I disagree with comments about parents not being able to teach what they do not know. I have learned much along with my son. I have learned much in order to teach my son. I have even learned things from my son.

Education is never ending. Students, whether in public school, private school or at home, should never quit learning. Teachers should always be students, studying to learn more.

I’m only opposed to it when you’re in, say, a really rural area, where school is the only real social opportunity, or something like that. In that case, I think that even though the schools might not be that great. you’d be doing the kid(s) a disservice. However, in an urban area it’s definitely great. Suburbs are a little tricky because everything depends on having a parent available to drive until the kids turn 15 or 16, but it’s certainly not impossible and can work well.

It was my choice to be homeschooled for two years. I started in Junior High at the public school but I absolutely hated it!! My mom let me be homeschooled for Junior High but I have to go back in High School.

I think overall it was a good choice.

The majority of homeschooling parents I know are great parents and teachers and the kids are happy homeschooling.

I am a huge proponent of public school because it is a GREAT social experience and it teaches kids how and when to fend for themselves, while also teaching them that it is okay to ask for help when they need it.

I have been in public school my whole life and am very thankful for that and the person that it has made me. It taught me to accept other people who are different from me and to try new things.

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Also, I know quite a few people who are home schooled and it has truly warped them. They know nothing about life or how to deal with things on their own. Their moms take care of everything for them and protect them from EVERYTHING…. (and i mean everything… they have only seen a Cigarette lighter once in their life and have never even heard of myspace….. they don’t even let their kids go 20 miles away without them. It’s very sad. Almost disturbing.)

May God bless you.