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re: Talk to me about homeschooling
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:11 am to LouisianaLady
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:11 am to LouisianaLady
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The parents you know might be, but Catholic school kids are NOT stereotypically religious. Catholic religion in general is a whole other world from protestants. Only the holiest of the holy even really display their religion in the Catholic community.
this is super sad for the catholics but I agree, most catholics sadly just go through the motions and don't really possess real living faith.
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Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:28 am to supadave3
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Now I know that's not entirely due to home schooling, but I think it was a majorly contributing factor.
Well, that proves it. All home schooled kids are weirdos. You thinking that it was a majorly contributing factor is as good of a scientific reason as I can think of. In fact it is just as valid as the people who are against vaccination "because they think it is bad."
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:32 am to supadave3
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Now I know that's not entirely due to home schooling, but I think it was a majorly contributing factor.
A loser is a loser.
Little kids learn how to act and interact from watching their parents.
Being herded and locked into a school with a thousand other kids who also dont know how to act is no way to learn anything. Its a frickin zoo. Good way to learn how to be an a-hole maybe.
Common sense.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:45 am to TIGRLEE
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IMO you are doing your kid a disservice
Without knowing the details you know this? Sounds more like someone that is opposed to HS at ALL cost, regardless of the situation.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:50 am to chryso
I don't have to worry about the social aspects like others do. I mean, I worry in general but not because he's at home. He's different, so our social requirements are different. When he was in school, he could only go part time. He couldn't go to recess or PE. They had "silent lunch" so I didn't really see how he was getting a lot of great socialization. He's a very outgoing kid. Very funny. But he'll never be able to sleep over at a friend's house or play typical sports. He runs in the junior paralysis (state invitational this weekend!) And is an all around great kid with a really good attitude for someone with so many limitations. I don't want to spoil him, but I'm also not worried about teaching him calculus. The best we can hope for is a long life and maybe a part time job on the future. That's the reality I want to prepare him for. We may not get that, but I'm holding out hope and preparing him like it will come to pass. I'm not worried about him being weird.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:55 am to drunkenpunkin
Good luck and I wish the best for him and your family. Don't let the idiots of the world get you down. As you can see from the comments, there are many here. Keep your chin up.
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 10:00 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:02 am to chryso
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You thinking that it was a majorly contributing factor is as good of a scientific reason as I can think of.
So you think that homeschooling a kid and providing 0 social interaction doesn't lead to a adult with serious socialization problems?
I'm not saying all homeschool kids are weird but if we could somehow analzye factual data (which none exist for either side of our argument) I think it would show that homeschooled kids have a significantly higher rate of being weird adults. Stereotypes usually exist for a reason and homeschooled kids are stereotyped as being weird.
I think it can definitely be combated by increasing outside opportunities to interact with other kids but many parents don't seek out those opportunities and those kids end up being weird. My GF's brother is a perfect example of that.
All that being said, I happen to know some of drunkinpumpkins situation and I can completely understand why this is her only option right now. She has my sympathy and I truly wish her and her child the best of luck.
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 10:05 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:05 am to supadave3
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So you think that homeschooling a kid and providing 0 social interaction doesn't lead to a adult with serious socialization problems?
Do you REALLY think homeschooled kids get ZERO interaction with other kids?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:08 am to LSUintheNW
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definitely! A guy I work with is the strangest person I've ever met. He's always staring and is just weird. Home schooled he is.
That's funny. There were a LOT of weird kids at all the public schools I attended.
There were weird kids before there was any compulsory public schooling, too.
Kids that are homeschooled by weird, socially awkward people will grow up to be weird and socially awkward. Kids homeschooled by different types of people will be different.
It's too bad they didn't teach y'all how to use logic and reason at your schools. At least then you wouldn't form such convictions based on anecdotal evidence that ignores the main influential factor in child-rearing.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:12 am to joeleblanc
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Do you REALLY think homeschooled kids get ZERO interaction with other kids?
Not ALL homeschooled kids but some homeschooled kids.
My original post was to him saying it was "bullshite" when another poster suggested to be sure that the child got some type of social interaction or there would be consequences. I was agreeing with that poster, not saying 100% homeschooled kids are weird.
See below from the post he initially replied to:
just make sure that you get your kid out in public as much as possible or he/she will not develop the social skills needed to communicate in society.
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what a steaming load of horse shite
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 10:14 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:29 am to uway
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Kids that are homeschooled by weird, socially awkward people will grow up to be weird and socially awkward
I guess this is really my point...the homeschooling stereotype exists because before this recent push...many of the homeschool kids were with families that were super religious (i.e. crazy Southern Baptist/Tongue-speakers).
The reason they were awkward was because their parents were weird...
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:33 am to drunkenpunkin
Well... One thing I can tell you is two of the bed athletes in the sec recently were home schooled. One you know (Tebow). The other was Kim Jacob, a gymnast for Alabama. Won a shitload of national awards.
Point being, if you're going to home school them, put them into an activity that will keep them busy.
My daughter was home schooled for a few years. She got her work done in about three hours per day.
Good luck!!
Point being, if you're going to home school them, put them into an activity that will keep them busy.
My daughter was home schooled for a few years. She got her work done in about three hours per day.
Good luck!!
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:40 am to drunkenpunkin
Congratulations on recognizing what your child needs and being there for him! We have homeschooled since the get-go because we firmly believe we can give our child a better education than what passes for education in public schools these days. K12 is basically public school at home. You are tied to the computer and their schedule and curriculum. Both your child and you need time to adjust to this significant change. He needs time for 'de-schooling' which means letting go of some of the misconceptions they indoctrinate in school these days. You DO NOT have to duplicate school at home. Try to figure out what your son's learning style is: is he a visual learner, does he learn better by doing things with his hands and manipulatives, etc. Definitely figure out what your state's homeschooling regulations are, they vary widely across the country from no regulations to speak of in Texas to very strict guidelines in states like NY and PA. There are TONS of resources out there about homeschooling since it's growing quickly. I would be more than happy to provide you with some support and guidance. Just send me a private message. And all the best to you and your family, don't be discouraged!
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:40 am to TIGRLEE
Do you have any facts to back this opinion with?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:42 am to conservativewifeymom
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Do you have any facts to back this opinion with?
Do you have any facts that schools indoctrinate children?
I mean I among countless other people in the work profession have done fine?
ETA: All of these conversations in this thread are anecdotal
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 10:43 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:42 am to 4LSU2
What a huge and nasty overgeneralization. Exactly how many homeschooled kids did you interact with?!?! 'cause I've met and interacted with dozens and they are some of the nicest, most polite, most well-brought up kids out there. It makes a HUGE difference when the parents are involved with the kids' education and don't just hand them over to the institutions to handle.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:43 am to conservativewifeymom
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Exactly how many homeschooled kids did you interact with?!?
A whole bunch of them when I was in 4-H...especially in the rural areas of the state
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:44 am to conservativewifeymom
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We have homeschooled since the get-go because we firmly believe we can give our child a better education than what passes for education in public schools these days
what a huge and nasty overgeneralization
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:48 am to gaetti15
Try being original! It takes effort and brain cells, but it's worth a try. 
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