JM, u made a really good point...I never thought about that...honestly...
That's why so many kids are homeschooled, because not only do they have trouble learning, but they also have trouble adapting to intense social environments....
JM, were you ever bullied ? I hope that is not too much of personal question, but it would help open my eyes some more....
Its tough, theres the good point about learning disabilities and how much easier it would be to learn from home and at your own pace but i just think the lack of social skills wouldn't be worth it. kids need to interact and learn how to, and how to deal with things that they may come across in the future, like bullying ....i don't know , id pick public schools i think.
Originally posted by ADarksideJedi
Yea it is a good favor for them.Why do you pick public school over homeschooling?Just wondering!jm
I think he might pick it over homeschooling because the lack of social skills wouldn't be worth it. He probably thinks that kids need to interact and learn how to, and how to deal with things that they may come across in the future, like bullying.
Don't get me wrong I would not want to homeschool for my whole life just for highschool.Sometimes where you live the highschools are awful so learning at home could be good.
I disargee however on homeschooling a child for there whole life that to me would be bad for the kid.No social life like you said would the child get.jm
Originally posted by Bardock42
I think he might pick it over homeschooling because the lack of social skills wouldn't be worth it. He probably thinks that kids need to interact and learn how to, and how to deal with things that they may come across in the future, like bullying.
I agree with this. I think that the public school system better prepares children for real-world interaction. Much more than homeschooling and Internet message boards.
Every student/child is different.
Some people do not like school...some people just don't. They can't handle concentrated social enviroments, pressure from adults, peers, etc.
Bullying, Depression, Self Esteem issues, classism, discrimination, superficiality- all components of a public school education. Some students will rise above others, some will feel at the very bottom.
If I had to choose...let's say my child has a problem socializing, but a serious problem..to the point where it affects thier appetite, sleep, weight, and mentality..then yes, I would have he or she homeschooled. There's no need to push my child into that jungle.
My child can always catch up later.
I’ve been doing Home-Schooling for two years now. I may be pictured as socially awkward around others my age. When I grew up, I was always surrounded by elderly people. I never had much contact with other children. I can act fine around other kids but then I am just acting. I feel much more comfortable around older people. Yes, there is not a satisfactory amount of socializing. I am a naturally anti-social person, so it has not impacted my personal life that much. For kids that require a lot of socializing, it won’t be a good idea. I am not brought up in a religious family, I’ve only been to church twice (for the death of my grandparents) My mother and father may be seen as atheists. I do have emotional outbursts, but I still had those while I was in public school. Another factor that influenced my decision to do home-schooling was that we never lived in one place. I’ve been through 9 schools in my life, so I have never settled down to build a strong bond with others. It works for me, maybe not for others...
Originally posted by botankus
I agree with this. I think that the public school system better prepares children for real-world interaction. Much more than homeschooling and Internet message boards.
Is that a hint that we don't learn anything by going on this site?jm 😉 That is great that works for you.Sometimes it does sometimes it does not.jm 🙂
I think he might pick it over homeschooling because the lack of social skills wouldn't be worth it. He probably thinks that kids need to interact and learn how to, and how to deal with things that they may come across in the future, like bullying.
Well yeah i do think children benefit more in public schools with the social interaction.
i mean keeping them home schooled is good in some cases but they are eventually going to have to deal with people and learning on their own anyways and its best to teach them at a young age how to deal with somethings , not keeping them sheltered away.
And I'm a Girl not a guy 😉