Proudly homeschooled my whole life.
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I wasn't homeschooled but I've sometimes thought about it. I believe the education can be even better when learning at home but the other aspect is the social side. Obviously I made a lot of friends outside school but many friendships were also made there.
How was it with you, if I may ask?
I had a unique experience in that I was raised in the wilderness on a ranch without anyone else my age close by. But I still caught up in socialization in my teens when I traveled across the world.
I think homeschooling can have zero social negatives, but you have to have a plan. Enroll them in other activities like sports etc.
I think homeschooling can have zero social negatives, but you have to have a plan. Enroll them in other activities like sports etc.
Yeah, this sounds good! Sports was definitely one social side I forgot to mention and can easily fill that school social gap. 👍 I think it could be actually better cos kids share the same interests which could lead to making more friends
In New Hampshire, you can enroll homeschooled kids at sports programs at the local public school.
Well you don't need certificates for most things. But I did get a high school diploma from Clonlara High School, which certifies a lot of homeschooled students.
Wow! Sounds like you enjoyed it. So do you feel it's better than traditional schooling?
Homeschooling feels a lot more flexible and safer depending on the country and the schools' teaching policy and style knowing that a lot of negative things are going on in schools these days and children could easily be manipulated and misled.
But if parents consider including some activities along with homeschooling, the children wouldn't be left out in different stages of their lives due to missing school environments and socializing.
Absolutely, many many times better.
The socialization aspect is the one challenge, but if you put your kids into social activities such as sports or martial arts or music etc., they get that component.
Well, I've always admired home schooling being present with my little cousins years back, watching them pass through that before their parents finally put them in school and also had the opportunity to watch over my nephews home schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was quite interesting.
Yeah, the socialization aspect can be solved and it has to begin early, those you mentioned are good options.
Some parents might find this challenging but it will be convenient for parents who work from home.
Well, I'm considering home schooling for my kids when I have my family.
Thanks for sharing Joel.
In some US states you can get a tax refund to pay for it too. It's a great option that I would recommend to anyone who can make it work.
this is the first year we took our kids out of public school and put them in a local Christian school.
night and day what they are taught and come home talking about.
but if i see an inch of wokeness, they are getting home schooled lol