Homeschooling?

[meangirl]

Guess what,, I did not put this thread out saying what I could teach, personally I think it is a gift to be able to teach, I was asking for information on homeschooling because I never even thought I would have to consider it, but now I do. Oh, BTW,, I can prove it IF I choose to....

Yep, everyone always falls into the "IF I CHOOSE TO" thing. I get it. It's ok. I agree it is a gift to be able to teach. I did some tutoring for a few years and omg...I was like...WHAT can't you get about this???? Not a good teacher...me.

Go for it then, obviously though you do not have a degree in anything substantial or you'd just say it. Like I would say... I have a degree in nothing really, just some credits. DH would say...I have an EE degree and a math degree. No biggie. Right?

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

Yep, everyone always falls into the "IF I CHOOSE TO" thing. I get it. It's ok. I agree it is a gift to be able to teach. I did some tutoring for a few years and omg...I was like...WHAT can't you get about this???? Not a good teacher...me.

Go for it then, obviously though you do not have a degree in anything substantial or you'd just say it. Like I would say... I have a degree in nothing really, just some credits. DH would say...I have an EE degree and a math degree. No biggie. Right?

Oh meamie, you just want to bully someone into having to prove to you!! Sorry, not that important to me, why can't you understand.....I am not the right one to teach my children, I do not have the patience. DH??

 

[meangirl]

Oh meamie, you just want to bully someone into having to prove to you!! Sorry, not that important to me, why can't you understand.....I am not the right one to teach my children, I do not have the patience. DH??

Oh Southie...do not misunderstand me... I am only curious. I am no bully, ask anyone...Hell...look up my past posts.

I was just and AM curious. That is all. I am right out there, just what I seem to be. DH= dear husband, usually.

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

Oh Southie...do not misunderstand me... I am only curious. I am no bully, ask anyone...Hell...look up my past posts.

I was just and AM curious. That is all. I am right out there, just what I seem to be. DH= dear husband, usually.

Ahh, ok...my DH=DAH,, sorry, wasn't with you. I can only take credit for my own achievements, not the hubby's. Perhaps I tutored him while he was getting his EE degree.

 

[foodcritic]

Ahh, ok...my DH=DAH,, sorry, wasn't with you. I can only take credit for my own achievements, not the hubby's. Perhaps I tutored him while he was getting his EE degree.

SouthernMdRocks don't bother arguing with people like this. They have not taken the time to read all the reports that home schooling does work. Its part ignorance. We are scared of things we don't know a lot about.

Home schooling is not for everyone but I think that if you want to do it everyone can. The idea of home schooling - at least for me - is to teach my children in the elementary level how to learn for themselves and how to really think. When they get to the high school level they will be more independent learners and whatever is my weak spot they can take classes at the county college or online and it won't be such a big deal because they were not spoon fed information just to pass a standardized test. I know a lot of public school children that take classes at the county college also but I don't see people complaining about that.

 

[HeadCase]

Wow...this went south (unfortunately)

Yes, there are pros/cons with homeschooling. Usually an unfortunate event at school or even with a teacher or administration. The whole idea that you (the parent) needs to be educated is yes/no. There are very educated teachers out there that don't know how to teach. In all honesty, they mean well, but there just not good at it. So again I'll state IMO homeschooling worked for us. Even when I was teaching, I was learning how to teach and its an evolution ... as it is with teachers at public and private schools.

Please don't knock someone because they are doing something that your "opinion" knows nothing about.

The whole purpose of these forums are for knowledge, research and better understandings......not ridicule.

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

Wow...this went south (unfortunately)

Yes, there are pros/cons with homeschooling. Usually an unfortunate event at school or even with a teacher or administration. The whole idea that you (the parent) needs to be educated is yes/no. There are very educated teachers out there that don't know how to teach. In all honesty, they mean well, but there just not good at it. So again I'll state IMO homeschooling worked for us. Even when I was teaching, I was learning how to teach and its an evolution ... as it is with teachers at public and private schools.

Please don't knock someone because they are doing something that your "opinion" knows nothing about.

The whole purpose of these forums are for knowledge, research and better understandings......not ridicule.

I didn't want this turned into a pissing match, guess I should have just not responded. :shrug:
I just got out of the school meeting, bottom line is they aren't big on homeschooling. They went on to tell me the percentage of how many kids that are withdrawn from the system, end up drop outs....Not really sure what to do at this point. We are a two income family. I can flex my schedule but, I am not great at teaching. It's a gift for some people that I don't have. I was better at it years ago when I had more patience.

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

SouthernMdRocks don't bother arguing with people like this. They have not taken the time to read all the reports that home schooling does work. Its part ignorance. We are scared of things we don't know a lot about.

Home schooling is not for everyone but I think that if you want to do it everyone can. The idea of home schooling - at least for me - is to teach my children in the elementary level how to learn for themselves and how to really think. When they get to the high school level they will be more independent learners and whatever is my weak spot they can take classes at the county college or online and it won't be such a big deal because they were not spoon fed information just to pass a standardized test. I know a lot of public school children that take classes at the county college also but I don't see people complaining about that.

