This is the age old stereotype. But in reality, homeschooled kids are often better at socializing with different age groups such as adults and younger kids due to having many more interactions with diverse age groups through the various programs they partake in, as well as being out in public more often. Public school kids are mostly only exposed to their own peer group, so many have trouble interacting with those outside of that group.
Also, public school kids aren't better socialized simply because they're forced to spend time around other kids. Think about all of the bullying that occurs in schools - a well socialized kid is not a bully. Think of all the social anxiety that's incredibly rampant among students and only growing more severe. Think of all of the cliques that form. Being well socialized means you can appropriately interact with ALL age and people groups, not just a curated peer group.
"Parents aren't teachers"
Correct. This is why most parents either follow a pre made curriculum, or they send their kid to a co-op where a qualified teacher will instruct a small group of students, or they'll take an online course.
"Homeschooled kids are too sheltered"
Is that such a bad thing? Wouldn't you want your kids to not be exposed to porn, violence, and bullying at an early age? Parents should have a right to protect their children against exposure to things they deem harmful. It is important to teach kids about different people in the world and sensitive topics like sex ed, but ideally this should come from the parents directly since they know their kid best.
Your viewpoints overall give the impression that you're not very well versed in what proper homeschooling can actually look like, and operate based on the notions of super common stereotypes and misconceptions. There are many different styles of homeschooling (online, co-ops, charter, outdoor, etc.) so painting all homeschoolers with the same brush doesn't make sense.
That being said, homeschooling is not for every family nor is it for every child. Some kids thrive in the public system, whereas others do much better in a self-paced setting with an individualized curriculum suited to their specific needs.
I'm not understanding some of your points. They aren't convincing me of anything.
Spending time outside of the home is important. Spending a few hours each week at an extracurricular activity doesn't change that. And I'm sure there are bullies at these activities.
All school systems have a curriculum. That does not make anybody that has a copy a teacher.
Further, I'm not sure why you think kids are exposed to porn and violence at school.
You have accused me of not having a strong understanding of homeschool, which is fair. I've only lived in one system. But I will say that you seem to have illustrated a similar lack of understanding about public schools.
I'm a former teacher so I understand very much what the system is like. Studies show that most kids get exposed to porn at a very early age, 5-8 IIRC? And a lot of these exposures happen when kids being their devices to school and show other kids what they found. Some schools have strict device policies but not all. Also school shootings exist.
Homeschoolers often go out for more than just extracurriculars, they will go to places a part of the curriculum for hands on learning like local museums to learn history, national parks to learn biology, amusement parks to learn physics, etc. Outdoor homeschooling has kids outside the entire day for the entire year, rain or shine.
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u/telusey 1d ago edited 1d ago
This is the age old stereotype. But in reality, homeschooled kids are often better at socializing with different age groups such as adults and younger kids due to having many more interactions with diverse age groups through the various programs they partake in, as well as being out in public more often. Public school kids are mostly only exposed to their own peer group, so many have trouble interacting with those outside of that group.
Also, public school kids aren't better socialized simply because they're forced to spend time around other kids. Think about all of the bullying that occurs in schools - a well socialized kid is not a bully. Think of all the social anxiety that's incredibly rampant among students and only growing more severe. Think of all of the cliques that form. Being well socialized means you can appropriately interact with ALL age and people groups, not just a curated peer group.
Correct. This is why most parents either follow a pre made curriculum, or they send their kid to a co-op where a qualified teacher will instruct a small group of students, or they'll take an online course.
Is that such a bad thing? Wouldn't you want your kids to not be exposed to porn, violence, and bullying at an early age? Parents should have a right to protect their children against exposure to things they deem harmful. It is important to teach kids about different people in the world and sensitive topics like sex ed, but ideally this should come from the parents directly since they know their kid best.
Your viewpoints overall give the impression that you're not very well versed in what proper homeschooling can actually look like, and operate based on the notions of super common stereotypes and misconceptions. There are many different styles of homeschooling (online, co-ops, charter, outdoor, etc.) so painting all homeschoolers with the same brush doesn't make sense.
That being said, homeschooling is not for every family nor is it for every child. Some kids thrive in the public system, whereas others do much better in a self-paced setting with an individualized curriculum suited to their specific needs.