Why do so many people have a problem with homeschooling?

Why? If parents can, and do, teach their children as good or better than public schoolers, why have a problem?

Note: This is coming from a public schooled person.

There is nothing wrong with Home Schooling. And people that argue that you're more sheltered.. this isn't really true.. It's an assumption.

My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.mohfrontline

My best friend was homeschooled and says the same thing. He also did a co-op.He is very outgoing.

My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.mohfrontline

There's not anything truly wrong with it, but as others have said, while you could get educated better, school is there to teach you things besides education, such as social interaction, and how to work together with different types of people. OF course, if you get enrolled in some kind of sports program, or something similar where you can get interaction with many people, then I see no problem with homeschooling.

[QUOTE="mohfrontline"]My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.rawsavon

I think it's getting more and more accepted as time goes on.

I think the reason most people have a problem with it is that they are ignorant of what is actually consists of.

Personally, it's not for me and I am glad I went to public school, butI don't think any less or more of anyone that was or do home schooling.

Its not bad idea but student will miss so many things tat they can do in schools but not in home...

It makes kids weird.xTheExploited

:lol: that made me think of that South Park episode...

Its not bad idea but student will miss so many things tat they can do in schools but not in home...

siddarthshetty

You get a much more closed minded education and without that social enviroment, you will lack a lot of social development skills.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="mohfrontline"]My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.mohfrontline

My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.mohfrontline

technically I suppose there is nothing wrong with it.

but idunno, like people have said, its a form of sheltering and I cannot help but think of it as harming people, at least on a social level.

at public school, you meet like-minded people too. But you also meet people that disagree, bully, hate, love, etc you. All that stuff goes to build character.

public schools also have members of the opposite sex that are not family :)

[QUOTE="mohfrontline"][QUOTE="rawsavon"] They do get social interaction But it is different in public school...having to deal with all sorts of people (trouble makers, "good" kids, athletes, punks, etc) I beleive this is an important part of any educational system rawsavon

Because they dont get to go to homecoming or the Prom. That sucks.

I was homeschooled my entire school career (up until college), and I turned out fine. I have no idea why people would dislike it.

[QUOTE="mohfrontline"]My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.rawsavon

No it's not, why should I have to deal with a bunch of potheads who disrupt my work when they all grow up an mature out of it anyway?

I'm in independent study, much, much better than public school (for me) I've had more social interaction than the average high schooler, not because of my school time but for other things... What makes me weird? By whose standards? Leave me alone and stop trying to dictate where I can and can't go to school or tell me where kids 'should' be.

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I think the problem is that Homeschooling is NOT for everyone, just like public school isn't (see all the failures) some kids need to be alone to work, while others can't be alone.

I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="mohfrontline"] they have those types of people at the "co-ops". I've seen it myself. My brother knows as much about social interaction as any other kid his age.mohfrontline

technically I suppose there is nothing wrong with it.

but idunno, like people have said, its a form of sheltering and I cannot help but think of it as harming people, at least on a social level.

at public school, you meet like-minded people too. But you also meet people that disagree, bully, hate, love, etc you. All that stuff goes to build character.

public schools also have members of the opposite sex that are not family :)

mrbojangles25

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="mohfrontline"]My brother and sister are both homeschooled, and I was homeschooled for a little while too. Despite what many people think, homeschoolers DO get social interaction, they meet other like minded homeschool families 3 times a week at "co-ops" which are basically learning sessions held inside a church or something. My brother and sister both have many friends, and they aren't shy at all. The only reason I didn't like homeschool, is because I've been public schooled all my life, and I couldn't get used to it. There is nothing wrong with homeschooling.JustusCF

No it's not, why should I have to deal with a bunch of potheads who disrupt my work when they all grow up an mature out of it anyway?

I'm in independent study, much, much better than public school (for me) I've had more social interaction than the average high schooler, not because of my school time but for other things... What makes me weird? By whose standards? Leave me alone and stop trying to dictate where I can and can't go to school or tell me where kids 'should' be.

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I think the problem is that Homeschooling is NOT for everyone, just like public school isn't (see all the failures) some kids need to be alone to work, while others can't be alone.

No social interaction should be as bad as parental abuse unless the parents have absolutely no choice.

I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

Ingenemployee

Oh how very tolerant, dislike her because of her religious faith? Christians aren't the only ones that think school books lie to children sometimes.

And for every homeschooler that has "terrible" social skills I can show you some emo kid with no friends at school, or probably some kid who committed suicide after being "made fun" of at school.

