Top Ten Weaknesses in Homeschooling

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Smalls

My point is, just because a few famous people were home schooled doesn't mean anything. Each person makes that choice for a different reason. They didn't become famous or successful solely because they were home schooled. That is purely anecdotal evidence for why home schooling is successful, but there is no way to prove that they became who they were because of home schooling.

I wasn't claiming that home schooling was a cause of success, only that the lack of socialization in a home schooling environment did not hinder success. A small number of counter examples is adequate to disprove the often heard claim that home schoolers will be hampered by their lack of socialization.

Home school students can have plenty of socialization opportunities without spending 30-40 hours per week in a public school.

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

I wasn't claiming that home schooling was a cause of success, only that the lack of socialization in a home schooling environment did not hinder success. A small number of counter examples is adequate to disprove the often heard claim that home schoolers will be hampered by their lack of socialization.

Home school students can have plenty of socialization opportunities without spending 30-40 hours per week in a public school.

So even if someone could point out countless more examples of home schooled students with inadequate social skills, that does not matter?

I went to college with a kid that was home schooled. Some called him "Captain Awkward" because the kid had no social skills. I know a whole family that has been home schooled; nice kids, but some of them lack the ability to function in social settings.

I'm not saying your point about those people is wrong, but find some examples from our current society other than Tebow. The Roosevelts and those others you listed all come from a different society, a different time in our country.

For what it is worth, my wife and I have this very discussion all the time as it pertains to our future children. We have made no decision yet, but given that both of us attended public school and were home schooled, and I attended private school as well, we are considering all options.

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[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Smalls

So even if someone could point out countless more examples of home schooled students with inadequate social skills, that does not matter?

I went to college with a kid that was home schooled. Some called him "Captain Awkward" because the kid had no social skills. I know a whole family that has been home schooled; nice kids, but some of them lack the ability to function in social settings.

Yes, of course. If you note, the article in the link notes the socialization issue as a disadvantage of home schooling. I am not trying to claim it does not exist, only that it can be overcome by intentional efforts by the parents.

Our home schooled teens average 10-20 hours per week interacting with peers in various social settings including athletics, extracurriculars, college classes, youth groups, etc.

I do feel the home schooling approach were the parents are the primary instructors for 100% of the coursework and the children do not get out of the house much are suboptimal in many ways. Whether or not home schooling achieves its goals is up to the parents.

Parents who feel that their children really need 30-40 hours per week of peer interaction should probably choose a brick and mortar private or public school option, as it would probably be prohibitively difficult for home schooling parents to provide that.

[CajunSteelsetter]

Originally Posted by Smalls

So even if someone could point out countless more examples of home schooled students with inadequate social skills, that does not matter?

I went to college with a kid that was home schooled. Some called him "Captain Awkward" because the kid had no social skills. I know a whole family that has been home schooled; nice kids, but some of them lack the ability to function in social settings.

I'm not saying your point about those people is wrong, but find some examples from our current society other than Tebow. The Roosevelts and those others you listed all come from a different society, a different time in our country.

For what it is worth, my wife and I have this very discussion all the time as it pertains to our future children. We have made no decision yet, but given that both of us attended public school and were home schooled, and I attended private school as well, we are considering all options.

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"Captain awkward"? Pray do tell who we speak of? I know you're not referring to me...I know too much haha.

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by CajunSteelsetter

"Captain awkward"? Pray do tell who we speak of? I know you're not referring to me...I know too much haha.

Lmao, not you idiot. Someone else. You were home schooled?

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[CajunSteelsetter]

Originally Posted by Smalls

Lmao, not you idiot. Someone else. You were home schooled?

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I was indeed. See, I can play socialized when I need to. Actually another person we went to school with was very similar. We both went to college, both got science degrees and now work in the realm of environmental consulting, and both are non-commissioned officers in the military. And somehow, we managed to do it despite being homeschooled. Shocking.

[seachaser250]

[CajunSteelsetter]

Originally Posted by seachaser250

Haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate.

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by CajunSteelsetter

I know too much haha.

That a threat? lmao!

now work in the realm of environmental consulting

Hey now, let's not act like home school had everything to do with that...