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I was homeschooled from age four to twelve, and i hated every second of it. My parents were obsessed with the whole thing, and they became more like teachers than parents to me. I missed out on having friends for six years of my life. I only had my sister, which wasn't that great. When I got to school at 13, I was looked at like a freak for having been at home all those years. It took months for the kids to warm up to me.
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I am so sorry your parents robbed the best part of your childhood with such a selfish plan.
Glad that your well adjusted now and speaking your mind!!!!! = |
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I was homeschooled from K-12 and I really enjoyed it. It depends on the type of person you are to adjust when you actually join society. I got my first job when I was 16 and I didn't have a problem interacting with any of the people I worked with and they didn't act like I was any different because I went to school in a different way. There were people who had lots of questions but in the end a lot of them wished there parents would've done the same thing with them. I'm glad my parents kept me out of the 'war-zones' we call public schools. Don't get me wrong....not all public schools are bad. I am saying that there is a problem when you have to worry about 6 and 7 year olds stabbing or shooting a classmate. My little girl is 2 and I can't imagine sending her off everyday wondering if she will be molested or even come home alive.
Bottom line Homeschooling doesn't 'suck'. People need to have an open mind about these things and do what works for them and their children. = |
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Homeschooling does suck!
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school sucks period.. Homeschool sucks and regular school sucks its a lose lose situation lol
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HEY YALL GOT IT GOOD IF YALL GOT TO GO BACK MY MOM STARTED ME IN THE 2ND GRADE NOW IM IN THE 10TH AND SHE STILL MAKES ME GO TO HOMESCHOOL SHE SAYS I CAN GO BACK FOR 12TH BUT WUT WOULD BE THE POINT ON THE UPSIDE I CAN GO OUT OF TOWN ANYTIME I WANT & GO SHOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY AND WE DO TEND TO GO TO THE WAFFLE HOUSE @ 3 AM
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I was homeschooled from 3rd-12th. For the most part, I loved it. It was hard at times, yes, seeing my old classmates all doing stuff together, that was hard.
But, its awesome! My mom was tuff tho, the more she got into it. But after a few years of "tuff teacher mom", she laxed alot. I could work ahead in whatever I wanted, and not have to wait around for the entire class, it was great! It was different tho, cause I'm the oldest of 9, and when I was in 12th grade, mom had 5 of us to teach. I'm also VERY glad I was homeschooled, and not put in public schools. Whenever mom threatned to put us in one, we told her we'd purposely get introuble so we would be sent back home. I even unplugged all the phones once, when she was threatning to! It's hard, but its so worthwhile. More one on one, more focus on everything! Give it a chance. It has its advantages. you can (depending on your mom) sleep in, work ahead, and get out months before your friends! With us, it was alwyas a race to see who got done the first. If you're stuck homeschooling, try to see the positive side. Its not all bad. I could say a zillion bad things about public schools, esp. in todays world. Think about it! = |
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Homeschool suxs. Im homeschooled nad i have no friends and im behind in all my work homeschool really does sux.
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poor u
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I hate school
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homeschooling is good.
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I homeschool my 5th grade son, and he loves it! We get to go on field trips whenever we want, go to the park, he's taking guitar lessons, etc. He wants to be an astronaut, so is studying astronomy ( not something he could do in public school ) We have a great time with Home Ec, as well. He loves to cook and bake, so we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. He doesn't have a set bedtime, we both sleep in every morning. Homeschooling has been a great learning experience for us both. This is our first year, and there have already been times he's been bored with it, so he and I brainstorm together, to find new, creative ways to do things, to liven his studies up a bit. No, it's not all fun and games, but for the most part, it can be!
( Spelling, dictionary skills, etc....... play Scrabble, using spelling words ONLY....... science..... figure out new experiments, inventions, etc...... ) You have the world at your fingertips, you just have to get creative on how you do your learning. = |
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hey wuz up ????
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homeschooling was a huge part of my life from 5th grade until I graduated in 2004. It allowed me to do my school work around my own schedule of work, church, and volunteering with local organizations. It was hard. Very hard, but we stuck with it, and it enabled me to get into a first rate christian college because of a high ACT score.
Homeschooling is not the right option for everyone. You have to be dedicated, and put your heart into it. But, for those who choose to make the sacrifices, and to be serious about it, it can be a huge blessing. = |
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Sad to hear what a bad experience you had. Although homeschooling doesn't have to be a bad experience. I am starting soon and our children will be involved in many social areas ie sports, church events, friends etc. It sounds to me like you were isolated. I hope you are doing much better now.
