Why is it that all you parents that homeschool your kids?

Question

Insist that they be nerds? Poor kids never get a chance to socially develop. I'm not basing this just on a South Park episode, but also from the fact that one of my friends homeschools her son and he's completely screwed in regards to education, not to mention a social reject.

Is this what you want for your kids??

I should add.. At around age 14, they learn to climb through razor wire. You can't watch them forever because you have to sleep sometimes and you can't trust your wife with the night-vision goggles when she uses them to look at other men -- like the police camped outside the moat.

Answer 1

It's about character building. When you home school your children, you can make sure your kids have a proper moral upbringing.

When my kids are old enough to date each other, I don't think they'll need supervision unless they wander past the tree on the far side of the compound's yard.

Answer 2

My child is not nor will he ever be a social reject.

I would very much like to see the statistics you have which prove that homeschooled children are socially inept. You must do your research before making blanket statements about all homeschoolers.

I understand you have a perception about your friend's son and that you watch South Park. However, generalizations should never be made, especially based on virtually no experience.

Answer 3

School is for education and the higher up it gets the harder it gets. Medical School students pull 100 a week of work and they even work on holidays.

Most people, however, do socialize their kids. Most are religious and thus go to Church once a week or more. They go to Church functions. Many older kids are in Church Choir. Many of the kids are on little league, softball or soccer leagues. Some take Karate classes.

The chances are good you're friends son would be a social reject even at school

What makes you think he'll be a punker or metaler or goth, maybe he'll be a brain or a nerd and hang out in debating class or the computer center.

In schools there is one hour of socilization and that is lunch.

The rest of the time you're supposed to be in class learning.

Kids today are doing too much socializtion and too little learning.

That's why the graduate high school thinking Demark is a City.

Answer 4

I dont insist that my kids be nerds. In fact they have LOTS of friends in the neighborhood as well as thru activites.

I homeschool because I prefer to be involved in my children's education. I want them to know that learning is a 24/7 experience, not just an 8am to 3 pm one.

Homeschool can be either a positive or negative one depending on how much the parents put into it. If your friend's son is not recieving the proper education or social outlets, that is sad. It is up to his mother to see that he does his school work and socializes with other kids.

There are sports leagues, music lessons, groups such as scouts and 4H that homeschoolers can participate it. It sounds like the problem may be that his mom isn't getting him as involved as he needs to be.

Answer 5

Wow if you are baseing your opinions and views of homeschoolers with South Park as a template, then you have a very SERIOUS problem....called Telling the difference between Life and Make believe.
South Park doesn't even come close to real life---- it simply shows how moronic and foul mouthed it's creators are.

It is proven time and again that Homeschooled children surpass their Public/Private counterparts the majority of the time. Homeschool children are able to deal with a wider range of ages/situations and go on to surpass their peers in the workplace.
Yes, there are a few homeschool situations where the children don't strive socially or academically... BUT those cases are few and FAR.

Do yourself a favor and broaden your horizons...there are magazines that deal with Homeschooling, go buy some and read up (The Old Schoolhouse, Practical Homeschooler) are two such reads. Who knows, you might even learn something.

Answer 6

So you base your opinion of homeschooled kids not only on a South Park episode, but also on ONE homeschooled child you know? Maybe you need a bigger sampling before making a judgment. If I went down to the local Public School I am sure I could find 15 or so "nerds" as you put it. Now, does that mean that public school produces "nerds"?

Please take your judgmental, prejudicial, misinformed, ignorant, hateful, and arrogant attitudes somewhere else. And instead of judging your friend's son as a "nerd" see him as an individual who has strengths and weaknesses and is worthy of more respect than you are extending. You don't seem to be much of a friend, I wouldn't want to continue a friendship with someone who called my kids names.

Answer 7

Have you taken a long hard look at the socially undeveloped, social rejects, socially challenged and socially withdrawn children that are in every public school across this nation?

