Comments on: Debunking Common Myths about Homeschooling http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/ A blog for natural families with green values Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:43:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46847 Rachel Mon, 19 May 2008 20:54:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46847 I was first turned-on to homeschooling when I read your post about unschooling. Now, my preschooler and I are going to "start" unschooling at the end of this week when she's finally done with her preschool program. I'm excited! I'm reading a book called "The Well-Adjusted Child" about socialization and how it relates to homeschooling. It's a great read for anyone who's asking the socialization question. Rachels last blog post..<a href="http://euphoriamaternity.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/popular-baby-names-in-2007/" rel="nofollow">Popular Baby Names in 2007</a> I was first turned-on to homeschooling when I read your post about unschooling. Now, my preschooler and I are going to “start” unschooling at the end of this week when she’s finally done with her preschool program. I’m excited!

I’m reading a book called “The Well-Adjusted Child” about socialization and how it relates to homeschooling. It’s a great read for anyone who’s asking the socialization question.

Rachels last blog post..Popular Baby Names in 2007

]]> By: Jai http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46822 Jai Mon, 19 May 2008 02:27:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46822 Thank you for "debunking"-it was fabulous! I plan on homeschooling my 2 year old and I just know I will get flack from my family as they will refer to all the myths described here. I will continue to read your blog and all others that will define the facts concerning this topic, as I want to be prepared for the onslaught. Again, Thank you! Thank you for “debunking”-it was fabulous! I plan on homeschooling my 2 year old and I just know I will get flack from my family as they will refer to all the myths described here. I will continue to read your blog and all others that will define the facts concerning this topic, as I want to be prepared for the onslaught. Again, Thank you!

]]> By: Summer http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46608 Summer Thu, 15 May 2008 05:11:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46608 Great post, thank you! Summers last blog post..<a href="http://wiredfornoise.com/removing-crayon-and-much-more" rel="nofollow">Removing Crayon And Much More</a> Great post, thank you!

Summers last blog post..Removing Crayon And Much More

]]> By: Rosebud Organics http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46577 Rosebud Organics Wed, 14 May 2008 06:47:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46577 After working as a substitute teacher in the public schools when I was fresh out of college, I realized I couldn't send my future kids there. I plan on homeschooling my 9 month old when (as?) she grows up. Rosebud Organicss last blog post..<a href="http://rosebudorganics.blogspot.com/2008/05/positive-post-tuesday-things-worth.html" rel="nofollow">Positive Post Tuesday- Things Worth Saving</a> After working as a substitute teacher in the public schools when I was fresh out of college, I realized I couldn’t send my future kids there. I plan on homeschooling my 9 month old when (as?) she grows up.

Rosebud Organicss last blog post..Positive Post Tuesday- Things Worth Saving

]]> By: Ellie http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46566 Ellie Wed, 14 May 2008 00:36:03 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46566 I'm a regular reader of your blog, and first want to thank you for the natural deoderant (Miessence) reccomendation. I believe that all parents, if they are appropriately involved w/ their children, are homeschoolers. But I choose to send my girls to a public elementary school for part of the day. They learn a lot there, but not everything. The majority of kids in our country do not have parents qualified or willing to tackle the challenges of homeschooling and/or cannot afford a private education. We want our children to understand how vitally important public education is as a part of our nation's culture and future. It is most people's only choice. We are the parents in the community that are stepping up to the plate and making school a good place to be with our kids. There is amazing socio-economic diversity in our neighborhood (blue ribbon) school, and I have yet to find a home or private school that can replicate this environment for the girls. It is a crucial part of their upbringing as socially empathetic citizens. I still consider myself a homeschooler: just not all day. Ellies last blog post..<a href="http://ellierichellie.blogspot.com/2008/05/promenade-your-partner.html" rel="nofollow">Promenade your partner.</a> I’m a regular reader of your blog, and first want to thank you for the natural deoderant (Miessence) reccomendation. I believe that all parents, if they are appropriately involved w/ their children, are homeschoolers. But I choose to send my girls to a public elementary school for part of the day. They learn a lot there, but not everything. The majority of kids in our country do not have parents qualified or willing to tackle the challenges of homeschooling and/or cannot afford a private education. We want our children to understand how vitally important public education is as a part of our nation’s culture and future. It is most people’s only choice. We are the parents in the community that are stepping up to the plate and making school a good place to be with our kids. There is amazing socio-economic diversity in our neighborhood (blue ribbon) school, and I have yet to find a home or private school that can replicate this environment for the girls. It is a crucial part of their upbringing as socially empathetic citizens. I still consider myself a homeschooler: just not all day.

Ellies last blog post..Promenade your partner.

