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What I Learned in Public School UPDATED
- Feb 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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I keep hearing how I'm doing my kids a "disservice" because I homeschool them, and how they need to go to public school to learn how to "socialize" and learn about the "real world." Let me tell you a little bit about what I learned when I was in public school and maybe you'll understand why I refuse to subject my beloved children to that.
I learned that because I was short, skinny, had freckles, and a big nose, I was ugly and worthless. I learned how to fake being sick, so that I didn't have to go to school and be bullied and teased relentlessly every day. I learned that because I wasn't a cheerleader with all the newest,name-brand clothes, I was a loser.I learned that because I didn't go out and get drunk and sleep with half the football team every weekend, I was a dork. I learned that lunch doesn't taste very good if you're forced to sit alone while you eat it. I learned that unless you were in the popular crowd, the teachers wouldn't give you a second look when you had something significant to say in class. I learned that words DO hurt, and they can hurt for many years, far longer than any bruise. They can even carry over into your adult life, making it hard for you to trust people, or have confidence in yourself.
I keep hearing things like " I went to public school, I turned out fine. " Well, I guess according to some people, I turned out fine too. I guess that's relative. I want MORE than "fine" for my children. I want them to LOVE learning, not hate the thought of "school" and not have to worry about being tormented on a daily basis because they don't quite fit in with the popular crowd.
I read a bumper sticker, or maybe it was a siggy. Anyway, it said, " I survived public school, that's why I homeschool!" I think that pretty much sums it up!!
UPDATE: Thanks for all of the positive ( for the most part) comments!! As I said, disagree with me if you want, but don't stoop to name-calling. I WILL delete it. To add: my past experiences with being bullied are not the only reason we choose to homeschool our children. We have a long list of reasons, bullying only being one of them. I've yet to meet a homeschooling parent who only has one reason for homeschooling.
Another thing: Those of you that think you can't homeschool because you're not smart enough, please reconsider!! You know your children better than anyone else and you don't have to have a PhD in order to educate your children. Didn't you teach them how to eat from a spoon and use the potty? Personally, I am HORRIBLE in math, so my husband handles the math aspect and I do everything else. It works out great because it means Daddy can be involved with school as well. I've learned that if you want to do something, and if it's meant to be, you will find a way, and doors of opportunity will open.
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I agree! Good for you. I am thinking about homeschooling my little munchkin who is only 16 months, but I don't know how my husband will react to that.
weird, ive never had any of those problems in public school but i went to a private school for one year and it was the worst year ever. i was teased and taunted....the very next year i had my mom put me back in public school.
My daughter went to public school for three years and it was hell on earth. She not only got teased but hit and bit. She constantly came home with bruises. I told her to tell the teachers when someone would hurt her, so she did. The teachers told her to "stop being a tattle tale" and "no one likes a snitch".
Yeah... socialization in terms of public school equates into throwing your sheep into a lion pit at the zoo. Sure, there are people 'supervising' but there isn't a way that poor little sheep is going to get a shot because 9 times out of ten, those that are supervising are going to be to late to prevent jack crap. And that's if they even notice that something is happening.
I went to public school and I did many things im not proud of but the things I see at public schools shock me. All of my children will be attending a private christian school that is through my church and I know that is for the best
Good for you! If we are in the position to when our children reach school age, we will homeschool, as for now, I'm already teaching my 2.5 yo to read, and I agree about how horrible public schools are. My 13 year old neiece has SEVEN girls pregnant in her eigth grade class. Public school is an unrealistic meter of the "real world" and socialization with a good homeschooling group is 100% better.
Good for you! Your story sounds a lot like mine. My children are now 10, 8 and 3 and are very happy, well-educated and SOCIAL homeschoolers. Teaching our kids at home was the best decision my husband and I ever made and as the schools get worse and worse every year (not just academically but socially as well), we are even happier with our choice.
I am happy for you homschooling ur children, i plan on doing the same with mine in june i will be taking courses to quilfy me to homeschool my son. I went through the same stuff that you have mentiond I am 23 but i still remember all that stuff. thanks for posting this.
We've decided to send dd to kindergarten at a public school but it's only going to be for one year so we can get our finances in order then when she starts 1st grade she'll go to a private christian school.I understand you wanting to protect your child,you know what's best for them & that's what you should do.
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good for u!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with u.I wish I was smart enough to homeschool my kids.By sending my oldest to school he got into heavy drugs.Thanks public schools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to get them into a christian school but,,price is way to much.Ur kids can socialize fine at parks/playgrounds,play dates etc... Dont let anyone talk u down.GOOD FOR U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like I said I wish I could homeschool
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