Comments on: Homeschooling and Socialization: Myths and Truths http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:35:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Donna http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29519 Donna Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:56:51 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29519 That's ok HB, you go ahead and send your children to public schools. It is absolutely your right to do so. Besides, what kind of lunatic actually wants to spend time with their children? Let the teachers teach them. It is their job. Besides, the Teachers are probably loads more qualified than you to teach your kids. I mean after all, we do need someone that excels at cutting lawns and picking up trash. However, I'm glad to report you won't have to worry about them financially. Most homeschooling parents teach their children proper etiquette. (This includes how to tip appropriately.) That’s ok HB, you go ahead and send your children to public schools. It is absolutely your right to do so. Besides, what kind of lunatic actually wants to spend time with their children? Let the teachers teach them. It is their job. Besides, the Teachers are probably loads more qualified than you to teach your kids. I mean after all, we do need someone that excels at cutting lawns and picking up trash. However, I’m glad to report you won’t have to worry about them financially. Most homeschooling parents teach their children proper etiquette. (This includes how to tip appropriately.)

]]> By: Marjorie http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29513 Marjorie Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:52 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29513 Wow, the level of HB's ignorance is, to me, part and parcel of what's wrong with our public school system, a system of which he/she is likely a product. Our homeschool association has more than 150 families with 200 or so children and when we all get together you almost can't believe how well mannered yet lively a mass gathering it is. Many students in our assoc. are award winners in various extracurricular and academic competitions, some have already begun college careers at ages 15 or 16, and I have yet to meet one maladjusted child in any age range. I cannot understand the perspective of folks like HB who think parents are qualified for certain aspects of child training and not others! It doesn't take a genuius to follow a scripted curriculum. Most professional teachers spend more hours in classroom management than in actual academic instruction anyway. I know, because several former school teachers are friends of mine and are also homeschooling their own children. Sadly, too many like HB continue to spew their uneducated nonsense to the detriment of us all. Wow, the level of HB’s ignorance is, to me, part and parcel of what’s wrong with our public school system, a system of which he/she is likely a product. Our homeschool association has more than 150 families with 200 or so children and when we all get together you almost can’t believe how well mannered yet lively a mass gathering it is. Many students in our assoc. are award winners in various extracurricular and academic competitions, some have already begun college careers at ages 15 or 16, and I have yet to meet one maladjusted child in any age range. I cannot understand the perspective of folks like HB who think parents are qualified for certain aspects of child training and not others! It doesn’t take a genuius to follow a scripted curriculum. Most professional teachers spend more hours in classroom management than in actual academic instruction anyway. I know, because several former school teachers are friends of mine and are also homeschooling their own children. Sadly, too many like HB continue to spew their uneducated nonsense to the detriment of us all.

]]> By: Athlyn Green http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29517 Athlyn Green Thu, 22 May 2008 21:08:23 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29517 I couldn't agree with your insights more. I home schooled my two children and when my son returned for the last year or two of high school, he was popular, was an honor roll student and won a scholarship.<br /> <br /> Both kids had a better set of values and weren't so influenced by their peers. I couldn’t agree with your insights more. I home schooled my two children and when my son returned for the last year or two of high school, he was popular, was an honor roll student and won a scholarship.

Both kids had a better set of values and weren’t so influenced by their peers.

]]> By: CA http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29515 CA Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:08:56 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29515 One ignorant post above me...<br /> Mentioning a bunch of junk, and clearly needs to read the article a little slower!<br /> Take a look at kids in this day and age, they have no manners, no respect, still racist, and worst of all, little knowledge! Such a shame. They spread like a virus. *Places index finger on forehead. I wonder why...hmm...hmm...hmm.*<br /> <br /> "your children will pay the price, when they must compete with others who had the benefits of a traditional school experience."<br /> <br /> Benefits? So many kids in traditional school LACK education and socialization skills. Doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure that out! Where have you been!?<br /> Again...*Places index finger on forehead.*<br /> One ignorant post above me…
Mentioning a bunch of junk, and clearly needs to read the article a little slower!
Take a look at kids in this day and age, they have no manners, no respect, still racist, and worst of all, little knowledge! Such a shame. They spread like a virus. *Places index finger on forehead. I wonder why…hmm…hmm…hmm.*

“your children will pay the price, when they must compete with others who had the benefits of a traditional school experience.”

Benefits? So many kids in traditional school LACK education and socialization skills. Doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to figure that out! Where have you been!?
Again…*Places index finger on forehead.*

]]> By: HB http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29511 HB Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:26:02 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29511 An interesting article, but I am still not sold on homeschooling. The bottom line remains that parents are simply not qualified or educated enough to undertake a job as complex and specialized as the intellectual/psychological rearing and development of children and adolescents. Just because you are a good, caring parent, does not automatically mean you will be a good teacher; in fact, the opposite is often the case. Also, I agree that the public school system is far from perfect. But would you honestly deny your child something like medical care from a professional doctor, because the health system has flaws as well, and instead choose to 'home treat'them? And what about exposure to different KINDS of people, whether racial, religious, ethnic, economic or otherwise? Schools provide crucial social contexts in order for children to cultivate respect for all others, regardless of any perceived differences.I feel this is an enormously misguided trend, and that ultimately, your children will pay the price, when they must compete with others who had the benefits of a traditional school experience. In a country which is gripped with a fear of foreigners and terror (recall the recent propositions to erect a wall on the borders to shut people out), this is another manifestation of an insular, ignorant, siege mentality. Sorry, I'm just not sold at all. An interesting article, but I am still not sold on homeschooling. The bottom line remains that parents are simply not qualified or educated enough to undertake a job as complex and specialized as the intellectual/psychological rearing and development of children and adolescents. Just because you are a good, caring parent, does not automatically mean you will be a good teacher; in fact, the opposite is often the case. Also, I agree that the public school system is far from perfect. But would you honestly deny your child something like medical care from a professional doctor, because the health system has flaws as well, and instead choose to ‘home treat’them? And what about exposure to different KINDS of people, whether racial, religious, ethnic, economic or otherwise? Schools provide crucial social contexts in order for children to cultivate respect for all others, regardless of any perceived differences.I feel this is an enormously misguided trend, and that ultimately, your children will pay the price, when they must compete with others who had the benefits of a traditional school experience. In a country which is gripped with a fear of foreigners and terror (recall the recent propositions to erect a wall on the borders to shut people out), this is another manifestation of an insular, ignorant, siege mentality. Sorry, I’m just not sold at all.

