Is there anyone here who is homeschooled?

[Grawr]

Hmm... I'm not sure. You'll have to get into talks with a multitude of people and organizations... [/QUOTE]
*Sigh* This won't be as quick as I expected...


-_-

But we've been looking into an online teaching program...so my parents don't teach me, nor does someone come to my house to teach me. How long does your entire Homeschooling day take? Six hours, like public school?

 

[Bulerias]

Hmm... I'm not sure. You'll have to get into talks with a multitude of people and organizations...

*Sigh* This won't be as quick as I expected...


-_-

But we've been looking into an online teaching program...so my parents don't teach me, nor does someone come to my house to teach me. How long does your entire Homeschooling day take? Six hours, like public school? [/QUOTE]
I am with an accredited online homeschooling program, and it's pretty sweet; you can do all the tests online, and basically, you can do all your homework on the computer...

As for my whole day... Well... It depends, but it is shorter than in public school. 4 hours at the VERY maximum.

 

[Grawr]

Hmm... I'm not sure. You'll have to get into talks with a multitude of people and organizations...

*Sigh* This won't be as quick as I expected...


-_-

But we've been looking into an online teaching program...so my parents don't teach me, nor does someone come to my house to teach me. How long does your entire Homeschooling day take? Six hours, like public school?

I am with an accredited online homeschooling program, and it's pretty sweet; you can do all the tests online, and basically, you can do all your homework on the computer...

As for my whole day... Well... It depends, but it is shorter than in public school. 4 hours at the VERY maximum. [/QUOTE]
Awesome! I wonder if we would be using the same online program...

Anyway, do you still get breaks? Like, Christmas vacation and all that fun stuff?

 

[Jeremy]

They both have postive and negative things about them, I think homeschooling has a lot more positive things though. If you said that 10 years ago though... they'd think your crazy. :gyroidsurprised:

 

[Bulerias]

They both have postive and negative things about them, I think homeschooling has a lot more positive things though. If you said that 10 years ago though... they'd think your crazy. :gyroidsurprised:

How true! I remember when our family members heard that I was going to start homeschooling... Gosh, the ruckus that ensued! It was a bloodbath, actually.

 

[Grawr]

They both have postive and negative things about them, I think homeschooling has a lot more positive things though. If you said that 10 years ago though... they'd think your crazy. :gyroidsurprised:

How true! I remember when our family members heard that I was going to start homeschooling... Gosh, the ruckus that ensued! It was a bloodbath, actually.

I don't know how that would have went down ten years ago, but most of my family members are currently encouraging an online education for me...

 

[Jeremy]

They both have postive and negative things about them, I think homeschooling has a lot more positive things though. If you said that 10 years ago though... they'd think your crazy. :gyroidsurprised:

How true! I remember when our family members heard that I was going to start homeschooling... Gosh, the ruckus that ensued! It was a bloodbath, actually.

I don't know how that would have went down ten years ago, but most of my family members are currently encouraging an online education for me...

Well it's probably different for every person.

 

[Smart_Tech_Dragon_15]

The only thing I don't like about homeschooling is that you don't get the social variety that you get in public schools. Like in Homeschooling, if you are around other people, it's either family members or other home-schooled students. You don't get the variety of other people that you'd get if you were in a public High School or something. Also in Homeschooling, bad stereotypes can spread about Public schools...and a lot of those that I've heard are untrue. Heck, some are just plain insulting.

That is absolutely not true. That is a statement which you can't prove. You can participate in social gatherings, parties, and etc, and you don't have to be in public school for that. It's a myth, clearly, and unless you manage to prove it, there's no reason for me to believe it, especially since I know that I personally get enough social... variety, as you say...

As for bad stereotypes about public schools, you're probably getting that from my constant bashing of my own public school; well, I have a pretty good reason... We're not known to be the best ever in terms of... civility.

Well actually it is provable. Of course you can participate in outside activities and meet many people but you only participate in activities you want to normally. So you are with people you automatically have at least one similar interest with you, in a public school you need to learn to interact with people who are nothing like you. That can be challenging at times, but if you end p working in a job where you serve others you have to learn to deal with it.

