I've never known anyone who was home schooled. IMO, I think they should go to school. Not only do kids learn their studies, they learn how to interact with others.
I have done the research and heard all the pros and cons but I'd like to hear from Blurit. What is your opinion concerning home schooling?
My concern is that I do not think the child can reach a realistic social experience from being "Home Schooled".
I think there is a real need for friendly competition, as well as a random (uncontrolled) events to shape decision making skills for a world without the "Parental Plastic Bubble". I think the social interactions children get is just as important as the level of education they are exposed to.
Ancient One, let me tell you this. I have had the honor of having my children... In two different centuries, two different decades. I have watched the school system fall horribly through out the years. Here is my info for you:
First born in 1996. Her second day of kindergarten was September 11, 2001. (This gives you a time frame) With her she went through public school and graduated with her class. But by highschool things were getting real... Questionable.
Second born 2003. She went to public school but Yang and I already decided I would home school our children as soon as they hit Jr. High. Our thoughts were there was too much emphasis on promiscuity and not enough on education. The transgender bathroom law going into effect sealed the deal. I have been home schooling her for 4 years now.
Third born 2007. The plan WAS to let her go though elementary like her sister did then homeschool her in 6th grade. Til the school decided to PROTECT the bully whom I personally WITNESSED him hit my daughter in the back of her head. And the school had the nerve to say when I complained about the bullying in their school "we didn't see it so we can't do anything." Well @$$holes when an ADULT witnesses it they do nothing either! This is my first year home schooling her.
Fourth born 2014. He is not in school yet. He will be homeschooled from kindergarten on. This one will not be seeing a public school class room.
This is what goes on in public schools... I had one child bullied they did NOTHING. I had one child sexually assaulted at the age of 13 and the school wanted to shut us up quietly because the pervert just turned 18 and the assault happened ON campus! They blamed my daughter because she had big boobs and said basically she was asking for it. (God I wish I was the beast I am now back then! I would have eaten that school for breakfast and spit it out!!) I had another child get made fun of because she didn't know what pole dancing meant... In 3rd grade. JUST to name a few.
I have watched the demise of the public school system through out the years. It didn't matter if I was a classroom mom helper or completely leave them be. It didn't matter that I taught them morals and "don't hit a child." Because it doesn't matter either way for public school officials. We don't have to worry about gangs being in school anymore because public schools are now shot up by estranged ex husband's who shoot their wife who happens to be a teacher... In her SPECIAL NEEDS CLASS ROOM FULL OF 1st through 3rd graders! I got a call from the principal which I kept... She was informing all the parents that a child was hit by a car today after school so please stick to the designated places to park and tell your kids to stay in the yellow zone. Just to name a few!
Wanna know what has happened SINCE home schooling? BOTH my kids are working their grade level... But it is equivalent to 2-3 grades higher then what public school teaches! They don't give kids the credit or potential of their brains in public school but when you aren't getting picked on for WRITING TOO LOUD, worried about wearing the top of the line clothes, or worried about who will be the next one to touch their butt and the principal not do anything then suddenly they have enough ability to reach their FULL potential! I absolutely LOATHE public schools. I wish I would have never allowed them in public school in the first place.
Homeschooling is best, when the parent(s) are actually involved.
As to "social interaction" ... That is a ridiculous concern, by those who don't know better (or refuse to acknowledge the truth). Federal law REQUIRES public schools to offer the same extra-curricular activities to homeschoolers, as students enrolled in the school district. And there's always activities outside the school, of course.
