Messages By: fhs2002

Homeschooling can be a wonderful thing for some families, but I don't believe that it is for everyone. I think the father in this instance is just worried about his son and the impact homeschooling will have. I do belive some families and children thrive from and love it. But,  I also don't belive that is the case with every family. I belive that this family all  of them, child included, should sit down and discuss this. I think the child should completely be involved with this decision because it is directly involving them. I can't imagine any school setting being the right one if the child is miserable. So my suggestion is see what your child thinks, if they want to go to school, don't force them to stay home or do what you want to do, although I'm not sure how this child felt about this. Also, one more thing there was a post from a wife who's husband hated homeschool. Don't be so quick to think that someone resenting homeschool can't happen. I'm sure alot of families love homeschool and alot of children are perfectly happy with it, but not everyone is. The child may not like it and may wish to go to school, so in that event I think that's what should happen. 

Do you all think that I'm crazy too? My husband and I homeschool our twin boys, age 8. We've done it since Kindergarten, my boys do well and are compliant most of the time, but recently they have been talking about going to regular school. Honestly I would let them do it, but my husband says no. He says that we know what's best and it doesn't matter what they want, and doesn't want to put them in school. I belive in letting my children in on the decision and letting them have a choice and a say in their education. What do you all think? Do you think it's wrong to let a child go back to school if they want? If you don't do you worry that they'll hate hs and regret it later. 

Amy 

First of all I'm sorry that I kind of stretched the truth to you all. Yes, i'm an education major with research, but the situation is true with my cousin. She asked me what I thought and then as part of my school work I thought I'd come on and see opinions of real hsers. I'm sorry if I upset anyone. 

Amy 

Yes I'm doing research on hs and I would appreciate if you all answered a few questions for me. Please keep in mind that I don't know alot about this subject and I am straight down the middle in my opinion and do not mean anything I ask in negative ways. 

1. What in your own words in homeschool? 

2. Do you all follow strict curriculums of  a traditional school year? 

3. What sorts of things does a homeschooler learn about? 

4. Why do you homeschool? 

5. Do you worry about socilization or that your children will miss out? 

6. What would you do if your child hated being homeschooled? 

7. Do your children have a say whether they go to school or not? 

Thank you all  

I just wanted to clarify my post from several weeks back. I do not have a problem with any type of schooling public/privte/homeschool. I think each has it's strengths and weaknesses, and you have to find what works best for your child. Someone asked me if I thought it was ok to force a child to go to PS, because I brought up that I do not belive in forcing a child to homeschool. I don't think it's right to force a child into any schooling situation.  I think initially a parent has to make a very well thought out decision, but I also think that the child definately has to have input on this, because it will affect their lives forever. I think it is very wrong for a parent to force a child into a schooling situation when the child is terribly unhappy, because I think it accomplishes nothing,  a child will then have resentment and regret issues, which aren't healhty for anyone public, private, or homeschool.  Letting a child be in a situation where they aren't happy and are miserable is not "what's best", I think it's very arrogant sounding of parents to say that when I really don't belive that they always know what's best. I really do think children do have the capabilites of knowing what's best for them in certain situations.  And please, please, please DO NOT EVER force a child to do what you want for selfish reasons. I think some parents homeschool for themselves. Just my 2 cents.

I know the show didn't air yet, but what do you all think about the girl who is supposed to be on who hated homeschooling? I know something like this could stir up a big debate, but I have my own feelings and want to know yours.