Why is there such a crappy view on homeschooling ?

@Dolimyte unfortunately many do. I'm exposing my kids to all of it including every religion while allowing them to pick one or none for themselves

@WintaTheAngle[quote] No I wouldn’t say that. I met kids because I went to school with them, they didn’t necessarily live near me. And the school arranged activities and sports teams for us. So I wouldn’t agree with you there.[/quote] Exactly what is it that you're talking about? What did I say that you 'wouldn't' or 'wouldn't agree with there'? Maybe you thought you were talking to somebody else.

@Really a direct response to

[quote] "I argue kids socialize less in school"[/quote]

I really shouldn’t have to keep explaining all of this. I understand you’re pushing 90, but really…

@WintaTheAngle [quote] a direct response to
"I argue kids socialize less in school"

[/quote]That statement was made by Rosie, not by me.

I quoted her in response to your request:
[quote]<insert education joke here>[/quote]

You should review your notion that you must be smarter than someone older. It suggests something ugly about your character.

@MasterLee the last straw for me was a child my daughter's age covering herself in a friends ..... To play dead so she wouldn't get 🔫. My kids will be home and safe with me.

@chick95 yes gun free zones are slaughter houses

@MasterLee yasssss

@jshm2 that's how it used to be. My kids play sports through the public school system, they are in 2 co ops, a nature club, book club, lego club, performing arts club, 2 of them are taking lessons to learn trick riding on horses. They also read a grade level ahead of their public schooled peers. We spend the summers at parks, splash pads, hiking.

@jshm2 😂😂😂😂 you aren't honestly uneducated enough in the subject to think homeschoolers stay at home and don't participate in local children's groups. Not to mention all of their clubs are part of a homeschool co op... Oh and they go to a homeschoolers class for zoology taught by a keeper at our local zoo.

@eMortal also we aren't religious and the socialization is not compatible today to when we were children l. My kids are able to socialize more than I was ever allowed in school

@chick95 I was just trying to have a critical view on this.
I applaud your commitment but like any teacher, always keep yourself and your methods in check.

@eMortal oh I absolutely do. I try my damnedest to make sure they have the best education I can offer. We travel as well to give very hands on experiences

@SunshineGirl my children are homeschooled and I work independent skills by doing clubs and sports and classes around the community. I back out and let them have their time there. We also are not religious homeschoolers

@ElwoodBlues that's why more people need to utilize the online programs available.

@chick95 Some online programs are great, but they can't mark individual homework problems and correct specific misunderstandings.

In college I took differential equations in a giant lecture hall with hundreds of kids. The lectures were great, but more important were the problem sessions with a dozen or so kids each. We could ask the instructor (who was not the lecturer) specific questions about specific problems. It's best to nip misunderstandings in the bud and that often can't be done by a distant lecturer.

@ElwoodBlues I feel that there are tutoring sessions you can use for one on one too. Where things are graded by the tutor

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout I mean I'm "woke as you say and still homeschool. But I'm much more libertarian.

@chick95 my only problem is the lack of peers.
Large groups of their own age ppl to mingle and hone social /ppl skillz..

Otherwise the standard is way higher.
Because the teachers (parents ) actually care and not just baby sit like public school teachers

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout the last time I was in a room with all kids my same age was school. I work hard to ensure my kids are in a wide range of clubs and participate in public school sports as well for that exact reason

@chick95
Excellent
You’re going to give your kids a step up in life. The natural leadership that some homeschooled kids have seems to astound teachers and bosses

@Osogris we also plan to get an RV once we have farm employees. They'll be actually seeing and touching natural wonders and manmade to learn them fuck the textbook

@chick95
Excellent.

@chick95 In the religious homeschooling community, that's all too common, my older brother and sil included, two of my nieces and nephew are slow witted when it comes to socializing outside of family and church.

@NativePortlander1970 and that's why I homeschool secularly

@chick95 The way it should be

@MasterLee yes they are lol

@chick95 by this we can not really tell if they are educated or simply were intimidated by their teachers. I think a really good psychiatrist could prescribe something to help them.

@eMortal for one I do not use fear at all to teach my children. They love learning and "mom what are we doing today " is excitedly asked every single day. Their father is a trained teacher and sits with me quarterly to help me plan their lessons. You claim I have no idea how they will act in college but have absolutely no idea what their education is like. They attend 4 classes weekly that are each an HR long and sit through them just fine. They will also when they hit high school be doing penn foster online. Which is a online homeschool (accredited and taught by teachers) curriculum where they will receive their diploma. Which prepares them for online college. They will also at the age of 13 be handed a car and a tiny home frame that they will be building from the ground up with their father so they have the skills to join any trade or at least have the knowledge. On top of everything else I have said they attend farmers markets with me and sell products, which teaches them not only money handling but also gives them the skills to work customer service and yes they are paid to do so and enjoy having the $. Oh and they are in multiple clubs..... And a grade ahead in reading and math....

@Osogris I hope to visit France again with the children and maybe do a cruise

@TheRascallyOne Um, you never met my paternal dead uncle, he thought rush limbaugh was god

@TheRascallyOne I'm not conservative but definitely agree parents are the best teachers

@Really math, and reading. They also have way more knowledge of science than most kids their ages. Plus after that little girl covered herself in her friends..... To play dead for a shooter ..... No thanks

@chick95 I think you're right to be scared about school shootings. Glad I don't live in your country.

@Really i wish I didn't sometimes

@bijouxbroussard some but usually they only have those times with kids their age not all age groups. Even not well educated parents can seek personal tutors and homeschool.

@chick95 Primary schools teach kindergarten through 6th grade (ages 5 through 11, generally). Parents who don’t homeschool also seek personal tutors for their children. When I was in high school, I often tutored younger children.

@bijouxbroussard not like that type of tutor. I mean you can have a personal tutor teach an entire topic for you if need be

@Really yes

@TheMountainMan You mean... like British schools indoctrinate children into CofE???

Better to entrust the indoctrination of your children to the state than to do it yourself, eh???

@TheMountainMan I agree I'm completely secularly teaching my kids. They will pick their own path when they are old enough to decide on something that large