]]> By: Nick Kenney http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29509 Nick Kenney Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:46:56 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29509 WOW! I never thought of it this way...you're absolutely right, Beatrice. Public schools today are frightening and if we had kids they certainly would NOT attend one. I applaud your decision, your commitment and passion to protect and nurture your kids. You go girl! :)<br /> I'm going back out on the road to drive truck so if you don't hear from me for awhile...that's why. I'll only be home 3 days per month. I don't have a choice, there aren't any jobs in our state. I'm hoping to write while I'm driving (tape recorder)and then submit them here when I come home. I'm also looking into getting my work published professionally.<br /> You take care of yourself and your kids and I am truly honored that you enjoy my stories...<br /> God's blessings,<br /> Nick Kenney WOW! I never thought of it this way…you’re absolutely right, Beatrice. Public schools today are frightening and if we had kids they certainly would NOT attend one. I applaud your decision, your commitment and passion to protect and nurture your kids. You go girl! :)
I’m going back out on the road to drive truck so if you don’t hear from me for awhile…that’s why. I’ll only be home 3 days per month. I don’t have a choice, there aren’t any jobs in our state. I’m hoping to write while I’m driving (tape recorder)and then submit them here when I come home. I’m also looking into getting my work published professionally.
You take care of yourself and your kids and I am truly honored that you enjoy my stories…
God’s blessings,
Nick Kenney

]]> By: Elena H. http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29505 Elena H. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:26:24 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29505 Great article on homeschooling benefits. Great article on homeschooling benefits.

]]> By: Liane Schmidt http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29507 Liane Schmidt Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:51:10 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29507 Dear Beatrice,<br /> <br /> I applaud your efforts at homeschooling your own children. I believe having children in this country is far too easy of an endeavor. We must take driver's tests in order to drive and we need a license to own a gun, but to raise a child, a person can be any age, any background, etc. Homeschooling is an incredibly, generous endeavor and though not all people would agree, I believe that it is a beautiful thing. I do not have anything against public/private schooling as well. To each their own. I believe whatever is truly the best for a person is how he or she should live their life.<br /> <br /> Thank you for sharing.<br /> <br /> Best wishes to you always.<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> <br /> -Liane Schmidt. Dear Beatrice,

I applaud your efforts at homeschooling your own children. I believe having children in this country is far too easy of an endeavor. We must take driver’s tests in order to drive and we need a license to own a gun, but to raise a child, a person can be any age, any background, etc. Homeschooling is an incredibly, generous endeavor and though not all people would agree, I believe that it is a beautiful thing. I do not have anything against public/private schooling as well. To each their own. I believe whatever is truly the best for a person is how he or she should live their life.

Thank you for sharing.

Best wishes to you always.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

]]> By: Beatrice Adams http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29503 Beatrice Adams Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:38:37 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29503 I've been to your article and left my comments there. Thanks for the link, Lex. That was a good article, very useful, especially for students wanting to get into a good college, and for their parents as well.<br /> <br /> Welcome to Triond! I’ve been to your article and left my comments there. Thanks for the link, Lex. That was a good article, very useful, especially for students wanting to get into a good college, and for their parents as well.

Welcome to Triond!

]]> By: francie http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/comment-page-1/#comment-29501 francie Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:24:00 +0000 http://socyberty.com/education/homeschooling-and-socialization-myths-and-truths/#comment-29501 Beatrice,<br /> Although I did not know much of Homeschooling, your article is great! Yes, there are many Myths out there and a lack of appreciation for the many benefits that come from homeschooling. I could not have personally done it as I do not hold a teaching degree. I really am pleased for your 'Truths' spoken amidst the many 'Myths'. It is an admired alternative to sending our children to public schools. We vote for the school administrators and down the line to be in the position they seek. I at least would like to believe they are doing their best for our children. <br /> <br /> I wholeheartedly agree with all you say and still cannot figure out what went so terribly wrong with a system I had so much faith and trust in. Times are changing, things have become so scary in our schools. I find now that I pray daily no further harm comes to my son as he continues his education.<br /> Thank you for your enlightening article, you are to be *Commended for showing the benefits of homeschooling. Beatrice,
Although I did not know much of Homeschooling, your article is great! Yes, there are many Myths out there and a lack of appreciation for the many benefits that come from homeschooling. I could not have personally done it as I do not hold a teaching degree. I really am pleased for your ‘Truths’ spoken amidst the many ‘Myths’. It is an admired alternative to sending our children to public schools. We vote for the school administrators and down the line to be in the position they seek. I at least would like to believe they are doing their best for our children.

I wholeheartedly agree with all you say and still cannot figure out what went so terribly wrong with a system I had so much faith and trust in. Times are changing, things have become so scary in our schools. I find now that I pray daily no further harm comes to my son as he continues his education.
Thank you for your enlightening article, you are to be *Commended for showing the benefits of homeschooling.

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