Author Topic: Homeschool (Read 7499 times)

galadgawyn · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2012, 01:24:12 AM »

I agree. There is a whole lot of "social integration" that the world loves that I don't want my family to have anything to do with.

For legitimate social learning needs, there are plenty of ways for them to meet people, make friends, be involved, etc. In addition to our church community, I'm sure they'd end up in various sports, music, theater, chess club/debate club, eventually work, etc. I know my homeschooled rural cousins in Tennessee have so much going on that they seem to never have down time. I've heard them say they've had too much social activity and needed to cut back.

I went to a private Christian School which was pretty decent but unfortunately it seems there standards have slipped in recent years. Still better than the public schools but I'd rather not settle for "not as bad" for my children.

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #26 on:** May 12, 2012, 04:38:18 PM »

Quote from: lp670sv on May 12, 2012, 01:18:02 AM

It depends on where you live. People in the city that are home schooled are probably not going to have a problem but if you live in a rural area unless your parents take steps to make sure you still get social interaction it's a huge problem

I live in a "rural" place, and have many homeschooling (and public schooling) friends because we have a homescchool group in a town 45 mins away. Love my life.

Quote from: galadgawyn on May 12, 2012, 12:52:52 AM

I am thinking about homeschooling our boys. The oldest turns 4 in June so next years pre-school would kind of be a trial run.

We live in OH, so if anyone knows of some good resources to look into, I'd love to hear it. My initial searches didn't show a lot of support in the area.

Saxon is good for math. Kind of annoying, but still good.

Scoobug · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2012, 08:51:36 PM »

Saxon is good for math. Kind of annoying, but still good.
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I agree, I use Saxon and although it is annoying I do like it.

lp670sv · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:22:36 PM »

How many people are going to quote me saying that their social life in home school groups or outside activities before you realize that that is exactly what I meant by your parents taking measures to ensure social interaction? 2+2=4 people.

Wings of Music · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:10:33 AM »

I think what they mean to say is that pretty much all parents who are in such a situation try to make an effort to ensure social interaction.

Another thing is this, a lot of homeschoolers are kind of hyper-sensitive whenever the term social or socialize is thrown around. A lot of people tend to stereotype us as unsocialized when often times the opposite is really true. It gets really tiring.

On another note, I'll officially be a K-12 homeschooler after my graduation ceremony this Friday.

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2012, 08:25:22 AM »

Other great things about homeschool: You are closer to your parents because you see much more of them, they teach you every day instead of you going away to school for more then half the daylight hours every day. Also, you get a much better religious education homeschooling then in public school, even if the school is a Catholic or Christian school. The one-on-one approach in homeschooling is what makes the difference.

cookie monster · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:45:06 PM »

Quote from: Minion of Jesus on May 13, 2012, 08:25:22 AM

Other great things about homeschool: You are closer to your parents because you see much more of them, they teach you every day instead of you going away to school for more then half the daylight hours every day. Also, you get a much better religious education homeschooling then in public school, even if the school is a Catholic or Christian school. The one-on-one approach in homeschooling is what makes the difference.

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I am Knot a Blonde! · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2012, 06:02:39 PM »

Anyone else go to "Homeschool schools"?

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2012, 06:21:58 PM »

doesn't sound like homeschooling.

Bryon · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2012, 07:24:49 PM »

Quote from: Scoobug on May 12, 2012, 08:51:36 PM

Saxon is good for math. Kind of annoying, but still good.
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I agree, I use Saxon and although it is annoying I do like it.

My dad (Stephen Hake) wrote the Saxon textbooks for grades 4-8. He's sitting right behind me right now as I'm at my parents house for a Mothers Day party.

Red Wing · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2012, 08:00:43 PM »

Quote from: Bryon on May 13, 2012, 07:24:49 PM

Quote from: Scoobug on May 12, 2012, 08:51:36 PM
Saxon is good for math. Kind of annoying, but still good.

I agree, I use Saxon and although it is annoying I do like it.

