Comments on: Home Schoolers Deserve Respect Not Ridicule

By: Olga d thomas

Olga d thomas — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:32:00 +0000

I have experienced both regular schooling and home schooling. Though i did not like homeschooling nor would i ever put my children in it i can fairly say that i have met shy, socially awkward, smart, stupid, outgoing, forward, outcast ,strange, normal, people from either side…schooled or home schooled does not define a who one is…it is just one of many many aspects in the shaping of a person

By: Lauren Van Mullem

Lauren Van Mullem — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:23:36 +0000

One of the most unique, intelligent and confident young women I know was home schooled with her four siblings. She was definitely different in the way she spoke and dressed (I thought she was from Europe for months) but that’s what made her such a fun person to get to know. There is a certain homogenization that happens in schools that home schooled students avoid. I think that’s really cool.

By: KJS

KJS — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:14:05 +0000

@Virginia:

As someone who is getting ready to marry/have children (God willing), I’m definitely looking into alternative options for education (private or homeschool) for the same reasons you gave.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:50:49 +0000

We home schooled our three children, and one was very angry at having been home schooled. As parents, we made a call we felt was right at the time. The school of choice was not a good one, academically (we looked into it), or where safety was concerned (drugs, gangs, rapes, cops on campus in an elementary school!).

Now, years later (and they are all grown), we do not regret our choice. All three have turned out to become good citizens, and responsible adults.

By: KJS

KJS — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:49:19 +0000

To repost my comments from FB:

HURR HURR DO YOUR PARENTS GIVE YOU THE ANSWERS?!? LOL

Sorry, had to let the immaturity out early – totally kidding by the way.

This is a good article, Amelia – I know some very intelligent and well-adjusted home schooled people. I also know some completely sheltered and maladjusted public school attendees. Can’t use broad brush strokes to paint people!