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Homeschooling does seem odd...how can a parent be a teacher and the kid not get sick of being with you 24/7.....are most of these homeschoolers really right-wing consersative Christian radicals? I know public school has problems but learning is much more than just academics.
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Suzy - from I've seen homeschooling is about a lot of Moms who can't break the tie - it's more about them than their children. Good luck to those kids in the real world...it's really out of control and getting worse - but there are so many evil things in the world it no wonder Moms want to control what they can for as long as they can....just don't ever marry a homeschooled kid...their parents will try to control that too! I know first hand.
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I feel bad for public schooled kids hope, all you public schooled parents have enough money for rehab, I was homeschooled because *I* wanted to be not because of my mom or dad, Chris you obviously have no actual experience in homeschooling and its obvious you were public schooled because no one other than public schooled kids can be that stupid all public schooled kids are taught is that there are certain croweds its so type casted they think that just because one person is like that, then everyone else is too.
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Preach it Bib! I am glad you set Chris he/she in their place. You know what I have Great grandparents that had to quit school as early as 7th or 8th grade to help their parents out, are they dumb? I have a friend from Mexico that went to school until second grade to help his family out at home. He is not dumb, he speaks full blown English and writes English well and understands it. I know many years ago that our Great grand parents or parents had to leave school or couldn't go to school at all because of family issues. I think some of us need to keep our mouths shut about things they dopn't actully know. I am sure that alot of us have had parents or Grandparents that either didn't go to school or had to quit school early to help their family out at home. Chris what do you thinkl about this? Would your parents or grandparents, aunts, uncles be dumb if they had to quit school or leave school to help family out at home? Think about it, and compare it with what you are saying.
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Does anyone else here find it funny that all of the people on here bashing homeschooling can't spell and have atrocious grammar skills???
hahahahahaha I was homeschooled and now I am an engineer--homeschooling is better than public school IF the parents actually make sure the kids are learning; otherwise you end up with dummies who can't spell--just like most of the public school kiddies on here. :) = |
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bjmom, *I* find it hilarious that you have little to no punctuation or formatting comprehension. A real school would have fixed that....
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Hey at least you're honest and telling it like it was!
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This is mostly for Suzie - just touching base to say that many of the homeschooled children, now, are NOT of right-wing conservatives... it seems to be swinging in the opposite direction. I've homeschooled my son since the 5th grade, but we are as free-thinking as you may find, and chose homeschooling mainly because we didn't want him to be raised as a conformist follower in a system that provided free babysitting services and alot of wasted time.
I was lucky because I'm in a position where I could have my child with me, in a work environment, where he met new people on a daily basis, from all over the world. Now he is turning 18 and graduating, and has friends and contacts and life-skills that can help see him through the rest of his life. Anyway, don't assume that we all have the same narrow reasoning for homeschooling our children. Some of us homeschool because we want to broaden our child's world rather than to reduce it. = |
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Hey you guys must have really tuff parents i LOVE BEING HOMESCHOOLED im in 9th grade now i have tons of friends i started homeschool in 7th and i love it its tuff at times but its school its sapost to be and i still have my friends they come by every week end almost i play soccer and softball too andi dont worry about missing anything because if your not home schooled your missing somthing too!
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hey well i wont let yall kno ma name but i am homeschooled and its not 2 bad... other kids in the world don't have chances like us in the states....well the whole friends thing and all that is hard its hard to make them and hard to be social...i kno some kids who rarely talk...well I went to regular school till mid 7th grade and then had 2 homeschool cause family problems and well i hated it and still kinf of do... well now im in 10th grade and go to school once a week. I currently have a pending record deal because of all the time i have on my hand. well parents i reccomend if u can just send your kids to regular school its better for them socailly and later in life.
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i am homeschooled. i think its great. i dont sit at a desk all day staring at a clock. i enjoy every second! i know it isnt always good for people, but i think it brings you closer to the parent. i mean think, you say your parents became more teachers than parents. when at school you dont see your parents!
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i am all for homeschooling. in school the teacher says something you do your work etc. etc. etc... but at home you can realy discuss the subject. you also dont have peer preshor all day!
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yeah home schooking sucks bad
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this is for lissa, i think it was.