Kids shooting other kids because no one would be their friend and they felt rejected or put down. (VIrginia Tech)
Kids smoking dope and drinking alcohol to fit in to a social group.
Kids having sex and getting pregnant and having to drop out of school because they wanted to do the cool thing in a moment of peer pressure.
Kids withdrawing from others because of bullying, fighting, not being accepted into cliques.
Kids being bullies because they think it is cool and impresses those in his/her social group.
Kids commiting suicide because of a boy/girl relationship gone bad.

You do realize that school has not always been public?
There was a time when parents schooled their children and it was the common and best choice. Do you think these people were nerds or social rejects?
Many of these became great inventors, poets, painters, artists, leaders, heros, the people we now spend a great deal of time learning about in school.

Ever thought about the idea that most homeschooled children can have an inteligible conversation with others of many ages, on many topics and not just those of their own age because of the interaction with society daily?

The fact that you sit and watch South Park does not speak too highly of your own intellect.

I care not for teen pregnancies, teen alcoholics, teen druggies, bullies, followers, or teens watching inappropriate, uneducated, and unethical shows such as South Park. Thus far, these are the things public school has shown they are best at providing for my children.

School is not to be a social enviornment to be "cool" and accepted, it is for expanding your mind and educating yourself and becoming a strong person for the future!!

Answer 8

The Confirmed Athiest ~ No, that is not true! You can get a real diploma with homeschooling just like you can in school. Actually, homeschooling is just the same as public school, just made differently.

Anyway, that isn't true. I used to be home schooled when I was little. Then went to school. It was good, but once I went to high school, it was terrible. I wanted to home school again because it was the best thing for me to do. In public high school, at least the one I went to, the kids were crazy, very immature, some of them that is, and they didn't do things right there. I did have a few good teachers, but it wasn't the best place for me. I couldn't even eat lunch because of my schedule. I started homeschooling again and I use Alpha Omega online academy, it's great! I have teachers, I can interact with other students there, my subjects are way better to understand, and I have good friends! So no, very few people who are home schooled turn out the way your friend did, or what you say. And I do get a real diploma from the academy. It depends on the person though and how life is at home whether they turn out well or not. A kid in public school can turn out the same way as your friend did in home schooling. For me, it's better then being public schooled, because I hated the way things were there, and not because I am shy and have anxiety problems, i've had that since middle school, but because of the way the school was. I couldn't handle it. Some people can. Home schooling is just the best way for me education wise and getting into college. As for the environment, it's better in some ways...

Answer 9

Okay, my parents have homeschooled me since 5th grade. I like it, because I had a hard time getting along with the other kids in public school, and this way I can hang out with my real friends when I want to, and not be bothered with the b****es.

Yes, I have to agree, a lot of people who homeschool screw their kids up, but it's not because they homeschool, it's just because of the *way* that they homeschool.

I'm not messed up... I take dance classes, I have a boyfriend, I go to church and youth group, and I have a job. I get to do so many social things all the time and it keeps me normal. If anything, I was more of a nerd in public school than I am now!

Answer 10

I'm homeschool and I'm not a nerd, but I'm not stupid either. As far as social skills, mine are very well. Its a dumb stereotype that homeschooled kids aren't social. I've never been happier, I went to public school for 9 years and I hated it, dealing with all the drama being put down everyday, I was depressed as h*ll. Now I'm really happy and confident in myself. You need to know what your talking about before you open your mouth.

Answer 11

Sorry no. My kids are not "nerds", nor are they socially or intellectually inept. They are around children every day, both homeschooled and publicly schooled.

I am sorry that your friend's child is "screwed". That is unfortunate. However, take a look at a place like the US. I would say the US has been "screwed" for years, with rude, out of control children, rude adults, and increasingly poor education standards. Yet the majority of children in this country receive a public school education. What could possibly account for this? Perhaps it is that public school is not the end all and be all of what is required to be a normal, happy, productive member of society.

Generalizing, whether it be in the homeschool category, or in R&S, is never a wise choice. Didn't you learn that in school?