My dad (Stephen Hake) wrote the Saxon textbooks for grades 4-8. He's sitting right behind me right now as I'm at my parents house for a Mothers Day party.

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I've used saxon a couple times, and it was pretty good.

Wings of Music · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2012, 09:59:42 PM »

Quote from: Bryon on May 13, 2012, 07:24:49 PM

Quote from: Scoobug on May 12, 2012, 08:51:36 PM
Saxon is good for math. Kind of annoying, but still good.

I agree, I use Saxon and although it is annoying I do like it.

My dad (Stephen Hake) wrote the Saxon textbooks for grades 4-8. He's sitting right behind me right now as I'm at my parents house for a Mothers Day party.

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I used them, tell your dad they rocked.

Ryupeco11 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:01:01 AM »

went to catholic school from k-2 then public school from 3-8 then home schooled for high school. while i like some aspects of homeschooling I really preferred the classroom environment(ofcorse thats probably because i had it up until high school).

ChristianSoldier · « **Reply #38 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:20:25 AM »

I was in public school for my entire education, and while I can't say that it was better than a Christian School or homeschooling (or any other type of school) I definitely don't regret going to it, I met many friends, and I had really good teachers, especially in high school and for the most part I enjoyed it.

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #39 on:** May 14, 2012, 08:27:56 AM »

That is what everyone says. You like one or the other depending on what you do more.

cg097 · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2012, 04:39:02 PM »

I went to a private school until 2nd grade. Then I was homeschooled until 7th grade when I switched to the local public school.

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2012, 08:48:07 PM »

I did not expect there to be so many homeschoolers. Homeschooling FTW!

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #42 on:** May 15, 2012, 11:44:21 AM »

I was
Private Schooled: K - 1st
Public Schooled: 2nd
Home schooled: 3rd - 7th
Public Schooled: 8th - 9th
Self Schooled: (No curriculum but did studies on my own) 9th- 12th
Local Community College: AS

cookie monster · « **Reply #43 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:50:32 PM »

Quote from: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on May 15, 2012, 11:44:21 AM

I was
Private Schooled: K - 1st
Public Schooled: 2nd
Home schooled: 3rd - 7th
Public Schooled: 8th - 9th
Self Schooled: (No curriculum but did studies on my own) 9th- 12th
Local Community College: AS

You've been almost everywhere

SiLeNcEd_MaTrIx · « **Reply #44 on:** May 15, 2012, 09:19:57 PM »

I was never home schooled, and I understand some people can't afford to do it or can't do it for other reasons, but with the way the world is and how secular schools are becoming, I think it is the best way to go. If you can't, make sure to pray the blood of Jesus over your child before school daily!

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #45 on:** May 16, 2012, 10:29:00 PM »

Benefit of public school: The drama is of a higher quality than the drama on television.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #46 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:01:12 PM »

Quote from: SiLeNcEd_MaTrIx on May 15, 2012, 09:19:57 PM

If you can't, make sure to pray the blood of Jesus over your child before school daily!

I'd be more apt to pray this prayer if my child was homeschooled, but ok.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:40:41 AM »

Quote from: cookie monster on May 15, 2012, 05:50:32 PM

Quote from: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on May 15, 2012, 11:44:21 AM
I was
Private Schooled: K - 1st
Public Schooled: 2nd
Home schooled: 3rd - 7th
Public Schooled: 8th - 9th
Self Schooled: (No curriculum but did studies on my own) 9th- 12th
Local Community College: AS

You've been almost everywhere

Preeetty much XD Each has benefits and disadvantages, it really is the parent's job to overcome them, and that is what determines your quality of schooling in any scenario.

Minion of Jesus · « **Reply #48 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:24:15 AM »

Yeah. It would be possible to homeschool badly.

michaeljl · « **Reply #49 on:** May 19, 2012, 09:54:53 PM »

I was home schooled until high school. Now I'm almost finished with college, but would say that most of my education came from either homeschool, or independent self-education.

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Author Topic: Homeschool (Read 7499 times)

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