People think that because kids that are homeschooled usually don't have much social experience, so when they do come in public, they don't really know how to act, and then they act stupid or something. Or from watching the beginning of Mean Girls.
I don't know.
Answered By: Ali * - 8/25/2006 |
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Answered By: naj - 8/25/2006 |
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I challenge your assertion that "most people" think that. Nobody I know thinks that. Two children in my family were home-schooled (not my children) and I don't think they ever ran into any of that type of prejudice.
Answered By: MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING - 8/25/2006 |
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Did your home schooling teach you about "pure pressure" instead of "peer pressure"?
I just had to throw that in because of the "holier than thou" attitude of your question.
No, I think that the main reason that people think things like that is that they believe that home schooling parents are trying to isolate their children from the influence of society. I think that people actually believe that it is the parents who are socially challenged religious freaks.
Answered By: JTRaceFan - 8/25/2006 |
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Because they themselves are uneducated about what goes on in homeschool. Many parents are great at homeschooling and make sure their kids are socialized as well.
People just always want to see the "bad" sides of things. Maybe invite them to spend a week with you so they can see how great your life is. Also, homeschooling is becoming really popular and anything that is a little out of mainstream scares people a bit. Keep doing what you are doing and I'm sure you will go far. Take care.
Answered By: luvbeinamommy - 8/25/2006 |
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Because that is the primary reason for home-schooling. Not the freak part but fear of 'the world'.
There are lots of schools where drugs is not a problem and you can be a virgin. If you don't know that you are not as 'clue-full' as you think.
Answered By: Puppy Zwolle - 8/25/2006 |
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You cannot protect your children forever. So what happens when your children go off to college and suddenly they have to deal with so many things all at once. Also face it, you're not super-know-it-all. Teachers at school specialize in certain subjects and are experts on it. Also to mention--I never been offered drugs at public schools before and no one made fun of me because I was still a virgin. Other behaviors are harmless and teaches children character. If you're so worried, why not send them to a religious private school. It beats homeschool any day. Keeping them at home only will hurt them in the future--academically and socially.
Answered By: graduate student - 8/25/2006 |
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Fear of the unknown , thinking your never out in the real world , that ur too sheltered to know anything , lol it's stupid i know , but some people are just dumb
Answered By: jojo - 8/25/2006 |
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Because most people realize that while parents would like nothing more than to protect their children, you cannot protect them by sheltering them from the rest of the world. You need social interaction with people of all varieties in order to develop the process of making good choices for yourself. If your parents don't trust your judgement at all, then they will try to hand select your friends, and everything else you do. Problem with that is what happens when you DO have to grow up and explore the world on your own?? That's great that you are still a virgin and temporarily exempted from peer pressure and drugs, but you won't be forever? Are your parents going to homeschool you for college? Cuz that's where the REAL problems begin. If you've never even experienced what it's like at a high school, I'm not certain you will be prepared for the drama that occurs in most colleges. As an adult, you have to be "strong" in your religion and your moral grounds for yourself. I understand that your parents are trying to do right by you, but they are in fact stifling your growth as a person.
Answered By: karen W - 8/25/2006 |
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Sweetheart deep down the are jealous that you have high morals and you have a family that is so close. Don't worry what they think. You have to be strong within yourself and ignore other peoples opinion. Being "average" is a lot closer to hell than it is to heaven.
Answered By: lovingmomhappykids - 8/25/2006 |
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I think it's a great idea I wish I had the patience to home school my sons and it's because of the little demons that he goes to schools with that I want to home school him to keep him away from trashy people.
Answered By: Ms_Vy - 8/25/2006 |
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I knew about 3 people. My personal experience was 1st person was nice and I went to their camp. I was to young to really understand. The next 2 siblings were not religious but socially challenged, in reality both book smart, the one I dated was a convict. BIG mistake on my part.
Answered By: k2cat - 8/25/2006 |
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I think the simple reason is that they are unaware and uneducated about the benefits of homeschooling. I am in a homeschooling group. Everyone has there has a different method of teaching their kids and religions(or not religious at all) and backrounds. We have park days, some classes together, field trips etc. The kids are very social, very smart and very polite- without all the drama that goes on in the public and private schools. These kids are not locked in their houses but are out in their community learning and experiencing life. they know how to converse and interact with people of all ages.
I think that most adults that bad mouth homeschooling are either uneducated about it or are feeling like a lousy parent because they would rather have the school babysit their kids than take responsibility. I have a friend who has told me outright "I don't have a problem with homeschooling but I couldn't do it I like my free time while they are in school.
Answered By: creative rae - 8/25/2006 |
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Cause they stay home all the time with their parents
Answered By: Chatssalot - 8/25/2006 |
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Because that is what the propaganda is.
If everyone thought it was a good thing the Teachers Unions and the DNC and Public Schools systems would be in deep trouble.
Its all politics and money dear, it has nothing to do with really educating children.
Just be glad your parents are so wise.
Answered By: stephen s - 8/25/2006 |
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Other people that don't home school don't know the truth about the level of other activities that home schooler parents involve their children in with other kids. It's not stay in the home and never see another kid the same age - it's let's trade subjects to day, let's get to the church for whatever activity, let's go to the park and have swimming lessons and on and on. Yes faith is an important part of home schooling, but our country was founded with faith as the primary point. We should be following suit!
