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October 20, 2005, 11:23 am PDT

thoughts on homeschooling

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. 

 
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November 24, 2005, 3:38 pm PST

childhood

Ok, I for one, I have absolutely no problems with children being in different activiites, I will encourage it with my own. But I would never force them to do an activity if they didn't like it. Even though I couldn't participate in many of these activities as a kid I will not live through my child. I think it's one thing to encourage a child and let them do these different activites such as letting them sing in a few shows or acting in a few local plays, but the key is balanace. I can't for the life of me understand why children need careers! Let them be kids. You know, Hilary Duff, Aaron Carter, Lindsay Lohan all say it doesn't bother them that they missed out on a normal childhood, but you know what, I don't belive that, it has to bother them to some extent.
 
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December 29, 2005, 10:57 am PST

homeschool

I'm learning a great deal about homeschool, but don't really know if I agree or disagree with it. I know it can work great for some people and that's fine. But, I couldn't help read those few posts of people who hated it. Is that such a hard thing for hs parents to belive that people could actually hate it? And my other question is for hs parents of kids who hated it, why is it ok in your opinion for you child to grow up resenting and regretting it? Those two emotions don't seem very healthy for anyone let alone a child? I don't mean to insult anyone I'm genuinely curious.
 
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January 25, 2006, 10:07 am PST

Homeschool

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. 

  

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January 27, 2006, 10:17 am PST

homeschool reply

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. 

  

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January 28, 2006, 1:59 pm PST

HS

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  

 
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October 18, 2006, 10:47 am PDT

homeschool clarification

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.

 
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November 23, 2006, 2:50 pm PST

girl who hated homeschool

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.

 
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November 25, 2006, 3:37 pm PST

11/24 Great School Debate

Does anybody really care how any type of schooling will affect their child directly? I'm sure they do, but it doesn't sound like it. You have to do what's best for each individual child, not what's best for you. I'm not saying any of you do that, but Some children thrive in homeschool, some thrive in PS, you all see that but don't seem to get it. Don't force your child into doing what you want for any reason, and don't homeschool them just because your afraid something will happen. I mean your the parents, and you want to protect them, that's great, you don't want them into drugs, drinking, sex and all of that. Well then, be their parents! Don't keep them away from school, teach them right from wrong, and good from bad! Teach them to make good decisions, don't take the easy way out, you need to teach them these things, and not just pretend they won't happen. And lastly, Dr. Phil talked about how he hated school, I think it's a parent's responsibility, to get to the bottom of why their child may not like their schooling situation. Maybe it can be solved simply, but you need to take it seriously, many of you said homeschool isn't for everyone, and neither is public, so if your child says they hate school or homeschool maybe you need to think things over more.
 

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