Hi, Just wondering if anyone else homeschooled their children. I did and now I have one at UNA and one at NWSCC. Since I am new to the forums, I don't know if this has ever been asked before.
Thanks for info.
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quote:Originally posted by bubba81962:
I would not consider it for my children - I want them to have socialization skills that only come from school with a diverse population. They might as well learn to live in the real world from the very beginning. I know lots of homeschooled kids with lots of problems and unrealistic views of the world. I know the same from some of the Christian schools that have created an artificial world for their kids.
quote:Originally posted by sbwillingham60:
We homeschool. We have 2 boys, 15 yo, and 11 yo and a 3 yo girl. Wouldn't trade it for anything. I have taught in public schools for 7 years and wouldn't want that for my kids.
quote:Originally posted by littlemeanmama:
Yes, I would do it again. The pros are you teach what is valuable and not waste time with "busy work".
quote:Originally posted by littlemeanmama:
Homeschool is ABUSE????????
I am glad your kids did well but so did mine so please don't judge me unless you are willing to be judged as well.
quote:Originally posted by littlemeanmama:
Homeschool is ABUSE????????
You don't think my kids make friends with their professors or are not AROUND less fortunate kids? Do you mean that as money wise or disability wise??They did do well in elementary school, both were number three in class. Both were liked by teachers and had friends. Both were too intelligent to do crap homework that involved "MOM" running all over town for stupid projects that meant nothing and wasted money. Please do not assume you know how homeschool works when you have never been interested in trying it. I am glad your kids did well but so did mine so please don't judge me unless you are willing to be judged as well.
quote:Originally posted by littlemeanmama:
I did what I did for my personal reasons and I do not need to explain my reasons to you.
quote:If you are the one who is an atheist, did you give your children the right to chose their beliefs??
quote:Originally posted by MomsyDearest:
My daughter is 16 and attends public school. If I knew then what I know now, I would have pulled her out in the 7th grade and finished her education up here at the house.
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What materials are you using? Did you teach high school or elementary? I also have a friend who is a public teacher and homeschooled her kids. Its nice to know that someone who is considered "an expert" also sees the benefits of homeschool.
quote:Originally posted by MomsyDearest:
I am seriously considering homeschooling my son. He's 9 weeks old so I have a good deal of time to mull it over.
My daughter is 16 and attends public school. If I knew then what I know now, I would have pulled her out in the 7th grade and finished her education up here at the house.
quote:Originally posted by greenhill mom:quote:
What materials are you using? Did you teach high school or elementary? I also have a friend who is a public teacher and homeschooled her kids. Its nice to know that someone who is considered "an expert" also sees the benefits of homeschool.
little mean mama--we use a variety of things--some of what we use are the Bible, Alpha Omega Press stuff (life pacs for science and history and their Horizons math.) My oldest is learning to drive with a prgram called Driver's Ed in a Box. I'm sure Go Fish could find lots wrong with what I am doing, but I don't criticize his rights to bring up his children as he sees fit, so I hope he'll leave me alone.
There is quite a large contingent of homeschoolers in this area. Look around at the library, or at the YMCA or the park, or just about anywhere. We find lessons just about everywhere we go. I have gotten all kinds of nice compliments (is that redundant?) about how my kids get along with all age groups (babies to grandparent-aged folks) and how nice and helpful they are without even asking them to help. Of course, that doesn't usually extend to household chores! lol They are around a diverse group of people most days--not stuck at home as some think of homeschoolers--so they learn to "deal with the real world" early on--not just same-aged peers. Good grief, how is staying in same-aged classrooms like real life? When you grow up and start work, you are around folks of all ages--so you'd better learn to act appropriately long before getting out of school.
quote:Originally posted by _Joy_:
So close and yet so far.
quote:Regarding homeschooling, a parent usually (big U) is the best judge of what is best for their child.
quote:Originally posted by littlemeanmama:
I see one thing you all learned and kept from your high school days was the art of bullying.
quote:Originally posted by GoFish:
Taking the High School experience away from your kids is almost a form of abuse in my opinion.
quote:Originally posted by Taciturn:quote:Originally posted by GoFish:
Taking the High School experience away from your kids is almost a form of abuse in my opinion.
Now, GoFish, you know that's not true! Shame on you!
quote:Originally posted by GoFish:
Okay, how about this: I'm sorry. Really. The abuse comment was uncalled for.