Homeschooling is wrong.

Becky, I could see how the first line might sound harsh.
So, notsure, allow me to say instead, "It is simply a suggestion, but maybe you might want to seek out another site where many people do not use Christ as their reasoning for homeschooling."
Patty

 

Okay obviously you and I do not see things the same way and that's okay. I do see an example of where he got personal and I quoted it in a previous post. Maybe our "christian feathers" would never been ruffled at all had he not attacked our belief system as I and a few others believe he has.

 

How about if the Christians here stop taking umbrage at things that aren't even said? I see that as a better solution than sending this guy packing because we thought he insulted all the Christians here. He didn't and it's as simple as that. He brought up some valid questions that some took as attacks on their Christanity, and those people blew all this out of proportion. It did not need to go this way and I'm ashamed that it goes this way every single time. Every time.

 

OK, I'm not all that filled in on the thread, but I always put my 2cents in don't I.

1) notsure, you chose a very old thread started by a troubled teen. If you chose this thread because you really want some opinions on questions you have for homeschooling, then ask them in your onw thead.
2) did you come to see an argument develope for your own amusement, because I really don't see a question.
3) most times when a family decieds or thinks about homeschooling and the mother is going to be the one handling it, it is she that searches out the internet about the subject~~ with the exception of a few controling fathers/husbands. However if your family should choose the option of homeschooling and you are supportive to your wife and children it will make her job easier.
4)the titile of this thread is "homeschooling is wrong" if you start out under this thread, you seam to have that as your oppinion to start with. ~ like you already have it in your mind that homeschooling is wrong.
6) the degree of religion (mainly christanity) varries from person to person on this board and we try to as a group discuss religious matters on the appropriate threads, however some times the subject becomes injected into a conversation in other topics for some it is so apart of how they feel and think as a whole.
7) this forum is great for homeschoolers, we try our best to be friendly and informational and helpful. However we are like a bunch of old hens gathered around clucking about daily life too. And its sometimes hard to let the roosters come join our gab sessions. Not that we aren't open minded gals of the computer age, but we have a bond here where we feel we can talk about almost anything............ including periods, babies, finances, cooking and such, if that doesn't make yourself feel uncomfortable, ~~and we'll try not to intensionally, we will hope you feel free to ask legitamate homeschooling questions with out attacking us old hens.

 

Well pardon the heck outta me for not thinking exactly like you!!! I believe he did insult my christian beliefs and its as simple as that. His questions in and of themselves were valid but he also attacked my christian beliefs while asking those questions and that is why it has gotten heated. You say it goes this way every single time - well just FYI - I have only been on a few months and haven't gotten into any heated arguements with anyone - yet.

 

***not that we are old, just couldn't think of a better expression.

 

I think it was my post that brought out the more religious side to the whole thing in it's own light. But, in defense of myself, the only reason I stated what I did was because I felt 'someone' was not getting a certain point which was important because of invalid assuptions, which then later was proven in the post anyways so it really doesn't matter anymore. I agree with Becky and Jackie in their main point, but I also have to take Tiffany's side and agree that some of the things said about our Christian beliefs was a bit over the top and very negative. If someone wants to truly LEARN, then that's one thing...ask questions, not make ridiculing remarks, but making statements that seem offensive just tells me the person doesn't want to learn or understand, just make waves and argue.

 

Just an FYI, my post that I was referring to, was not meant to attack another side, I posted it to inform. It was the oppositional post that quoted mine that set it to another level, IMHO.

 

What do you ladies think about starting a new thread under homeschooling, titled Why do you homeschool? We can put why we homeschool and what we have to do legally for our state and we can answer any homeschooling questions notsure has. This way we get away from this thread and we start fresh and hopefully we can give unsure any homescooling information he needs.
Patty

 

Patty that sounds like a plan. However I am still unsure of this persons intentions - that would be one way to find out.

I am leaving now because today is my birthday and my dh is taking me and the girls shopping and out to eat and if I stay here much longer I won't have an appetite left.

 

Have a blessed birthday Tiffany!!!
Patty

 

Okay, I reread notsure's posts and the only question I found regarding homeschooling was, "What was best and why?"
Please let me know if I have missed any other questions that pertained to homeschooling so I can edit the new post I am starting under Homeschooling. I will put his question in and then answer it.
Thanks
Patty

 

My son, Peter, who is almost 12, picked this poor girl's letter apart and corrected all spelling and grammar errors. Nope, not learning enough at all, is he?

I think this is a teen looking for attention in any way she can get it.

 

Thanks Patty! I had a pretty good birthday and I enjoyed my dinner out with dh and the kids. I will now go check out the new post you started.

 

notsure, there is a new thread called What is best and why?, under Homeschooling. A few people have posted. Maybe this could be of some help in understanding why we homeschool. Please join in and ask more questions if you would like.
Patty

 

Is this referring to me?

If you are referring to my posts, I can assure you that I am not a teen. I have been awefully tired in the early morning hours that I've been writing. Everything that I've said is true, I have two children and have a Masters degree in engineering. Also, I'm not here to make trouble. Rather, I'm looking for advice on my educational options for my children, especially my 2 1/2 year old who may be starting preschool very soon.

I will move to the new thread that was created. Thanks.

 

Please excuse me

My intent was no to attack anyones values. Rather, I'm teaching my children about Christianity. We attend church and participate in church play groups. There is really no reason to get upset.

I believe my post was misread. Please excuse me if I offended anyone with my post. When I was referring to extremists, I was not referring to people here on this forum. Rather, I was referring to people like Timothy McVeigh, Osama Bin Laden, and Pat Robertson.

My goal is to teach my children moderate Christian values and tolerance. Many of you are doing exactly that. Thank you for your response.

 

Thank you

Thank you for defending me, but I can understand how my post could be misinterpretted. Unfortunately, many other people do not and that gives the whole homeschooling thing a bad name. You are right, as a Christian myself, I did not attack Christianity. That would be ridiculous. I'm here looking for answers to questions and not bashing PS or homeschool. It is really sad that our country has come to this, "you either with us or your against us." Whatever happened to honest and intelligent debate? Again, thank you for the support.

 

Agree in theory

As a Christian, I believe in the first part of your response. However, we will have to agree to disagree on the rest. None of us really knows the truth relating to religion. We know what we were taught. We know how we interpret history and the Bible. That is it. I was simply posing a question about people who have never been taught about Jesus. But this was obviously not the right place for this type of post. Pardon me for my ignorance. Thanks for your response.

 

This is what I'm looking for

Your response is the kind of response that I was looking for. I'm looking for how many people are homeschooling for religious reasons, and for other reasons. I've heard some good reasons regarding children who learn differently. There is no doubt that there is a push to drug kids, which I'm not sure is the right answer. My kids would learn religion as they do today, at church and Sunday school.

I will move to the new thread after this last post. I can assure you that I'm not a trouble maker. Actually, I am shocked how I was attacked by good Christian people for asking questions (didn't Jesus take in those who nobody else would?). On the other hand, I understand that there are probably a number of trolls that stop by and post junk.

At this point, I'll stop posting here and move to a different thread. Thanks for your post.