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Just got 3 support emails from people mentioning this as the reason they need the internet back ASAP. Was just wondering what you guys think, is it a correct way to properly raise a child?
 
Sure, it is fine. Several friends have been homeschooled. So long as they are involved in other social activities (sports, clubs etc) I don't see a problem with developing social skills.
 
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
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In my opinion, I think the "education" part can be as good as any school, but I where I think home-schooling fails is in the sociological aspect.

There are just about a million facets to the sociological upbringing of a child and it's all throughout their growing.

Whereas kids brains are spongy enough to learn their primary language in a "optimum" period of time being 1-3 years of age, the sociology of a child's brain is nurtured throughout their adolescence and even into their late teens!!!!!

I know *why* people are doing it, I just don't think it's good for ********most******* kids. (There's always an exception to the rule!)
 
Originally posted by: Patt
Sure, it is fine. Several friends have been homeschooled. So long as they are involved in other social activities (sports, clubs etc) I don't see a problem with developing social skills.
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Yep. There's a family in my neighborhood that does homeschooling. The kids are extremely nice.

There are plenty of ways for Homeschooled kids to get involved nowadays. Schools accept homeschool kids for athletic and music programs for example. There's not nearly the stigma attached like there was years ago.
 
Originally posted by: Boztech
If you want to make an naive, anti-social hermit out of your child, then sure.
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If you want to make a naive, stereotypical comment....you just did!
 
Also, I'm not quite sure I'd trust myself to teach my children. My child may have the potential for genious and I doubt I'd have the amount of teaching skills and diversified knowledge to really help him realize his potential.
 
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Boztech
If you want to make an naive, anti-social hermit out of your child, then sure.
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If you want to make a naive, stereotypical comment....you just did!
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How is that naive and stereotypical? It's what I believe. I could be wrong of course, but I'm hardly naive and definitely not stereotyping.
 
i think they would miss out on the social aspect of school, personally

so pretty much what everyone else has said, except i didn't qft 😉
 
Originally posted by: Boztech
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Boztech
If you want to make an naive, anti-social hermit out of your child, then sure.
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If you want to make a naive, stereotypical comment....you just did!
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How is that naive and stereotypical? It's what I believe. I could be wrong of course, but I'm hardly naive and definitely not stereotyping.
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Is it what you believe or what you know? Do you have anything to back up your statement? If not then you are being naive and stereotyping based on pre-conceived notions.
 
Yes, I definitely think it's ok, and even preferable to normal schooling. Unfortunately, I don't have the time or ability to do it.

In terms of the socialization, there are lots and lots of gatherings, sports activities, and other meets. They get socialized just fine, as long as their parents take the time to utilize all of the resources readily available.
 
Originally posted by: Boztech
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Boztech
If you want to make an naive, anti-social hermit out of your child, then sure.
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If you want to make a naive, stereotypical comment....you just did!
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How is that naive and stereotypical? It's what I believe. I could be wrong of course, but I'm hardly naive and definitely not stereotyping.
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Stereotyping:
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image

That's exactly what you did.😉
 
Originally posted by: Boztech
If you want to make an naive, anti-social hermit out of your child, then sure.
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its not necessary the kids turn out that way. i know a family who homeschooled 3 kids, they were all very smart and had plenty of friends.

they worked with other homeschoolers in the area, and had one or two classes where a parent would teach several kids at once, as well as keeping their kids involved in other social activities outside of school.
 
I think it's good when they're young. The ones I've had in class come into the public schools with better basic skills and a good attitude toward education. Some have had a few problems with socialization skills at first, but fit in just fine within the first year or so. I believe it's better if they go into private or public school by their junior high years though because many parents have a problem teaching a wide variety of the higher level courses. Lack of knowledge, resources, and/or equipment (labs etc.) can be a problem with home schooling at that level.
 
No, I do not know any homeschooled persons. Yes, I am speaking what I believe based on pre-conceived notions - I still don't get how that's naive or stereotypical.

Tell me, if you had to geuss, what would be the psychological effects of isolating a child to their home for the better part of their childhood and having them learn only what you, and only you, teach to them?
 
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Hell no.

All the homeschool kids I've known have been horribly screwed up socially.
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QFT
I have three cousins that are/were
one is a 8 yr old mama's boy, will cry at the slightest scrape.
One is 10 and has the attention span of a fly, he is known for sticking forks in outlets.
Final one is 16 girls who is smart as heck, but has no friends her own age, and can be found most afternoons making mudpies in the backyard.

 
Originally posted by: xSauronx
they worked with other homeschoolers in the area, and had one or two classes where a parent would teach several kids at once, as well as keeping their kids involved in other social activities outside of school.
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Now that sounds like a decent way of doing it.
 
Originally posted by: montanafan
Lack of knowledge, resources, and/or equipment (labs etc.) can be a problem with home schooling at that level.
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Yeah, I was at an educational supply store earlier this week to pick up some books to help my son learn to write his letters and I took a look at their Home School educational kits. Freakin' expensive. Especially when you start hitting the high school levels. Not as expensive as private school but still expensive.
 
Originally posted by: Boztech
Tell me, if you had to geuss, what would be the psychological effects of isolating a child to their home for the better part of their childhood and having them learn only what you, and only you, teach to them?
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That's assuming that the parents do this. Most homeschool parents do not...at least not the ones that are really dedicated. They take their kids on field trips, they join clubs, they play sports. They socialize. They just don't necessarily do it in our traditional government school setting.
 
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