Can most of you on here make it easier for the rest of us and?

Question

stop talking about how superior your homeschooled kids are?

Big deal, they don't cuss -when you're around- and they like their church group. Your arrogance makes all of us look bad.

Please stop.

Answer 1

You know, it goes both ways: we would love it if people would stop making public school and private school kids sound superior. We're told we're doing our kids a disservice, that we keep them as hermits, that we don't allow them any freedom, that they are going to be social retards and misfits--even psychopaths--what do you expect as a reaction? Besides, you are welcome to ignore all the things in the homeschooling section.

I have to say that your own sense of being put down is the real issue here. When I read through the answers, I don't see parents talking about how superior their homeschooled kids are. In fact, I think I have yet to see one parent who has said that their child is superior. I see a lot of homeschooling parents saying it's a choice, that it's not for everyone and more. I do, however, see a lot of people putting down homeschooling and telling us that our kids should be in school.

Answer 2

Wow, I can't believe I am responding to this but here goes. I don't claim that my homeschooled children are in any way superior to any other child. In fact, I was homeschooled and I just look at myself as an average human being that can get along with a person whether they were homeschooled or not. In fact, most of my friends graduated from public school and I would never consider myself superior to any of them! I will humbly raise my children to learn what needs to be learned in a safe and loving environment (isn't that what any parent wants? That's why everyone has a choice and chooses what is best for their family situation, whether it be public, private, charter or homeschool.). I just pray that I do the best I can for them and that they grow up to become well-rounded and well-adjusted adults no matter what I decide.

Answer 3

Right on Glurpy!

I am a homeschooling parent and I have never suggested to anyone that my daughter is superior to anyone else's child, that would be ridiculous!

As a home schooling parent, if I do tell people that we homeschool, it is usually because I have heard them complain about the public school system and I wish to enlighten them to the fact that they do have options regarding their child's education.

I may tell other parents, that for ME, homeschooling is the best option, because I like to teach my child - WHAT I want, WHEN I want, HOW I want. I make sure that my daughter understands the topic she is learning before we move on to the next thing. We can progress as quickly or as slowly as we wish. We can take time out from school when we want (We went to Europe for a month last summer - Norway & England, now that was an education!)

Answer 4

I think it's an instinct in regards to all the attacks on homeschoolers that have been occurring lately on the yahoo homeschooling list.

I agree, everyone should stop the sniping, whether they are proponents or opponents. Get back to real questions and real answers. But then perhaps there won't be much discussion. I did enjoy reading all the stuff that other homeschoolers do socially, and it's nice to know we're not alone.

However, people are still going to post slams on homeschooling, and parents are going to be defensive, especially in light of the ridiculous statements (like the gentleman last month who kept saying that homeschoolers are all dad's who want their daughters home to molest)

Answer 5

Well--this is a tricky one!

When someone criticizes my decision to homeschool because my homeschooled children won't get an education, I tend to feel the need to inform them of my kids' academic successes. Call me crazy, but that seems like a natural response.

People that criticize homeschooling tend to be misinformed or uninformed about the realities of homeschooling. The realities are that the majority of homeschooled kids are not poorly educated or socially warped. They are actually, as a rule, doing well socially and academically. Is that bragging?

I'm not trying to put homeschooled kids above any other category of kids, I'm only trying to defend homeschooling with the actual facts.

Answer 6

It's a shame that the person who was home-schooled up until 8th grade and is now in public school doesn't realize that her grammar skills are not doing well in public school. If kids are going to have certain negatve attitudes about it, then probably deep down inside they are not really interested in an education at this point. Home schooling allows students to work to the best of their abilities. As far as social issues: there are plenty of home schooling groups that meet places to get the kids involved with social activities. I was home-schooled and I didn't have all that back then. They have really come a long way. I went to college and earned a Bachelor's degree. I have worked with several companies within my field and even outside of my field, and both would not have paid as well if I had not had the education I had.
On the other side of the social issue: home-schooled children usually have a higher self-esteem than those in regular schools. They don't have to worry so much about other children in the school making fun of them or feeling like they don't "fit in" because they don't play an instrument in the band or can't play sports. I was in that very spot and I loved my school. I was done very early in the day. I also had more one-on-one teaching and finished 11th and 12th grade in 10 months. I'm not saying that to brag, just to make a point. OK, I guess you probably have gotten my point by now. I'm done (for now).

Answer 7

If you don't want to listen to us homeschooling parents brag about our kids then don't come into the homeschool answers area! We happen to be very proud of our children. By the way people who public school their children brag too, ever notice the bumber stickers on cars that say, My child is an honor student? If you don't like it....don't read it!

Answer 8

I don't see anyone saying HS kids are superior, but ok if you think that. Why is it you look in the homeschool section if you don't like what is being said?

Answer 9

I think parent are naturally proud of their children. They brag on them if they go to public school and make A'a or the brag on them if they homeschool and make A's.

If a parents bragging on their children is wrong then all parents are in trouble. And what about Grandparents???? They are even worse!!!

Bashing a group of parents for the success thay have had does not speak well for those doing the bashing, just a thought.

Answer 10

If you have a problem with homeschool parents bragging about their kids, and you're not homeschooled yourself, stop reading in the homeschool section. It's that easy.

BTW-public schooled parents brag on their kids all the time too. What about that "My kid's an honor student at....." bumper sticker you see on about every third or fourth car?