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Home-school

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lwknives

May 6, 2012
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#1
Reading the "were you cool in in HS" thread got me thinking about what I missed out on being home-schooled. In general the comments made me thankful that I was home-schooled.

My entire pre-college education was home-school and it allowed me much more freedom to pursue things I was interested in. From an education standpoint I'm not sure that I was better off than if I had gone to public school. I am in my fourth year as a mechanical engineering student and I generally do a few points above average on exams, I'm not sure if thats because I work harder or because I'm smarter than average. I have an internship that could possibly end up turning into a job. My social skills are average I guess, I generally find kids my age boring and tend to get along better with older people. I'd say that for me, home-school worked out fine.

When (if) I get married and have kids I plan on home-schooling my kids until they are able to decide for themselves what they want to do for their education.

There are plenty of home-school horror stories but I think that most of those are the result of very poor parenting not so much home-schooling.

So, what are y'alls thoughts on home-schooling?
Any body out there home-schooled?
Anything you experienced in public school that you think was essential to your quality of life?
 
#2
My thought is that I would home-school my kids as a last resort if we lived in a third world country, or some parts of the US. I'd consider it if one of my kids absolutely could not fit into the school environment for some reason. And of course my kids are home schooled to a partial extent due to their home environment. They learned to read at home, and are taking private music lessons outside of school.

But home schooling will always have limited appeal simply due to economics. It's more efficient to let one teacher handle 20 kids, while their parents are out making money.

With that said, I'm extremely fortunate to live in a neighborhood with excellent public schools -- due in no small part to one of the highest concentration of educated parents.
 
#3
Both my sister and I were home schooled until grade 8. We both have gotten good marks throughout school, but she has really suffered socially. For her, being in school would have done her some good.

When I have kids, they will go to public schools, but I will be very involved in their education and adding additional education where needed.

lowsound
 
#8
It just varies so much and it's different for everyone. Apparently where snakeman lives the schools are horrible. Here in my district they are excellent. Also, our district has a lot of great resources for my sons who both have special needs that they wouldn't have available if they were home schooled.

I really hate all the stereotypes and broad-brushing that happens with home, private and public schooling. Do what is most fitting for you and your family. There is no best for everyone.

bc
 

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