[QUOTE="siddarthshetty"]

Its not bad idea but student will miss so many things tat they can do in schools but not in home...

mohfrontline

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[QUOTE="rawsavon"] They do get social interaction But it is different in public school...having to deal with all sorts of people (trouble makers, "good" kids, athletes, punks, etc) I beleive this is an important part of any educational system rawsavon

No it's not, why should I have to deal with a bunch of potheads who disrupt my work when they all grow up an mature out of it anyway?

I'm in independent study, much, much better than public school (for me) I've had more social interaction than the average high schooler, not because of my school time but for other things... What makes me weird? By whose standards? Leave me alone and stop trying to dictate where I can and can't go to school or tell me where kids 'should' be.

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I think the problem is that Homeschooling is NOT for everyone, just like public school isn't (see all the failures) some kids need to be alone to work, while others can't be alone.

You said : They do get social interaction But it is different in public school.

I said: No it's not.

As I explained, it depends on the kid, there can be anti-social people in public school.

I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

Ingenemployee

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I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

gamefreak1876

And why is that a problem?

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I'm all for debate, but if you atheists or whatever the hell you are, are gonna bring your "all christians are eeeeeevil" garbage, I will have nothing of it; the inconsistent whining is what turns me off from them. People bash public school and I'm fine, people bash homeschool and I'm fine (play devils advocate for the hell of it). I've been in both, I prefer independent study.

[QUOTE="gamefreak1876"][QUOTE="Ingenemployee"]

I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

JustusCF

And why is that a problem?

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I'm all for debate, but if you atheists or whatever the hell you are, are gonna bring your "all christians are eeeeeevil" garbage, I will have nothing of it; the inconsistent whining is what turns me off from them. People bash public school and I'm fine, people bash homeschool and I'm fine (play devils advocate for the hell of it). I've been in both, I prefer independent study.

[QUOTE="gamefreak1876"][QUOTE="Ingenemployee"]

I dislike homeschooling, because of my bias. The reason why I dislike it is because my Aunt home schools my cousins, she is a born-again Cristian and believes public schools lie to the children. My cousins are also a grade below form what they should be and their social skills are horrible.

JustusCF

And why is that a problem?

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I'm all for debate, but if you atheists or whatever the hell you are, are gonna bring your "all christians are eeeeeevil" garbage, I will have nothing of it; the inconsistent whining is what turns me off from them. People bash public school and I'm fine, people bash homeschool and I'm fine (play devils advocate for the hell of it). I've been in both, I prefer independent study.

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[QUOTE="gamefreak1876"] I should note that many MANY homeschoolers (well almost everyone except for my family) in my region are EXTREMELY religious (Christian). Seems to be the same in most other places as well.funked_up

And why is that a problem?

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I'm all for debate, but if you atheists or whatever the hell you are, are gonna bring your "all christians are eeeeeevil" garbage, I will have nothing of it; the inconsistent whining is what turns me off from them. People bash public school and I'm fine, people bash homeschool and I'm fine (play devils advocate for the hell of it). I've been in both, I prefer independent study.

If it is regulated then whatever, I just don't want parents teaching creationism instead of biology or some BS like that.bean-with-bacon

Because that would be very closeminded of them... :|

[QUOTE="bean-with-bacon"]If it is regulated then whatever, I just don't want parents teaching creationism instead of biology or some BS like that.GIJames248

Because that would be very closeminded of them... :|

I regard it with suspicion because it's favored by Dominionists, i.e. Christians on the extreme right of the political spectrum whose goal is to overthrow the secular state and replace it with a theocratic one, complete with a legal system based on Biblical literalism, etc.

Homeschooling provides Dominionists with a way to cultivate a generation of children who regard secular institutions with disdain and who will grow up to constitute a sort of subversive "state within a state".

Of course, any other ideology could theoretically exploit homeschooling in the same way: Atheists could use homeschooling to cultivate an atheistic state; Pedophiles could use it to cultivate a state based on Hellenistic pederasty; etc.

But in practice it's only conservative Christians who seem to have realized its potential as a means to fundamentally alter the character of American society.

I was homeschooled my entire school career (up until college), and I turned out fine. I have no idea why people would dislike it.

Bluegreen17

Just curious; did you have any friends?

social interaction teachers can check fr abuse... over sheltering and it is just over all sillyweezyfb

How many kids are being abused each day that go to a public school? A lot more thanhomeschoolers.If most of these weird, recluse homeschooling families are really all this religous, they wouldn't be abusing their kids.Now would they? What is "oversheltering? And why ishomeschooling"silly"?