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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by xdeus
To me it's all about quality of education. In the public school system you're at the mercy of whichever teacher or class your child ends up with. However with homeschooling, you can modify the curriculum to suit your childs' needs and abilities.
If things are constantly made to suit a child's specific needs and abilities, what do you do so that they will not think that the world will always adjust to them? For example.... what happens when your child goes to college or gets a job? Neither will change their policies to suit your children.
I am not an opponent to homeschooling just trying to figure it out...because heaven knows...that may end up being option with my children one day ;) Every person that I have ever know that was homeschooled always seemed very odd...maybe I was just seeing the extreames of homeschooling. I guess that could be one reason some people are close minded on the topic.
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki
So when's the road trip donkey? I can't believe you've been holding out on me!!! :eek:
-adam
Hahaha...Its all about the curtain man...That's why I hold out...
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by daniel1983
If things are constantly made to suit a child's specific needs and abilities, what do you do so that they will not think that the world will always adjust to them? For example.... what happens when your child goes to college or gets a job? Neither will change their policies to suit your children.
Nah, that's quite a bit different. Everyone learns and solves problems differently, including in the work place. Homeschooling just modifies their education to best fit their particular learning abilities, but it's not as if the child expects everyone to change to suit their needs. To the child, it's still just schoolwork...
The same thing probably happens in public schools as different teachers utilize different teaching methods, so for some students it's more beneficial and others are left struggling.
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by jglass38
Hahaha...Its all about the curtain man...That's why I hold out...
I can see that ... I mean, I bet it's pretty hairy under THAT curtain.
-adam
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki
I can see that ... I mean, I bet it's pretty hairy under THAT curtain.
-adam
Exactly..Like the 70s...
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by daniel1983
If things are constantly made to suit a child's specific needs and abilities, what do you do so that they will not think that the world will always adjust to them? For example.... what happens when your child goes to college or gets a job? Neither will change their policies to suit your children.
i've been homeschooling for over 12 years now. my eldest daughter graduated from homescooling and is turning 20 next week. she sells computers and she's the top salesperson in the store - out sells all the other departments and sales people by over 100%!!! this is definitely her "thing" right now (proud mother moment). she's been homeschooled since she was 8 (she went to public school before that). she hated school, was bullied... it was awful. when we decided to homeschool she became confident and happy... smiling all the time - such a huge difference in who she was.
as to social skills... this kid had more friends than we knew what to do with. everyone wanted to be her friend. my house was filled with kids all the time. she loved that she had a break from them all, while they were in school. and when she had a problem with another teen... she liked that she didn't have to see them at school everyday cause let's face it... teens can be very mean to each other!
yes, we created her homeschooling to 'fit' her... and she's thriving beautifully in her job, loving her life - lives on her own in an apartment - pays all her bills on time... and is about to become a great adult!
we unschool... which means we integrate learning into every moment we can. for example my son just came upstairs and asked me why the words "what, why and where" all have WH at the beginning and yet "was" doesn't? he is reading a book and noticed the difference. so we discussed how weird the english language is and started thinking of other 'weird' words. great learning moment!
we do very little sitting down and learning with our son who's 12. our daughter who's 7 looooves to sit and work out of books. so we provide that. we do a lot of book work with her.
we create the learning for the child... we allow them to lead us - cause trust me, kids want to learn. they love learning... you just need to be connected with them so you see the signs of what to teach next!
the only things we 'force' them to learn is how to read, how to write and basic math. anything else is lead by them.
parents who want their kids out of their hair, out of the house and prefer to spend little time with them shouldn't homeschool and trust me, homeschooling isn't for everyone (kids and parents alike). some kids really thrive in the school environment and others thrive in the homeschooling environment.
there are parents who love daycare and other parents who wouldn't even consider sending their kids to one. well... schools are kinda like daycare for older kids IMO.
all i really know here is my kids are doing great. they have friends, they join teams, classes (guitar, drumming, dance, art... etc)... they are really happy kids.
for me... i believe there is so much stress and responsibilites etc when you are an adult. you need to work to support yourself and possibly your own family... so why not take the first 17 years and play. have fun. sleep in, stay up late, play outside on nice days and if you want... do crafts all day long (that's our 7 year olds passion) - cause soon enough you will grow up and you'll be working - but if you can learn how to relax and play... IMO you'll make a way better adult!
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Re: Homeschooling
^^^^ Aleesha....one of those Moms I envy! ;) :hug:
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Originally Posted by JLC
But I've known women who thrive on the 24/7 company of their children and absolutely love the chance to educate them at home. They do beautifully....and I envy them.
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by jglass38
Exactly..Like the 70s...
Certainly an era that terrified me ... but I still have some classic VHS's from back in the day that are MONEY! It's a paradox for sure. ;)
-adam
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Re: Homeschooling
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Originally Posted by jglass38
Is math really necessary? I count on my fingers anyway... :)
So do I!! And I do ust fine in algebra.
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