How would it prove to be helpful to interact with people with no similar interests, if, say, you're working as a... guitarist? In the guitar world, everyone loves guitar in at least one form, and you're only going to interact with people with no guitar love when you need to sign up for gigs... And even so, there's minimal interaction.

Fact is, in public school, you get to interact with everyone, like it or not, and that's not the best possible route.

Everyone I know plays sports and instruments, but only one guy likes rap... What do these specific categories have to do with the discussion at hand?

Some are, yes.

This will be my last post about this, but I think that you must've had some bad experiences with public school that have you feel so strongly about it. Something must've happened that has you say stuff like this. Because I've been in Public school all my life and I've never had a problem with it. My school is actually pretty good (Although I hear that there are "stories" floating around) And I wouldn't leave it, either. I like having classes with all my friends. Now, a few years ago, I didn't feel the same. But now, I wouldn't give it up for anything.

And Bul, getting along or even being around people with not the same interest as you is just going to be one thing in life you'll have to learn. Because not everywhere you go, every job you work, you'll have people that'll have the same interests as you, and some might not even like you. Truth is, there's nothing you can do. It's just one part of life. You just have to get used to it, otherwise you may not have any choice left but to cut yourself off from the outside world. And I can tell you that never works.




But yeah, that's all. Do whatever, I won't hold it against you.

 

[Jeremy]

No one has to have problems. I'm sure a homeschool kid could learn a lot easier than a kid that goes to public school. Depends on the kid though.

 

[Bulerias]

The only thing I don't like about homeschooling is that you don't get the social variety that you get in public schools. Like in Homeschooling, if you are around other people, it's either family members or other home-schooled students. You don't get the variety of other people that you'd get if you were in a public High School or something. Also in Homeschooling, bad stereotypes can spread about Public schools...and a lot of those that I've heard are untrue. Heck, some are just plain insulting.

That is absolutely not true. That is a statement which you can't prove. You can participate in social gatherings, parties, and etc, and you don't have to be in public school for that. It's a myth, clearly, and unless you manage to prove it, there's no reason for me to believe it, especially since I know that I personally get enough social... variety, as you say...

As for bad stereotypes about public schools, you're probably getting that from my constant bashing of my own public school; well, I have a pretty good reason... We're not known to be the best ever in terms of... civility.

Well actually it is provable. Of course you can participate in outside activities and meet many people but you only participate in activities you want to normally. So you are with people you automatically have at least one similar interest with you, in a public school you need to learn to interact with people who are nothing like you. That can be challenging at times, but if you end p working in a job where you serve others you have to learn to deal with it.

How would it prove to be helpful to interact with people with no similar interests, if, say, you're working as a... guitarist? In the guitar world, everyone loves guitar in at least one form, and you're only going to interact with people with no guitar love when you need to sign up for gigs... And even so, there's minimal interaction.

Fact is, in public school, you get to interact with everyone, like it or not, and that's not the best possible route.

Everyone I know plays sports and instruments, but only one guy likes rap... What do these specific categories have to do with the discussion at hand?

Some are, yes.

This will be my last post about this, but I think that you must've had some bad experiences with public school that have you feel so strongly about it. Something must've happened that has you say stuff like this. Because I've been in Public school all my life and I've never had a problem with it. My school is actually pretty good (Although I hear that there are "stories" floating around) And I wouldn't leave it, either. I like having classes with all my friends. Now, a few years ago, I didn't feel the same. But now, I wouldn't give it up for anything.

And Bul, getting along or even being around people with not the same interest as you is just going to be one thing in life you'll have to learn. Because not everywhere you go, every job you work, you'll have people that'll have the same interests as you, and some might not even like you. Truth is, there's nothing you can do. It's just one part of life. You just have to get used to it, otherwise you may not have any choice left but to cut yourself off from the outside world. And I can tell you that never works.




But yeah, that's all. Do whatever, I won't hold it against you.

The thing is, our school is, apparently, loads worse than yours. I have had certain experiences, yes, and while I have not directly attended the public school in my area, there have been stories floating around the neighborhood...

