Seriously thinking of Homeschooling my Daughter

[KristyHall]

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I was homeschooled through high school, and for the reasons stated above, I think it's the best way to be schooled. The socialization thing is pretty much just a myth. The teachers at my local community college look forward to teaching homeschooled kids (around here, it's pretty common for high school homeschoolers to take some classes at community colleges. I took my first college level class when I was 15.) because they're polite, well behaved, and learn quickly. Their words, not mine.
Also, be sure to visit the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Here's a link to their website http://www.hslda.org/ They're great to have on your side if someone tries to deny your right to homeschool.

Yep . My daughter started taking classes at the community college when she was 12...

I don't know about the socialization thing being a myth or not. have met home schooled kids that were well adjusted but also met many that were extremely unprepared for the outside world and with dealing with other people outside of their own family/religious circle/ home school group. Learning about books, mathematics and academics is not the only important thing in life. Being able to adjust to peer pressure, learn how to deal with social problems and people who are different from you, and quickly adapting to situations you are unuse to are just as important.

 

[FarmCoe]

I love homeschooling. I love homeschooling. I have been homeschooled my entire life and I love it. I have great relationsips with my parents, and lots of friends. In my opinion, my homeschooled friends and I are more social than our public schooled friends who sit, isolated, in front of a phone all day. Go here to read 302 pages of why we love homeschooling so much.

 

[SebrightLuver]

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I strongly agree. I often hear people complaining about them because of the drama and stuff that can go on, but no matter if youe homeschooled her not, thats what you'll have to deal with in the real world.

 

[SebrightLuver]

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I've never been homeschooled, never want to be. Me and my parents fight too much.

 

[Ksane]

There's also online schooling. With regular assignments, etc. That might make it a bit easier on you if you're unsure what's expected as far as teaching her. Good for you! She's YOUR child, follow your gut instincts even if everyone else in your world says you're wrong. When push comes to shove that little girl only has you to look out for her best interests.

 

[ChickenAlgebra]

Sounds like your daughter needs a better teacher for her skills now.

But home schooling? Honestly, I can't stand it overall. My kids do 4-H, and there are always homeschooled kids around. Those children are not adjusted to the real world at all. There are maybe 1 or 2 kids who are homeschooled and well adjusted to the real world, but there are so many more that just aren't socially aware of life outside of the nest.

My public school educated DS18 was taking college classes at the university at 15, and everyone was very pleased with his maturity. There was also a pair of 18 y/o home schooled twins in one of his classes who were the most self-centered, spoiled, bratty bullies who thought what Mommy taught them was the only way in life and frequently disrupted class because the teacher was saying something other than what Mommy said. I very rarely spank my children, as they very rarely need it, but I'd have had no problem spanking those rotten brats for their behavior and attitude.

 

[SebrightLuver]

 

[xchairity_casex]

i really dislike schools now day they start kids so dang young! my nephew HAD to start schooling at age 3 THREE!!! kids now days have to know there ABCs have to be able to count to 10,do some addition and tie there shoes BEFORE starting kindergarten! when i was growing up you learned all the in kindergarten!! i dont know it jsut seems a bit excessive to me kids starting schooling at age 2 and 3 and not stopping untill there in there 20s (collage)
my nephew was given homework all thru preschool and if he didnt do it and return it he was punished from the teacher nothing big he would just have a star from his chart taken away and have to do another assignment HE WAS 4!!!!

 

[SunnyDawn]

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I was a public school teacher and I home schooled my children. They both attended public school as well but in 6th grade I pulled my daughter out and home schooled because of problems and homeschooled my son for the last 2 months of 5th grade due to a personality conflict with his teacher. It happens. My son preferred the social interaction of school and once he was caught up (by me) he did extremely well in 6th grade.

As teachers we would all hope that all teachers and all districts are meeting the needs of every child out there but (also as a teacher) we know that is just not possible! The problems you describe are not normal, or reasonable, and your daughter is obviously traumatized by the situation. Get her out of there!!! You can re-enroll her next year or the year after or you can try a different school or program but seriously, as a Mom I'm saying do what you know needs to be done. Don't let your little girl suffer any longer!

If you follow the paces of an online program for your district she will be up to date and ready to re-enter later on. Also, I agree, a home schooled child does benefit from some outside socialization but this can be accomplished in many ways. Studies also show that most home schooled children do quite well in the "real world".

We are not here to debate if this is right for everyone, just if it is right for you. You know your abilities and level of patience better than anyone. Do what you know is right for you and your daughter but that classroom is definitely not it!

 

[mom'sfolly]

I would hesitate to jump immediately to homeschooling without actually talking to the teacher, seeing the classroom set up, and talking to the principal. Unless that is the only kinder classroom at the school, there are options.