Why do people still hate homeschooling?
I work in a school system and we often have people bring their child to enroll after they've homeschooled for a while. The issues I see most are the following:The parent is not qualified to homeschool. This is acerbated in many states because homeschooling is not regulated. There is no regulated curriculum, no place where the parent is held accountable for the child's progress.The lack of socialization is often problematic as well. These kids falter when introduced to the rough and tumble of normal interactions, whether it is in school or when they enter the work force. A lot of what you learn at school is not found in books. Learning to defend yourself against bullying is something you need to know for all aspects of life.Their knowledge tends to be fragmented. They may know a great deal about one subject, but have absolutely no idea in another. Generally speaking, I find them very lacking in maths and sciences, because those subjects require resources parents don't always have.Finally, in my state, most homeschooling is done for religious reasons, and people who come out of that background are often extremely rigid and judgmental, which, again, doesn't translate well in social or work situations.Now, all that said, there are also parents who have done an outstanding job of homeschooling their children, have given them the socialization necessary, and have prepared them for the skills needed in the workforce. In my particular part of the world, though, they're pretty much outnumbered by the others.
I hate school and im forced to go to tutoring?
the only reason i like about school is because of my friends and i have good enough grades, but im forced to go to tutoring cus i have only 1 C ...my parents are strict and they think a C is bad when its actually not...i try to tell them that im doing my best in that class and that not everyone is perfect but they still keep forcing me to go and comparing me to my cousin...the reason why dont wanna go to tutoring is because i think idont really need it, i have to be in the same school for another hour, and i dont have time cus i have baseball practices and games at the same time...so right now i dont really know what to do...its either i go tutoring and quit baseball or do both but imma be really stressed out cus imma have to deal with tutoring practice and homework...so what should i do?
Should homeschooling be illegal?
The question is who should have the final say....The Parents of the Children...or the Government? Sounds like you want to dictate to the kids parents what they MUST do. Government is force...Freedom is Choice......I guess we all know where you stand...Ay Comrade
How can I get my mom to stop forcing me to homeschool?
If you're just sitting around and getting depressed, your mom is obviously going to think that school is bad for you. Since you're now waking at 9.30 when you're NOT at school, but slept 14 hours last year when you WERE at school, she will naturally assume that you are actually psychologically better off at home. Instead of moaning and complaining, why not make the most of your freedom to learn whatever you want, in your own way? Autonomous education/unschooling are very effective ways of learning, since the motivation comes from within, rather than having to do the tedious rote learning and busywork that usually goes with schools. Do you honestly want the peer pressure, aggression, boredom and tedium of a school curriculum?? Wouldn't you rather read whatever you want to read, study whatever you want to study, sleep whenever you want to sleep, and work on projects for as long as you please? My sons were home educated during their teenage years, and although every year we considered school, they ASKED to stay at home, when they saw how little their schooled friends actually learned. They decided they'd follow a curriculum for an hour or so each day, in case they wanted to go to university one day - but one hour of home education (essentially teaching themselves) covers what takes seven or eight hours in a classroom. So, in addition, they also taught themselves programming, they wrote stories, they learned languages, did art, music, roller-blading... and by the time they were 18 had far more idea about what they wanted to do in future (and more motivation to do it) than most of their friends. Maybe one day you'll go back to school - but if you want to convince your mom that you're ready for the rigours of high school and will cope with it, you need to demonstrate it by being enthusiastic to learn, and coming up with ideas of what you might do. I'm sure she just wants what's best for you - but if you don't even give home education a try, how will you possibly know? See http://home-ed.info/home_ed_articles/edu...
I want to be home schooled?
