't miss out on ANYTHING the ps students receive? And whose child is this anyway--yours or the states? Would you prefer your child learning the state value system and following coursework and schedules that the state decides are important, whether you agree or not? Is your child ADD or ADHD? Because they'll want to drug them if they are! My middle son probably is. But I don't stifle his energy or creativeness by getting upset at him and sending him to the principal and drugging him. He is allowed to work through it in a positive way, and is not said to be stupid or crazy or out of control---he is NOT labeled forever as a trouble maker! He's a great kid! I see all the positives, and can't imagine him being negatively labeled as so many I've seen that happening to in ps! How creative do you wish your child(ren) to be? Much of the time the ps puts everyone in the same mold---no matter what your learning style, like, dislikes, you have to do what is done in the class or you are again labeled as a troublemaker and get a low grade! When homeschooling, you can understand the learning style of your child and work with that so they have the most positive experience possible and ENJOY LEARNING! My kids are excited about math, science and history, not because I know so much, but because there are so many great resources available that I can help it come alive for them! ps teachers, no matter how much they may want to, CANNOT do that, because they have to follow a set curriculum!

Okay, don't get me started! so, that was more than a couple of questions, sorry about that! But this is just the tip of the iceberg! :lol: I think it's great that you're looking up ideas and comments and figuring out what is best for your child(ren)! I'm just offering you points to ponder that maybe you hadn't thought of!

 

Who brought this back from the dead? And why?

Some people just like to argue.

 

If you raise your child with your views that drugs are wrong, as many parents do, and your child does not accept your view and becomes involved in drugs, this doesn't mean that your view was wrong. It means your child still did what he or she chose to do. Many parents raise their child with certain views, but not all children will grow to share that view, whether it is right or wrong.

Just like you, we, as homeschool parents, are working to do what is best for our children and we want them to be the best they can be.

I find that many people take pieces of information from different sites or information they may have heard and apply it as a negetive mark against homeschooling. On the other hand, most homeschooling parents have been in the public system and can come to a more realistic conclusion when deciding about homeschooling then a person who has not done their research or homeschooled a child. Homeschooling families have seen both sides of the coin. I do not think homeschooling is for everybody but until a person has actually taught their child, they can't fairly comment about Homeschooling VS Public School.

I am wondering, why is to much attention such a bad thing in a world that neglects to many children. This is a big reason why so many children seek comfort in the streets. Many parents would rather have the world babysitting their children because they are to lazy to do the job they signed up for when they brought an innocent life into this world. In a world that is void of love, I relish at the chance to love my child a little more everyday. You see, children who are loved have a higher self-esteem and feel more positive about the world around them. They know they can accomplish more because they know somebody has confidence in them. Unfortunately so many children in the public system have low self-esteems. This is why we have so many followers instead of leaders in the public system. Everybody wants to look like somebody else, children are physically assaulting each other, schools are filled with gangs and all because every child wants to be loved, accepted, and are reaching out for attention from those who will give it to them even if it is a warped form of attention. So here, I do not agree. I see nothing wrong with positive attention.

I hope you find the answers and understanding you need to make an informed decision. Please ask more questions so we can help however we can.
Patty

 

notsure, how old are your kids?

 

THe original poster has not reposted. I can't help but wonder what the intent of the thread was.

I do notice that a lot of personal detail gets tossed around in such threads. Feed trolls with caution.

 

Me

Please excuse me, I am new to this forum. Asking questions to get a better understanding of my options is not arguing. I'm trying to understand my options for the education of my children. By no means do I feel that homeschooling or public school is ALWAYS good or bad. Actually, I think a number of factors go into which is better for a child.

Some of the responses that I've seen so far have been enlightening. Especially for children who have different learning styles.

I am not trying to criticize you or anyone in this forum.

 

Young

Almost 1 and 2.5. We are looking into preschools now. I think homeschooling in younger years may be easier than in high school. But it still requires dedication and structure.

 

Notsure, don't worry about it!

We get lots of people on here that are asking questions like yours just to get an argument going, and we aren't always able to discern when a person is really interested and when they just want to cause trouble. The fact that you responded a second time shows us that you're not out to cause trouble. Most just stir things up and then disapear!

 

Well, notsure, you could try what I did. My daughter is 6 now. I've worked with her since she was probably a year and a half.

Do your preschool at home and find plenty to put them in. That will take care of getting them around other kids. You can easily start with your oldest right now for both learning and activities. Even there's classes for your tiny tot, if you look hard enough. Look into what your local Y has for that age. I've had mine in Kindermusik- which starts at 6 months, assorted gym like classes- most of which begin with 2 yr olds. Swimming at the Y starts with 6 month olds. There are art classes for little ones. There are Mom groups your wife could check into, but I always passed on those.

If you do it this way, you can get an idea of the work that you'll face as you homeschool. Watch your paper for meetings held by homeschool groups, meetings to provide info to families thinking of homeschooling. The library might even have notices about them as well.

 

Jackie- notsure sounds alot like I used to, I think! Lol.

 

I agree Becky, think she is looking for some help.

 

I agree absolutely! I was just trying to explain to her why we were a little cautious at times.

Becky, I'm not sure this board is big enough for TWO of you! What a scary thought, lol!

 

LOL Jackie that is true.
But, we love you Becky and love hearing from you

 

Yes, Becky, you are loved!!! It'd be boring around here without you! "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another" Prov. 27:17. To me, that verse applies to you! You help to keep me sharp!

 

Oh my, I had the same response in my head as Monkey Momma when I saw this thread resurrected. Yikes. Round and round we go. Tee hee!

On a side note (someone brought this up and I can't remember where), I think unless a parent holds religion near and dear to their heart, it is really hard for them to understand what it means to raise up our children in the way we have been convicted to (as a Christian or otherwise). What I mean is this: as a Christian mom I feel it is my duty to raise my children in a Christian home, centered around Christ, etc. Usually people who let their children "decide religion for themselves" don't get this because they do not hold a particular religion near and dear to their hearts. I do not want up the chances of my child becoming "lost" so I do not believe in that philosophy. I am probably rambling and others probably have no idea what I'm talking about, but I wanted to bring that up because I hear so many people now a days say they will "let their children choose". In reality, they do choose for themselves, but for Christian families it is their duty to instill those Christian values in their children and not let other influences in.

Sorry to turn this thread around again, but when I read those type of responses it usually triggers something off in me because people who do not practice any religion closely usually do not understand where people, like Christian's, are coming from when they talk about bringing up their children with only their values. It's like they think we are mean for suppressing other views from our children's lives and brainwashing them, when in fact we are protecting them. I want my children to go to heaven, not hell, period.

 

Notsure is the husband, ladies. Somewhere he said he didn't think his wife could do this.

 

I don't know why some one wouldn't start their own thread to ask questions.

 

also since this is a very old thead, NOTSURE does not know the personality behind the posters.

 

I would guess because they read through this thread, hoping to find answers, and came up with other honest questions. It seemed the natural thing to post those "Yes, but...." stuff right here.

 

I agree Jackie! This guy is looking for answers and doesn't know if there is a set protcol or not (which there isn't as far as I know), so he asked questions after he read the thread. I don't see anything wrong with that, that's what he should do if he needs info. isn't it? I've done the very same thing.