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May 8, 2008 at 8:30 PM #201630May 8, 2008 at 8:30 PM #201666
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May 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM #201553Guest“I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don't care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn't disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.”
I guess this thread is resurrected and I just saw Svelte's comment. Come on Svelte, you can’t be serious.
May 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM #201599Guest“I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don't care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn't disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.”
I guess this thread is resurrected and I just saw Svelte's comment. Come on Svelte, you can’t be serious.
May 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM #201626Guest“I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don't care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn't disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.”
I guess this thread is resurrected and I just saw Svelte's comment. Come on Svelte, you can’t be serious.
May 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM #201650Guest“I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don't care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn't disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.”
I guess this thread is resurrected and I just saw Svelte's comment. Come on Svelte, you can’t be serious.
May 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM #201686Guest“I think some of you are missing the point. Having children be around other people is healthy – it helps them socialize and we get a break for each other. I don't care what anybody says – being around someone 24/7 is not a healthy thing for anybody!
If you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn't disagree more with that particular arrangement!
To each, their own. My kids are going to learn to enjoy the rest of the world by being out in it – on their own, learning to be independent.”
I guess this thread is resurrected and I just saw Svelte's comment. Come on Svelte, you can’t be serious.
May 9, 2008 at 2:36 AM #201648CA renter
ParticipantIf you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn’t disagree more with that particular arrangement!
————————-Why do you disagree with that “particular arrangement”?
1. Children get individualized instruction that they could NEVER get in a regular school setting.
Very few children perform at a particular grade level in all subjects. One might be capable of 5th grade math, 2nd grade writing, 4th grade reading, 9th grade art, etc. With individualized instruction, the child can work on each subject in the optimal way.
2. Homeschooled children rarely get sick, don’t get molested by teachers and won’t be abducted before/after school. In “bad” areas, this (threat of abduction) is much more common than you could imagine.
3. Homeschooling families can travel, learn different languages and participate in more extra-curricular activities — and can do so in a much more intensive way, if a student has a particular talent and desire.
4. Contrary to popular belief, homeschooled kids are not locked up in closets, hidden away from the outside world. They play with friends and neighbors, go to park days and field trips, and do all the “regular” things other kids do. One difference…they do not get the negative aspects of “socializing” with other kids (bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.), because parents can choose the environment and type of company their children keep.
5. Homeschooling puts family first, over peers, which is important because kids are often not capable of making rational decisions while they are young, and often need some guidance. These kids tend to have very strong bonds with their parents and siblings, and are more inclined to seek (and respect!) their parent’s advice.
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I don’t think everyone (parents and children) should homeschool, but I certainly don’t think traditional school is right for everybody either. People should do whatever works best for them, as we all have different needs, abilities and desires.
May 9, 2008 at 2:36 AM #201694ParticipantIf you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn’t disagree more with that particular arrangement!
————————-Why do you disagree with that “particular arrangement”?
1. Children get individualized instruction that they could NEVER get in a regular school setting.
Very few children perform at a particular grade level in all subjects. One might be capable of 5th grade math, 2nd grade writing, 4th grade reading, 9th grade art, etc. With individualized instruction, the child can work on each subject in the optimal way.
2. Homeschooled children rarely get sick, don’t get molested by teachers and won’t be abducted before/after school. In “bad” areas, this (threat of abduction) is much more common than you could imagine.
3. Homeschooling families can travel, learn different languages and participate in more extra-curricular activities — and can do so in a much more intensive way, if a student has a particular talent and desire.
4. Contrary to popular belief, homeschooled kids are not locked up in closets, hidden away from the outside world. They play with friends and neighbors, go to park days and field trips, and do all the “regular” things other kids do. One difference…they do not get the negative aspects of “socializing” with other kids (bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.), because parents can choose the environment and type of company their children keep.
5. Homeschooling puts family first, over peers, which is important because kids are often not capable of making rational decisions while they are young, and often need some guidance. These kids tend to have very strong bonds with their parents and siblings, and are more inclined to seek (and respect!) their parent’s advice.
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I don’t think everyone (parents and children) should homeschool, but I certainly don’t think traditional school is right for everybody either. People should do whatever works best for them, as we all have different needs, abilities and desires.
May 9, 2008 at 2:36 AM #201721ParticipantIf you truly feel your children are better off being under your wing 24/7, then you probably think your child should be home-schooled also. And I couldn’t disagree more with that particular arrangement!
————————-Why do you disagree with that “particular arrangement”?
1. Children get individualized instruction that they could NEVER get in a regular school setting.
Very few children perform at a particular grade level in all subjects. One might be capable of 5th grade math, 2nd grade writing, 4th grade reading, 9th grade art, etc. With individualized instruction, the child can work on each subject in the optimal way.
2. Homeschooled children rarely get sick, don’t get molested by teachers and won’t be abducted before/after school. In “bad” areas, this (threat of abduction) is much more common than you could imagine.
3. Homeschooling families can travel, learn different languages and participate in more extra-curricular activities — and can do so in a much more intensive way, if a student has a particular talent and desire.
4. Contrary to popular belief, homeschooled kids are not locked up in closets, hidden away from the outside world. They play with friends and neighbors, go to park days and field trips, and do all the “regular” things other kids do. One difference…they do not get the negative aspects of “socializing” with other kids (bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.), because parents can choose the environment and type of company their children keep.
5. Homeschooling puts family first, over peers, which is important because kids are often not capable of making rational decisions while they are young, and often need some guidance. These kids tend to have very strong bonds with their parents and siblings, and are more inclined to seek (and respect!) their parent’s advice.
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I don’t think everyone (parents and children) should homeschool, but I certainly don’t think traditional school is right for everybody either. People should do whatever works best for them, as we all have different needs, abilities and desires.
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