Some parents wont sent their kids to school cause of school violence......?

Question

But more people get stabbed, shot, or murdered everyday walking on the street, shopping for clothes, at the park etc... And school shootings, very few, and if you think about it they don't happen very often. Wouldn't your kids be at more risk of getting shot or stabbed being home schooled since like everyday (as I hear lots of people say) they go on bike rides, field trips, library, rec centers, store, etc.. Wouldn't that put them in more risk?????

Please give your opinion.

Answer 1

accident happens every where. it doesn't matter where you are. parents home-schooled their kids because they wanna have full control of their kids. they can decide who they friends are etc..

Answer 2

some parents won't SEND their kids . .

My opinion ? It's kind of disturbing
A lot of kids are abused, physically, sexually, etc. by their parents
Yes, its disgusting and its a shame
Teachers, fellow students, crossing guard ladies, volunteers, etc. notice these things, help these children escape this abuse
(escape to what? an over crowded foster system, yuck. grandparents? uncles and aunts?)
(and a lot of this abuse is known and NO ONE does anything about it, it takes a lot of courage to confront a parent)
and I am quite sure a lot of teachers and principals prey on their students, and that too gets covered up

I'm sure that very few parents pull their kids out of school so no one notices the abuse, but I'm sure that happens
Its very sad
Call me depressing but I am sure that these abusive home schoolers are greater in numbers than number of kids that are shot at school. Maybe even greater in number than those are abused in the school system
The HSers in this forum seem very open and seem to network
but what about the HSers that don't use the Internet?
Don't let their children use the Internet (or keep their children away from the outside world as much as possible?)

as much as fear forms the opinions of HSers so does fear form the opinions of HSers
Why do they feel compelled to keep their children from contacting the 'outside' world?

Answer 3

As a home schooling mom to four children, I think that I can answer this with some insight. I don't think that there is more risk involved at all. Death will come at the appointed time regardless of where we are or what we are doing. Parents who home school, for the most part, home school because we desire to oversee our children's education from our perspective. We don't want some other person in charge of teaching our children what we should be teaching them. I find no greater joy than to know I have taught all of my children to read. There is no bully out there waiting to take their lunch money or push them over. There is no outside influence of pop culture or unseemly things that I don't want them around. So, the risks of them physically dying doesn't outweigh the risks of them becoming some social degenerate who begins to hate me just because the other kids at school hate their parents.

Answer 4

If somebody actually got stabbed or shot, not a kid bringing a long stick to school, I would keep him or her home.

Plan the field trips to places where folks don't usually get shot instead and do home schooling. Include martial arts and how to sharpen and use axes if necessary.

Answer 5

No! It's not your fault at all! It's those awful people's fault. Some are jealous, some are just pointing out your insecurities to make them feel better, some have a bad life and want to make you feel the way they feel, or- well there are MANY reasons but trust me, it's not your fault at all! And if you REALLY want to learn about the truth behind karma, check out this book I read called "The power of Karma" by Mary T. Browne it's a very good book and I highly recommend it :] Please, don't just let this happen. Talk to a teacher or trusted adult and tell them about this bullying someone needs to stop them! Good luck. And stay strong <3

Answer 6

School violence is only a VERY SMALL part of the reason we homeschool. And it isn't random violence like school shootings and other actions like that. It is the fact that our neighbor is in the same grade as my son. They would be in the same class. And the neighbor boy has a tendency for violence. He has been suspended at least 4 times a year since Kindergarten.

So, if I sent my son to school, he would be more likely to be attacked by that child than be attacked randomly.

Answer 7

This is debatable issue and there are good answers from both sides. Home schooling is a choice as well as regular schooling. Despite violence which prevalent in society, schools train kids to be ready with the social norms. For instance, class structure that clearly exist in schools prepare them for the already class structure outside of school. However, home schooling eliminates that issue and only concentrates on homework.

Answer 8

Just yesterday a five year old girl at a local public school was saved by an older child from a grown man lurking in the girl's restroom.
The security at many schools is deplorable, and safety is a legitimate concern, but merely one of many.
I homeschool to ensure the quality of my child's education, and to preserve his love of learning.

Answer 9

Some people are just plain fearful. Most homeschoolers don't homeschool due to fear, though.

Answer 10

Kiki good point. I agree. Children being kept home from other children is one thing that is wrong. children need to be competitive with others their age,
Telling children why they aren't attending regular schools is getting them more afraid of society .
They need to be taught by the school system and have the chance to acheive their knowledge with other children.