Quote From: rtempestaI do not think that home schooling is for everyone nor do I believe that public schooling is either. I think parents have a responsibility to do what will best benefit their child. I have one child in public school and one that I home school. While one does extremely well in the public school, the other does not. I don't think it's fair to put all people in one box and say that is what's best for one is best for all. It doesn't work that way anywhere else in the 'real' world.
For those who have ailments - do they all take the same medication? No, it depends on what ails them! Does everyone take something for an ailment?? Not if they don't have an ailment! Not everyone has the same learning style, abilities or disabilities. You can't put all people in one room and teach them all the same way and expect them ALL to 'get it'. Put all those alike (same learning styles, abilities and interests) in one room and teach them and they'll comprehend. I'd like to see THAT happen in the public school system!
And some parents don't have a choice but to send their child(ren) to public school.
I don't think anyone can tell anyone else what's best for the other's child and it be taken seriously. This debate will never be resolved until we learn to accept each other's differences and accept that not everyone fits the same mold.
You have made a very good point, although I do believe home-schooling is the absolute best for anyone who can afford it and their schedules and personalities fit well together. I have two grandchildren who are being home-schooled, one in Kindergarten and one in pre-school. This decision was made in the children's best interest based on their personalities and their personal, spiritual, emotional, and mental well-beings. Their parents adjusted their work schedules to fit the schooling schedule (they are fortunate to be able to) and they have purchased a very good curriculum. Home schooling is not cheap and if done properly, it will meet the child's social needs as well as all the already mentioned areas. The curriculum is such that the child definitely will learn as will the teaching parent. I am excited each time my granddaughter (kindergarten) shows me her latest academics learned and also enjoy watching her dance recitals which is just one of her extra-curriculum events that keeps her socialized. Socialization seems to be the main complaint I hear from those who do not understand what true quality home-schooling is. This little girl was so shy that she would not even speak to those she knew when others might be watching. Now she gets on stage and sings and dances which proves that even a home-schooled child can be socialized. My pre-school grandson is not yet fully into the home-school schedule, but has learned so much already just from being within hearing range (and sometimes allowed to join in the activities when suitable). I went to public school, my child went to public and private, and now I am seeing home-schooling first hand. I love it.
