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?
Home schooling
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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.
redgtxdi
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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!)
Queasy
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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.
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.
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.
quakefiend420
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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
so pretty much what everyone else has said, except i didn't qft
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.
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.
Stereotyping:
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image
That's exactly what you did.
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?
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?
Drakkon
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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.
Queasy
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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.
Queasy
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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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