First and foremost, you need to be under the care of a mental health professional. Homeschooling will not cure panic attacks and depression. Ask your mother to make an appointment, or speak to your school's guidance counselor about getting help. That said, your brother's counselor is either extremely ignorant or just trying to pull the wool over your eyes. If he seriously told you that children must have a "deformity" to homeschool, your mother should immediately find your brother a new counselor. This may help you sort through the laws of your state: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/New_Y... Yes, there are virtual schools, such as K12 and United Virtual Schools. They do, however, require a significant amount of motivation. Do you really think you will be able to keep up with your studies without someone hovering or reminding you? Also, virtual schools are not always cheap. Who is going to pay for the program? Will you be able to cover it yourself? My advice is to try to make a deal with your mother. Agree to get mental health services as soon as possible and tough it out at school until the end of the semester. If you still dread school at that point, you can try virtual school for one semester. You will work to pay at least a portion of any costs. Additionally, you will become involved in at least one extracurricular activity that will give you contact with your peers. If your grades suffer and/or you do not keep up your end of the bargain, you will make up the classes in summer school before returning to public school the following year. As an aside, I attended a traditional high school. While I didn't suffer as much as you are, it also was definitely not the happiest time of my life. I assure you that even if you do have to tough things out for the next four years, better days are ahead. Most people don't want to admit it, but being a teenager really sucks most of the time. Hang in there.
For those of you who were homeschooled...Any regrets? Do you wish you'd been educated differently? Why?
No regrets. I have never been to public school, and I like it that way. Contrary to popular belief, we are not freaks and we are not social retards. The majority of my friends have spent their whole life in public school, and only a few of my close friends have been homeschooled. My schedule has NEVER been empty, what with music lessons, Spanish classes, math team, drama club, choral practice, soccer practice, science club, church activities and other things. Someone said that homeschoolers might fall behind in some classes. I'm sure this is true in some cases, but it has never been a problem in my experience. I am a better speller then most people I know, and I have read things that they haven't read. I skipped grades in math, and even when I had some difficulty and had to stop doing so, I was still on the same level as other people my age. I took the ACT in seventh grade and scored a 20, higher then some people who were seniors that year. I have no regrets. I refuse to let people tell me that my life should have been any different. I had someone tell me something was "Wrong" with me because of being homeschooled, and it offended me immensely. There is nothing wrong with being homeschooled. To each his own, I suppose, but I would never have my life any other way.
I wanna be homeschooled...maybe?
I recommend heading to your public library (I'd be shocked if a school library carried this book) and reading The Teenage Liberation Handbook. If I read it at 14, I'd have walked away from school with a song in my heart. Ah well, it came too late for me, but not for you! LOL! It's a really good overview of "homeschool," and what actually taking charge of your education might look like. Maybe Biology is less about dry textbooks and movies from the 1950s and more about working as a volunteer in the lab at the local university, turning over sea turtle eggs in the incubator and recording data for a recovery project. Or maybe it's rehabbing a wetlands. Look up the homeschooling laws in your state; they'll be under the education laws. Every state gets to decide the education laws for themselves, so it'll be different for you than someone in, say, Nevada or Alaska or Ohio. Some states tell you how many hours you have to homeschool in a year, the types of subjects to cover, some may want you to register, other states may only want voluntary notification that you're leaving school and that's it. Try Googling "Home school laws STATE" and see what comes up. You don't need to hire a teacher, or a tutor. At your age, you're perfectly capable of learning on your own. Once you get out of school, it will be required. Everyone's run up against a job where the boss wants you to put together a spreadsheet in a program you don't know, or you find you have to learn HTML....NOW! You get a book on the topic and you read it and practice the skill you're looking to learn, and if all else fails, you call the head of the department at the community college and sign up for a class or two. (How is that different from high school? The students tend to be a little easier to deal with, you get to pick your professors, schedule, and times to attend, and it's a topic I assume you're interested in. Big difference.)
I hate going to school in the morning ... I feel like a robot?
Try and hang in there. Unfortunately things don't get much easier once you are out of school. Most people that go to their jobs every day feel like robots. Try and enjoy this time that you have with your friends and having the freedom of leaving school at 3pm (or whenever you get out). Be thankful too for your winter and summer vacations... once you are working full time you won't get these luxuries. College is better, in my opinion..there's a little more freedom.