Thats so awesome!!!! im one of 9 homeschooled children too!!! i was homeschooled till highschool and i am so glad i got both ends of the stick, but i think that homeschooling is definitely better for younger ages as its an opportunity for parents to teach their children certain beliefs and values as such , even though some parents cant really handle it or some can a bit TOO much (if you know what i mean) public schooling is much better for high school because it does allow a bit for freedom (which sounds strange but true) for the teenagers (and especially because they crave socialization , so it feeds their hunger).... i dont think that you can say that homeschoolers are definitely smarter (i mean, just look at all my typos :P) or brought up better, it really does depend on the person but i think people should be open to trying it out... = |
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I am glad everyone feels free to write what is on their minds. I did notice, however, that everyone has terrible writing skills.
All of you need totake somewriting classes. = |
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Home schooling has its point if the child has a disibility.
Other than that there no other reason for it. = |
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homeschool SUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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You feel wripped off because of having to be homeschooled for years. How have things gone since you started school? What could have made your homeschool experience better for you?
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I am homeschooled because i WANTED to. Actually i begged mum because i hated public school so much the bullies the bomb threats, how can you feel safe i that environment.
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Amen Kerry! I homeschool my 4 and 6 year olds and they love it. My 4 year old soon to be 5 is doing first grade work with his sister. I think they learn more because they get individual attention. They also interact with a lot of other children so it helps with their social skills.
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I will be a high school senior next year and I have been homeschooled since 9th grade. I started homeschool because I was letting my social life get in the way of my schooling in 9th grade. So, towards the end of my freshman year my mom decided to homeschool me. GRRRR. I lost alot of friends because school is basically the CORE of a teens social life. I say homeschool is for more introvert kids. If you enjoy being around people and being in a social surrounding homeschool is NOT for you. ALSO it is harder to stay on task when your in controll of the amount of work you complete. There is no teacher to guide you... NOT TO MENTION my mom works for the school, which is an online school, so if you don't want to be around your parents 24/7 I suggest you stick to public schooling ; ) Parents simply cannot see it from the kids point of view unless they truly walk in their shoes. Homeschooling? NOOOO! Maybe for younger children but as your child enters into their teenage years I suggest you keep to public school!
-I could give a number of reasons why not to homeschool but those were just a FEW = |
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Chris, How many people do you actually know to make the statement "from what I've seen about homeschooling.." 1,2 or
20? And Suzy, what is this crap about "right wing Christians?" What kind of freaky religion are you into anyway? I find it interesting that the anti homeschoolers never have any facts to back up their idiotic statements. Looza, John and Lissa sound like pretty intelligent young people, making their points with great clarity. It is a reflection of caring parents. I DON"T EVEN HOMESCHOOL!!! = |
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I disliked homeschool. Thankfully, my parents cared more about me than she did about a "movement" and I entered our local public school where I graduated in the top 5% of my class, thanks to the wonderful teachers and my parents (for letting me attend). Homeschool does stink and parents who demand their kids do it and fathers who demand their wives must homeschool are either selfish or delusional.
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hey man home school suxxxxxxxxxxxxxx nothing to do
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I HATE HOME SCHOOL ITS FREKIN GAY
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Have you no imiagination? You could use the homeschooling forum to learn and become expert on anything you want and present it to your parents for approval. Sop like it would be sooo much better to have to conform to others tastes? and have no say in what you learn?
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Hey, here's an idea guys, this may take a little maturity and forethought, "Keep an open mind". Both ways. Everyone's different. One of the keys to growing up is to realise that the way we see things individually, is not necessarily the way they are. When we can acknowledge that others are different to us, think differently to us, and do things differently to us, then we will save ourselves a lot of misspent energy trying to force others to see things our way! We can live our own lives, focusing on our own business, and let others focus on their's. Each to their own. Homeschooling is neither fully perfect or fully bad, and neither is going to a school. There is good and bad in each, in many different aspects. It's about each family, and each person.
Cheers. = |
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I was homeschooled for fith and sixth grade, it was really hard going into public school after being a mommas boy. It was ruff but i got through it. But now that i look back it was a lot of fun also. We took camping trips across the nation and I learned alot. I wouldnt reccomend homeschooling a child all his life, it takes away from all the things that he can experience, especially high school. Im in the 10th grade now and love to be around other people, its just hard when your homeschooled. But i dont think it would count for younger children (elementary) they have friends yes but nothing matters, theyll forget it anyway. I feel that its more important to teach them what the world is really like beyond the county line.
