Do homeschooled children act differently?

Question

What's your opinion on homeschooling?

Answer 1

don't like it. kids need the social interaction.

Answer 2

I don't really think homeschooling is right. I think that children need time away from home to socialize with other children. I also think the parent needs a break. If the parents are that concerned the education isn't good, send them to a private school. Usually homeschooled kids act shyer and can't really make friends as well. I have a homeschooled child on my street.

We were having a neighborhood party with all the kids on the street. When all the kids were playing I noticed she stuck close to her parents. That's what homeschooling does to some kids.

Answer 3

Most of my siblings are or were homeschooled, but I wasn't. I don't see much of a difference in general behaviors--like how they intereact with others and all. Then again, we all were/some still are a big part of our church, and so we had interaction with others our ages all the time anyway--just not in a school setting.

Based on that, I'd say it varies. They did/are doing fine, so am I. No one has issues about people in general or anything like that. So long as the child has regular contact with people it's own age, and is able to build friendships, etc., then there shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 4

I was homeschooled during junior high and high school, and my younger brother was also homeschooled. I am now working towards my Ph.D. in Philosophy and found that I never had any "social" problems once I was in the "real world". My younger brother is part of a friend's business.

I am homeschooling my son. Not to keep him from the "real world" or to shelter him, but because I believe that it is the best education.

After all, a good number of those people whose thought formulated the things and theories we now take for granted were home-schooled. Only then it wasn't the odd thing to do, instead it was the norm.

Answer 5

Yeah, my homeschooled children act differently. They are polite, respectful , confidant, curious and enthusiastic. They feel comfortable talking to strangers and make friends everywhere. They see the good in people and like to do good deeds. They have clean mouths and innocent hearts. They each have one best friend and several friends as well as a bunch of kids they play with in T-Ball, Soccer, church group, 4H, playgroup and Cub Scouts.

They are also academically above their traditionally schooled peers and realize that learning takes place everywhere, not just in a classroom.

I don't think homeschooling is for everyone, but I know a lot of families that it works great for and they're kids are wonderful to be around.

Answer 6

My opinion must differ from others, because what I have seen of homeschooled children, they are more loving, kinder, have compassion for others, very very smart, and seem to have alot more respect and tend to grow up very mature for their ages. My children are not homeschooled, but sometimes I sure wish I had the patience to homeschool them. I do agree that they should have social interraction, but this is usually compensated through public schools. They will allow your child to particiapate in sports and school outings. Good luck.

Answer 7

I both home schooled and sent my kids to private school..as long as you provide your kids with social interaction while homeschooling there is no problem..alot of homeschoolers have associations where the kids get together and go to the zoo, parks etc, or trade off who teaches who, you may be a math whiz, while Sally
s mom may be a biology master..
kids need other kids, no matter what, if you can put them in dance class, ballet, theater, football at the Y they will be fine, but if you want them to stay at home with NO outside contact, that's a problem!

Answer 8

I feel bad for any kid being homeschooled. Its too sheltered. And they need to meet some other kids their age and experience normal thing. THe only time its ok is if something relly bad is going on at school, but Id still rather thes just be sent to another skool. But I'm not the kids parent so theres nothing I can do or say.

Answer 9

Like everything it depends on the family, for some homeschooling works great -for others it doesn't. Obviously if you are going to some school you are going to have to put some effort into it.

On the other hand most people graduate highschool unable to evaluate simple statements in a logical fashion. Unable to follow simple directions (like on medications). Unable or unwilling to learn on their own. With no love or respect of knowledge. I would also point out that institutionalized "school" is the almost the only job where employees are expected to work 7-8 hours and then take home 2-5 hours of work to do at home.

Answer 10

Go watch "stupid in America, how we cheat our kids" on youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=pfRUMmTs0ZA
Or read "Dumbing-down of America" By Patrick Buchanan

I am homeschooling my kids. They were in public school, and my oldest who is 9 was behind. Since I took her out of the public school system, she is ahead. And my 8 year old was a good student before, but wasn't meeting her own potential because she was not being given the chance too. She's now reading at a 6th grade level. They are not anti social, or overly attached, or immature for their ages. My 8 year old just spent a little over 4 weeks in Florida on vacation with out the rest of the family, and now my 9 year old is there, and will be till the end of the month. They are spending time with my grandma, my dad, and other family that they usually only get to see once a year.
And neither has had a problem being away from home that long, my 8 year old had a ball, and now so is my 9 year old. They both have a better concept of money, then most thier age. They have to work for any they get. My 8 year old was so proud that she made 36 dollars when she was in Florida, but she worked for it, she cleaned my grandma's garage out, and cleaned house. She didn't do it because she had to or was even asked too, she did it because she wanted too, and wanted to make money for herself. She understnds you have to work for things in life.
And my kid's aren't hid away from the world.
There has to be a balance, they have to have friends, they have to go places and experience things in life.

**My kid's will be homeschooled until I can get them into one of the National Heritage Academies in my area http://www.heritageacademies.com/home/

Answer 11

Well I was homeschooled, I haven't had any problems, but I have met other people who were homeschooled and some tend to have problems interacting with other people.