Answered By: Old Lady - 8/25/2006 |
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Im not sure i was home schooled for a while now i go to a private christian school and i love it more than homeschooling but i guess allpeople are diffrent i also liked my public school but its so wrong to sterio type people i agree with you but ti keeps you away from your friends thta ths only thing but you could join a group of homeschoolers and become friends you know what i mean
Answered By: Banana - 8/25/2006 |
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I know well adapted home schooled children, and I know complete freaks. The well-adapted one was kept home not just for religion, but because they live in the boonies and the school district sucks. Her parents are fabulous, she participates in all kinds of extracurricular activites, and the entire family is VERY well spoken and kind.
The other family I know is a mess. The kids are constantly being arrested. The kids are so far behind others of their age, that they have little hope of ever becoming functioning adults. The entire family has NO social skills. The parents shove religion down everyone's throats. The house is a disaster. The kids have plenty of friends, too, they just choose to commit crimes rather than be upstanding members of their church or society.
You've taken some people's prejudice of home schooling and created your own prejudice of public schools. "Pure Pressure" (sic) isn't always bad and isn't always that big of a deal. Drugs are not rampant if you choose your friends wisely, or honestly, just say no. People make fun of people not just for being virgins, but for being fat, blonde, wearing jeans, wearing skirts, for having messy handwriting, and such. It's something that people have to learn to deal with or they'll be babies in life.
Too many people use home schooling as a way to shield their children from the evils of the world and instead teach them religion. This may create a naivete when the child becomes an adult and enters the world, and a lack of social skills, and a lack of real education. If a parent can avoid those pitfalls, more power to them. But I still don't believe that a home school education is as good for kids as a regular education.
Answered By: Acceptance - 8/25/2006 |
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You mean we're not?? LOL It's because they don't understand it.
Answered By: imputedgrace - 8/25/2006 |
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I don't know either. but home-schoolers actually score higher on the SAT! Being religious freaks is totally not true, my parents just don't want me and my siblings to be taught alot of the bad things that are at schools. And I made a list of my friends and I have over 20, home-schoolers meet people through home-school groups, sports teams, their parents friends children, and at church and stuff.
Source(s):
Personal experience, I'm home-schooled, and have 9 siblings.
Answered By: Rock on 522 - 8/25/2006 |
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It's A Stereotype; I was homeschooled until I was a freshman and was asked a number of times if I had gone to te rivel school. I have no problems (that I know of).
Answered By: drew_litogot - 8/25/2006 |
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The reason most (or at least, many) people are against home schooling is because they know nothing about it. A couple of generations ago, the only type of home schooling available was correspondence courses for children who lived too far from a regular school to attend. There was not the support available that children have today -- no computers, no on-line tutors, etc.etc.
That's likely what they are thinking of. The courses were difficult, many parents weren't able to help, and in many cases, the kids dropped out as soon as they were legally able to.
There are plus and minus factors in regard to both home schooling and public schooling. But the most important part is that whichever the child is doing, he or she needs parental support and guidance.
You sound like a very intelligent young person, with a clear view of what you believe, and that is very commendable. Keep thinking positively! The world needs more people like you.
Answered By: old lady - 8/25/2006 |
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Because people are stupid and hear one thing and run with it...Alot of homeschool programs ARE christian based, but it doesn't turn kids into religious freaks...Everyone thinks that prominisuous sex and drugs are cool because everyone else does it, and for the most part, publicly schooled children are like sheep...They all think inside the little box that their friends and pop-culture have put them in. BTW, it has indeed been proven that homeschooled children are MORE socially aware/skilled than publicly schooled kids are...
Hey, I've been through two years of public highschool, and I'm FINALLY getting homeschooled...I know what you're talking about...People are just so clueless...
Answered By: xcrimsonxphoenixofxhellx - 8/25/2006 |
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While some homeschoolers poorly reperesent the majority by behaving and looking wierd, most homeschoolers are healthy, well -adjusted, intelligent individuals. Some of the benefits of being home educated include, access to more acedemic freedom, (not being held back) and having a greater abiltiy to pursue athletic and creative goals. Some people claim that homeschoolers are anti social and have no friends, that is false. I am homeschooled and have many friends and at least 20 best friends.
Answered By: ej - 8/25/2006 |
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People who were conventionally schooled tend to think of socialization in terms of group-speak. They determine the level of sociability in terms of how well an individual conforms to the groups appearance, behaviors, interests and ideas.
Home-schooled students tend to think for themselves and are less likely to dress, act, or think in a certain way simply because others around them are doing so. To people who "learned to socialize" in a school setting this Independence in thought and behavior indicates a lack of social skills.
Answered By: dragonfly9151974 - 8/25/2006 |
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People are just stereotyped.
I'm in public school and I have a lot of fun.
Even so, I want to try home schooling too. I mean, in public school, we have problems with teachers, friends, etc etc.
Well, if you can participate in yahoo answers, I'm pretty sure you're a nice, chatable person. Why not chat with me? I would love to know you better...
Tell me more about your homeschholing experience... kay?
Answered By: Realname - 8/25/2006 |
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