Uhh, you're telling this to me as if I am denying it... I know perfectly well that there will be people in my life who will not share my interests, but the interesting thing about that is that I already know how to deal with them. Call me crazy, but I think it might even be an inborn thing. It's intuition... Maybe. Just because I don't get a face-full of people who don't like what I like every day doesn't mean that I'll have to cut myself off from the outside world.

 

[Bulerias]

No one has to have problems. I'm sure a homeschool kid could learn a lot easier than a kid that goes to public school. Depends on the kid though.

That is something that everyone needs to understand; the decision to either homeschool or not is influenced mainly by the person's learning preferences, skills, ability, and such. Of course, there are other factors, such as time constraints, but nonetheless, people seem to underestimate that the main factor in this debate is the personal preference - i.e., what is best - of the person.

 

[SL92]

That's the thing there; peer pressure, something I can almost ENTIRELY avoid. That's another thing that I love about home schooling... It gets rid of absolutely unnecessary pressure.

That is an advantage but once you get out into the real world it could be hard to stand peer presure than. Many times through peoples lives, not just through being a kid but also as an you will have hard choices which is somewhat where being in a public school helps.

This is true I have been pushed by peer pressure before, but I learn, and more importantly, I take time each day to simply think of who I am. I set limits of what I will do, and I find that while I have come close to my set line, I have yet to cross it. After middle school I stopped trying to be like others, I was miserable in middle school, but once I got a fresh start, I chose who I was, and I am so happy with it. Of course being homeschooled gives you the ability to define yourself very well, it doesn't teach how to hold on to it while others "seem" to want something different from you.

Actually, you can learn how to cope with peer pressure without actually experiencing it. Of course, there's nothing like the good old fashioned hands-on approach, but is it not possible to set limits without actually being pushed over your own "personal line"? I have my standards, and even though I haven't been pushed excessively, I know that whatever the circumstances, I'll stand by my personal moral standards.

@ Gengar - I'll definitely detail my experiences! I should start Japanese once this semester is over.

Oh! I almost forgot, I was supposed to ask you...speaking of second semester switching, do you think I'd be able to switch to Homeschooling once the second semester begins?


:huh:

Hmm... I'm not sure. You'll have to get into talks with a multitude of people and organizations...

Yes, my school website says to call a person in the schoolboard and ask about it.

 

[Grawr]

No one has to have problems. I'm sure a homeschool kid could learn a lot easier than a kid that goes to public school. Depends on the kid though.

That is something that everyone needs to understand; the decision to either homeschool or not is influenced mainly by the person's learning preferences, skills, ability, and such. Of course, there are other factors, such as time constraints, but nonetheless, people seem to underestimate that the main factor in this debate is the personal preference - i.e., what is best - of the person.

Right, I think this just about ends the discussion here. Take Smart for example, he's obviously got pals at school, and sees nothing wrong with it. Thats fantastic! But then take Bul, or myself for example, had a bad experience with it, heard some bad rumors or stories, We just don't or didnt like the way it was going for us, so we think Homeschooling would be the better decision.
Last year, I would have definately not want to have been homeschooled at all....but only because last year was the best, I had all my friends in all my classes and things...


-_-

 

[Sporge27]

No one has to have problems. I'm sure a homeschool kid could learn a lot easier than a kid that goes to public school. Depends on the kid though.

That is something that everyone needs to understand; the decision to either homeschool or not is influenced mainly by the person's learning preferences, skills, ability, and such. Of course, there are other factors, such as time constraints, but nonetheless, people seem to underestimate that the main factor in this debate is the personal preference - i.e., what is best - of the person.

yep is more a personal thing. I actually enjoy how weird some people react to things.

 

[Smart_Tech_Dragon_15]

No one has to have problems. I'm sure a homeschool kid could learn a lot easier than a kid that goes to public school. Depends on the kid though.

That is something that everyone needs to understand; the decision to either homeschool or not is influenced mainly by the person's learning preferences, skills, ability, and such. Of course, there are other factors, such as time constraints, but nonetheless, people seem to underestimate that the main factor in this debate is the personal preference - i.e., what is best - of the person.