]]> By: sommer http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46559 sommer Tue, 13 May 2008 21:26:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46559 Hi Tiffany! I've commented before on homeschooling and I see both sides of the coin and I'm a teacher. I agree with you about both of these myths but I've seen both sides. I've seen kids not be very social because they're parent doesn't get them out to join activities, clubs or do community service. I agree, it isn't the majority. Most homeschooled children I've met and interacted are very social. As for the children not getting into college, I've actually heart the exact opposite. Most children I know were ready to graduate sooner and accepted into some great colleges with higher state or national tests. I have the concern that most do about parents not being able to teach their children but if they can get the help, network and seek help when needed on topics or subject then I don't think they need a degree. Great post, as always. sommers last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Ashadeofgreen/~3/289650665/green-office-and-some-help-not-mental.html" rel="nofollow">A green office and some help (not mental)!</a> Hi Tiffany! I’ve commented before on homeschooling and I see both sides of the coin and I’m a teacher. I agree with you about both of these myths but I’ve seen both sides. I’ve seen kids not be very social because they’re parent doesn’t get them out to join activities, clubs or do community service. I agree, it isn’t the majority. Most homeschooled children I’ve met and interacted are very social. As for the children not getting into college, I’ve actually heart the exact opposite. Most children I know were ready to graduate sooner and accepted into some great colleges with higher state or national tests. I have the concern that most do about parents not being able to teach their children but if they can get the help, network and seek help when needed on topics or subject then I don’t think they need a degree. Great post, as always.

sommers last blog post..A green office and some help (not mental)!

]]> By: Almighty Cleanse http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46551 Almighty Cleanse Tue, 13 May 2008 17:14:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46551 I think homeschooling on average when done properly lets the child test better. But at the cost of social skills. I think homeschooling on average when done properly lets the child test better. But at the cost of social skills.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46547 Andrea Tue, 13 May 2008 16:59:02 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46547 Wow I just stumbled across your blog while doing a search for vintage Pyrex dishes...what a find! I completely agree with this post. I will be 30 in July and was home schooled from 3rd grade through HS graduation (at the age of 16) I took some time off and then went on to get my BA in Political Science from a great ACC university. Growing up, my parents asked me each year if I wanted to go to public school and each year i made a list of pros and cons, always deciding on home school. I like the model of letting your kids go to public K-5 through 1st or second grade because it gives them an idea of what "school" is and how it differs from everyday life. When our (future) kids are old enough I am thinking this is the route we will take. Great blog! Can't wait to check out the other posts! Andreas last blog post..<a href="http://lilkidthings.blogspot.com/2008/05/mmmchicken.html" rel="nofollow">Mmm...Chicken</a> Wow I just stumbled across your blog while doing a search for vintage Pyrex dishes…what a find! I completely agree with this post. I will be 30 in July and was home schooled from 3rd grade through HS graduation (at the age of 16) I took some time off and then went on to get my BA in Political Science from a great ACC university. Growing up, my parents asked me each year if I wanted to go to public school and each year i made a list of pros and cons, always deciding on home school. I like the model of letting your kids go to public K-5 through 1st or second grade because it gives them an idea of what “school” is and how it differs from everyday life. When our (future) kids are old enough I am thinking this is the route we will take.

Great blog! Can’t wait to check out the other posts!

Andreas last blog post..Mmm…Chicken

]]> By: Maria http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46516 Maria Tue, 13 May 2008 02:45:15 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46516 I can see both sides. I went to a small public high school where I was provided a rigorous academic setting. I realize it is not like that everywhere, but I had an excellent educational experience in public school. My husband was home schooled (and went to a Division I Top 100 University, where he played basketball on scholarship... how's that for debunking myths). Homeschooling worked for him and his parents because they traveled a lot and it allowed them to stay together rather than spending a lot of time apart. Plus, his parents were not happy with some of the "other" things he and his bros were picking up on (cursing, etc). They wanted to model good behavior, and it appears to have worked. Most likely our son will be going to a private school. My career provides the benefits and a stable income, and while my husband is bright, he does not want to teach the boy, which leaves us with public or private school. We don't like the public schools near where we live now, so private it is. BTW-- we recently returned to the US from Germany, where homeschooling is not allowed. At age 6, all children must be enrolled in Kindergarten somewhere (public or private). Marias last blog post..<a href="http://mariawj.blogspot.com/2008/05/happy-mothers-day.html" rel="nofollow">Happy Mother's Day.</a> I can see both sides. I went to a small public high school where I was provided a rigorous academic setting. I realize it is not like that everywhere, but I had an excellent educational experience in public school.

My husband was home schooled (and went to a Division I Top 100 University, where he played basketball on scholarship… how’s that for debunking myths). Homeschooling worked for him and his parents because they traveled a lot and it allowed them to stay together rather than spending a lot of time apart. Plus, his parents were not happy with some of the “other” things he and his bros were picking up on (cursing, etc). They wanted to model good behavior, and it appears to have worked.

Most likely our son will be going to a private school. My career provides the benefits and a stable income, and while my husband is bright, he does not want to teach the boy, which leaves us with public or private school. We don’t like the public schools near where we live now, so private it is.

BTW– we recently returned to the US from Germany, where homeschooling is not allowed. At age 6, all children must be enrolled in Kindergarten somewhere (public or private).

Marias last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/05/12/debunking-common-myths-about-homeschooling/comment-page-1/#comment-46508 Jessica Mon, 12 May 2008 23:38:54 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1186#comment-46508 Amen, sister! I am totally on board with homeschooling. In fact, I just posted on my own blog about an excellent book called "Better Than School". It is a great read. Amen, sister! I am totally on board with homeschooling. In fact, I just posted on my own blog about an excellent book called “Better Than School”. It is a great read.

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