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As a new homeschooling mom with a five year old I am interested by the "young" comments. I don't want my son to be writing that he hates his life someday. On the other hand, I don't think a one-size fits all approach works for ANYTHING in life. For us, homeschooling is perfect--at least for the moment. I encourage everyone before they choose a lifestyle for forever, to always take it one day at a time. He might need more social interaction someday and ask for public school someday. Also realize, no choice is the perfect one, just a little better than the other choices. Everyone, take it as it comes. Adjust to what you think your child needs. Try homeschooling and if it doesn't work, you can always change... Life is an adventure.
I am sorry that those of you who think homeschooling sucks don't have more of a choice for change in your life. Teenagers that feel they don't have choices are really angry people. I was that kid once. But, I also hated hated hated public school. = |
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wow. hit the nail on the head. to each his own.
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homeschooling is the worst thing in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it sucks so much its unbelievable! it would suck even worse if i didnt skate.....its the only thing that dosnt suck....woo skating and i have freinds that i met at the skate park so its cool.....homeschooling sucks!!!!!! = |
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right....not many of them have many friends at all...and they say we dont have a life...hah
there the ones with no life...theyre at home the whole time and dont get to experience life. = |
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i hate beig homeschooled!!!!
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I dropped out of homeschool at 10th grade because it was so bad.
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I was homeschooled till i was 15, My mother & father ALWAYS gave me options to go to a regular school, they never forced it! I'm now 19 & i go to college homeschooling was good for my family because i had 10 brothers & sisters..BUT durning those years i was homeschooled i tried going to public schools but...They were just so mean not because i was homeschooled but because i was the new girl! But i always LOVED being different..Dont judge homeschooling it works for different lifestyles & different people you just had a bad time with it....I cant believe your parents forced it thats wrong.....
If you would like to talk more here is my email/addy AlwaysLaugh 13@hotmail.com! Anna = |
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homeschooling is gay
homeschooling is gay because my parents are gay homeschooling is gay homeschooling is gay homeschooling is gay homeschooling is gay homeschooling is gay homeschooling is gay because you dont fucking learn anything = |
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i am a hairy S.O.B who because i was homeschooled the majority of my pathetic life i dont no what to say besides my parents are gay
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i love homeschooling because i have no life and im a shelterd basterd goodbye
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Hello.. This is a old thread...I am hoping for advice for starting home schooling...Where to go to start and so on...any advice would be great. Those that think this is about religion or a mother not being able to cut the apron strings..Its not so.. my daughter is failing in prublic school but creditials out of special ed or a IEP...so we have no choice. she is failing 5th grade. and they will pass her anyway. How does this make public schools the answer...HELP!!!!!
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My wife and I have only recently decided to home-school our first of four children, who was to start prep this year. I am glad to read all of the comments posted here, they give a wide range of truths, ideas and feelings. i was not at all for home-schooling until my wife researched the pros and cons. I believe it gives parents a chance to give one on one tutoring in a variety of subjects which include life skills. I will still take my children to as many social activities, including swimming, netball, rugby, soccer, day trips with other children, camping and traveling. If any of my children believe going to a school is better for them I will not hesitate to send them, but why would they when they will be having so much fun.
PS: Home-schooling does not suck = |
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I hate home schooling. I'm "IN" ninth grade but if i went to pubki i would have to start it over again. i am 14. i believe home schooling is wrong because i have believe i have been eprived of an education, friends, social skills and a life. i feel like crap because of what i cnnot do. the only thing home schooling has given me is the title of a loser. my borther and sister were home schooled and both get good grades in collegee. i think my education was by passed for theirs now and at the end of there high school years because i was alaways told i'd get to do school tommorrow.
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thats how i feel i hate not being in school, and i hate that as soon as people find out your home schooled they think your a sacial retard. i have a huge family so my mom can never help me with my school.
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I don't think 4-12 is the best time of someone's life, I think 14-18 is or older that 18. Anywho! It wasn't homeschooling that is the enimy here it was ur parents. My mom homeschooled me and I love every minut of it! I have a homeschool group that does field trips and classes on fridays that made it so fun! If ur parents got u involved in a homeschool group it would have been alot better! I only went through a year of wanting to be in public school. I think I was 14 or something when I felt like that. But I love it now!!!
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