I went to bed thinking I had my mind made up but now, not sure..

 

[tazzman]

the local libraries have a lot of info on homeschooling. I homeschool my daughter for one year during middle school. She was having problems in school and it was the only solution. It can be difficult. I was lucky enough to have someone helping with the algebra. Good luck!

 

[HeadCase]

I went to bed thinking I had my mind made up but now, not sure..

Don't ever second guess yourself because someone on here snubbed you.

You know what's best and what your child needs. PERIOD

At the time when we homeschooled we couldn't afford private school. It would have been nice but it was financially out of the question.

I'm still SO GRATEFULL to have had that time to do it and ... NO I've never heard of "drop out rates" etc. I've heard of that with kids that never homeschooled but not with those who have.

PM me if you need to chat...

 

[meangirl]

Ahh, ok...my DH=DAH,, sorry, wasn't with you. I can only take credit for my own achievements, not the hubby's. Perhaps I tutored him while he was getting his EE degree.

You just might have! (In no way was I trying to take credit for my hubby's achievements btw, read back!)

I'm sorry that I was so "bullish" about this last night. It is personal to me, having 2 in my family trying to do this, which I don't feel they are doing the right thing. I made it personal and shouldn't have. I do apologize.

 

[nachomama]

Why yes, yes I do. Thanks for the comment. No seriously. We use Penn-Foster online High school. They are legitimate, he will get a diploma and a class ring and he will have a real graduation. Although we have to travel to PA for the graduation, it will be worth it. We pay just 40.00 a month and he has a 95 average and is working on Physics as we speak. Much better for him to have the one on one working environment.

So, wait a minute. You're telling me that part of their package is a class ring?

 

[HeadCase]

So, wait a minute. You're telling me that part of their package is a class ring?

I don't get the funny? :shrug: It signifies the same as any class ring at a highschool just like the diploma. When my daughter started community college she met a girl that had recently graduated (from homeschool) and this was the first time she ever sat in an actual classroom. My daughter said she was the smartest in the class and everyone liked her allot.

 

[nachomama]

I don't get the funny? :shrug: It signifies the same as any class ring at a highschool just like the diploma. When my daughter started community college she met a girl that had recently graduated (from homeschool) and this was the first time she ever sat in an actual classroom. My daughter said she was the smartest in the class and everyone liked her allot.

A class ring doesn't prove anything. You don't have to have a class ring in order to get a diploma, and any schmuck can go to Walmart or even a "real" jewelry store and buy a class ring, regardless of if they graduated or not. I'd be willing to bet that you can go to jostens online and order the same one(s) kids order from the local high schools.

 

[Gwydion]

I think its unfair to state that home school children don't have any social skills. I know alot of children that attend public school and don't have any social skills. Its the parents responsibility, whether public or home schooled, to teach their children how to socialize. And yes I think it is something that needs to be taught. Just because kids are with other kids their age does not mean they will thrive.

I said "many" homeschool children. Which is true. Unless they get out and get to socialize with other people their own age. I also know of many non-homeschoolers that have no social skills. But at least they are in constant contact with others, while some home schoolers don't ever leave the house.

And to be completely honest, home schooling is looking like a damn viable option at the moment. Schools are terrible now... teaching crap that doesn't help children learn and forcing them to be too babied along the way.

 

[HeadCase]

I said "many" homeschool children. Which is true. Unless they get out and get to socialize with other people their own age. I also know of many non-homeschoolers that have no social skills. But at least they are in constant contact with others, while some home schoolers don't ever leave the house.

And to be completely honest, home schooling is looking like a damn viable option at the moment. Schools are terrible now... teaching crap that doesn't help children learn and forcing them to be too babied along the way.

Very True

 

[HeadCase]

A class ring doesn't prove anything. You don't have to have a class ring in order to get a diploma, and any schmuck can go to Walmart or even a "real" jewelry store and buy a class ring, regardless of if they graduated or not. I'd be willing to bet that you can go to jostens online and order the same one(s) kids order from the local high schools.

Your absolutely right; any schmuck can get one. I would have never thought that since .... well..... I'm not a schmuck. I guess its like driving a fancy car but living in a shoebox.

 

[nachomama]

Your absolutely right; any schmuck can get one. I would have never thought that since .... well..... I'm not a schmuck. I guess its like driving a fancy car but living in a shoebox.

My kid is a junior this year and she REFUSED to pick out a class ring. She doesn't want one. Why? 1-she doesn't like jewelry much; 2-waste of money; 3-she said she doesn't need one to prove she went to high school-she'll have a diploma for that.

 

[Gwydion]

My kid is a junior this year and she REFUSED to pick out a class ring. She doesn't want one. Why? 1-she doesn't like jewelry much; 2-waste of money; 3-she said she doesn't need one to prove she went to high school-she'll have a diploma for that.

Exactly. Who the hell wears theirs that didn't go to some military academy?

And a class ring from being home schooled? What is the school emblem? A picture of mommy?

 

[nachomama]

Exactly. Who the hell wears theirs that didn't go to some military academy?

And a class ring from being home schooled? What is the school emblem? A picture of mommy?

Jesus, I never thought of that!