Right, I think this just about ends the discussion here. Take Smart for example, he's obviously got pals at school, and sees nothing wrong with it. Thats fantastic! But then take Bul, or myself for example, had a bad experience with it, heard some bad rumors or stories, We just don't or didnt like the way it was going for us, so we think Homeschooling would be the better decision.
Last year, I would have definately not want to have been homeschooled at all....but only because last year was the best, I had all my friends in all my classes and things...


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Good point Gengar. Sometimes it's just what people prefer. Other times, it may be due to time, cost, job of your parents, etc...

Just with stuff like this, though, don't just go on rumors and stereotypes. A lot of them are made about High Schools, but I can tell you that most of the time, they're not true. So don't judge too quickly. But then, why would you do that with anything or anyone?

 

[Tennis=Life]

I'm not homeschooled...I guess it would be cool though...

Anyways, at a post made by Bul a couple of pages back...: Why would someone who likes DBZ a lot talk about how many tentacles the dragon has...if I knew people who liked DBZ I would be talking about the fights and stuff...

Also, at school I talk to this one person in my class about Naruto, football, and other stuff. All of my friends that I made in previous years, or that I've been friends with are not in my class. Well, a couple are in a couple of classes with me. Anyways, there's nothing wrong with anime...I don't sit in the corner of the classroom reading manga, but during free reading time I always read something Star Wars related.

On another note, I think that homeschoolers are way less social than "publicschoolers". If we take a normal homeschooler and a normal publicschooler and compare the homeschooler will be less social. But like Bul, he participates in different stuff, meeting new people. If Bul was a homeschooler who did nothing, yes he would not be social.

 

[AnimalE10]

I'm not I like to go to school instead of being Homeschool

 

[SL92]

On another note, I think that homeschoolers are way less social than "publicschoolers". If we take a normal homeschooler and a normal publicschooler and compare the homeschooler will be less social. But like Bul, he participates in different stuff, meeting new people. If Bul was a homeschooler who did nothing, yes he would not be social.

That's very true. But if you get out there and meet new people, which would be hard if you were homeschooled your whole life. I'm not totally over-social by going everywhere this way and that way every few hours, but me and my friends hang out every day and all during school.

 

[Bulerias]

I'm not homeschooled...I guess it would be cool though...

Anyways, at a post made by Bul a couple of pages back...: Why would someone who likes DBZ a lot talk about how many tentacles the dragon has...if I knew people who liked DBZ I would be talking about the fights and stuff...

Also, at school I talk to this one person in my class about Naruto, football, and other stuff. All of my friends that I made in previous years, or that I've been friends with are not in my class. Well, a couple are in a couple of classes with me. Anyways, there's nothing wrong with anime...I don't sit in the corner of the classroom reading manga, but during free reading time I always read something Star Wars related.

On another note, I think that homeschoolers are way less social than "publicschoolers". If we take a normal homeschooler and a normal publicschooler and compare the homeschooler will be less social. But like Bul, he participates in different stuff, meeting new people. If Bul was a homeschooler who did nothing, yes he would not be social.

Not true, not true, and, once again, not true. Let's take a REAL example instead of thinking up some fake ones.

My uncle had his wedding in the beginning of September, and my whole family was invited. I was to be seated next to other teens and the cameraman. When we got there, I started talking, but to my surprise, the teens were not social at all... And they were all public schooler. So I started talking to the cameraman, and we talked for a really long time... After all was said and done, he told my uncle personally that he liked me the best out of all the people at our table.

Goes to show you who's more social. That's just one example, and even though EVERYONE is different, you cannot, absolutely CANNOT create stereotypes like that.

 

[Bulerias]

On another note, I think that homeschoolers are way less social than "publicschoolers". If we take a normal homeschooler and a normal publicschooler and compare the homeschooler will be less social. But like Bul, he participates in different stuff, meeting new people. If Bul was a homeschooler who did nothing, yes he would not be social.

That's very true. But if you get out there and meet new people, which would be hard if you were homeschooled your whole life. I'm not totally over-social by going everywhere this way and that way every few hours, but me and my friends hang out every day and all during school. [/quote]
That's not true either. It's actually quite easy if you know where to look and what to do.