Parents- Is home schooling better than public school?!


Question: I am really struggling with a strong fear to send my child to school in a year... (now, before you start with the over protective first time mom, I have 3 older kids in college. :) BUT, they did not have all the school violence that seems to be everywhere now, or the teacher sex scandels, or the bus driver beatdowns, Jesus, it's overwhelming!

Am I out of line to be afraid to send my child to school? I want to do right by him, but I'm seriously thinking home schooling is a better alternative in this decade.

Sorry if this seems to be in the wrong category, but you're a great crowd in this section and I want some honest answers. Thanks!


Answers: I am really struggling with a strong fear to send my child to school in a year... (now, before you start with the over protective first time mom, I have 3 older kids in college. :) BUT, they did not have all the school violence that seems to be everywhere now, or the teacher sex scandels, or the bus driver beatdowns, Jesus, it's overwhelming!

Am I out of line to be afraid to send my child to school? I want to do right by him, but I'm seriously thinking home schooling is a better alternative in this decade.

Sorry if this seems to be in the wrong category, but you're a great crowd in this section and I want some honest answers. Thanks!

Alright, this is coming from a freshman in high school point of view...

Send your child to school!
It's such a confidence boost for them,
they'll meet friends, and most likely
the school district you'll be sending your
child to, is safe and a great learning environment.
Don't be afraid and think that you're 'losing' your child, when in all reality, you aren't.
Also, don't worry about the scandels and
'beat downs'. If your child knows and understands
what's wrong from right, they'll know to stay away and report this sort of incident.

One thing I might suggest is a private school.
Now, I didn't go to a pirvate elementary school, or junior high, but I do now go to a private high school, and it's very safe there. It's a much smaller environment, and great for religious beliefs. You'll also get the same great learning environment, but 10 times better because of the smaller class sizes, and greater time.

I know that things have been going wrong in certain schools, and that's what happens, but you just have to teach your child what's right and wrong, and let them go have fun while learning.

I promise you that your child will make new, great friends, while still recieving a great public or private education :)

i prefer the public school..

It is for us.

i'm not a parent but absolutely not. your child will not develop the social skills that are needed to survive (in a sense) in society. children need to experience public school life and public schools will better prepare them for life down the road

Let your kid go to school.It will teach them to be social,and to learn around people his own age.You'll have to let them grow up eventually...

NO

nope

public school is cool.

Although, I'm not a parent. I think that a child's social skills would develop better in a public school. Children who are home schooled tend to be more withdrawn and less likely to work well in group activities which would be critical for success in real life.

NO WAY!!!!! i think parents should never put their kids in homeschool!! it would totally ruin their social life! some kids never get to have any friends, go to school parties, dances, prom, have a sweet sixteen.....please dont ruin the social life of your child!!

home schooling is a great option. Although you'll have to consider putting your kid in a program of interest so he can communicate with other kids and still have friends. Home schooling is also great because it allows your child to study something he is very interested in - Such as acting, filming, dancing, building, numbers, writing, skating, whatever it may be.

i was in public school k-11 and senior year had to go to homeschooling well it wasnt so much homeschoolin went to school 1 day a wk 4 3 hours and did all my work at home and i liked the home thing better

both my kids are in public school they are fine. in fact spicey jr. is in 3rd grade reading at 5th grade level.

I think home-schooling is a good idea. But have you looked into private schools, if you can afford them? I went to a private school all my life, because my parents had the same worries. It was great. Public school is a big reality check. Is there any charter schools around? Home-schooling is good, but going to a school is definitely a good experience for your child.

I don't clame you for being afraid to send your children to public school....it's a wasteland. A dumping ground for semi-legal students in ESOL classes taking time away from regular studies.

I would recommend you get some literature on Homeschooling and meet up with like minded individuals at the library to discuse the pros and cons.

good luck

yes it is because in most cases they other children are the reason kids are not learning now in days

home schooling

Home school all the way!!!!! If your child keeps up with their friends usually like going out every saturdy than yes besides that yes because they will have more time to help you out and plus you can make them sign up for a job......they will have all the time they need....and home schooling is better for UC schools(University colleges like USC or UCLA) trust me........

I personally think that if a child doesn't go to public school, they won't be as prepared as they should be for the real world as most public school children are. Send them to public school, its not THAT bad. Plus, its a great experience :]

Yes, there is risks, but I feel the social interaction and benefit of being around other kids and elder influences at school is invaluable. They learn independence, social skills and confidence in themselves that homeschooling just can't give them.

Home school just over shelters the children....parents say that they are just trying to protect their kids from bullies, drugs in school, and mean children....but you can not protect your kids forever and with home schooling you are stunting their growth...Kids have to learn how to say no, and how to deal with all of the crazy stuff that goes on in school, because the same things go on in real life and if they don't learn while they are young, they we fail to cope when they grow older.

well both of them are good for different reasons. public school as you have mentioned is definitely scary now days with all kinds of crime and shootings and stuff, but its a good way for your child to learn to be around other people and be social which is a huge part of society 2day. home schooling is less scary but your child does not get that social experience to learn amongst others and therefore cannot be challenged which may leave him in fear of going out to take challenges in real life. but i hope you make the right choice good luck!

OK, you should be asking home schooled children.

I am one, and I'm way ahead of all other public schools. I actually have more friends than I ever did in school (I've been there before) and i have more opportunities to do things. (ex: I teach a dance class during the school hours [ don't worry, I do school too!])

I hope this helped!

i think home schooling would just bore your kid and it would just make the kid more introvert, whatever type of school is much better, dont be afraid wow its easier said than done im also a mother and my kid would be starting to go to school by june and i am also nervous but you know we have to let them experience the real school setup, its up to us on how we would answer those questions that they would raise when they go home from school, i disagree to that homeschooling would be better yes you wont have to worry what is going on with the kid but how about his own experiences, remember he would grow up knowing a lot of things if you will expose him, i would tell you this and to myself too that we just have to trust and have faith in the Lord so that we wont have anxieties....

Honestly... I'm not a parent. I have, though, been homeschooled all of my life.
I have friends who go to school and for the most part they aren't very different from me.
Look around on the internet, I belong to a local homeschooling group, they basicly plan events together and stuff. My homeschooling group does a graduation ceremony for the kids.
If you've heard those "All home schooled kids are retarded" thing, Ignore it completely.
I am normal as normal could be, I like rock music, I am 13, I wear regular clothes, I have friends, I go to the mall, In short: Homeschooling is great! Plus if you are going to be the one teaching your kid, you get one-on-one time with them too.
Also, Don't worry about getting your child into college either, My sister is 19 and just started college in the fall, My mother wrote up a transcript for her and pulled all her grades out, She took the ACT (as opposed to the SAT. The only difference is on the ACT the questions you get wrong don't count.)
Honestly I think if you want to home school your kid, You should give it a try. It's not as if it dosen't work out he can't go back to school.
I hope you have a good day!
Gabby

Public school is better than home school because could you really truly stand to be with your child 24/7 and teach him/her everything? I have 2 kids, but sometimes I need a break and they don't always want to pay attention to what I have to say. For example, I told my son something like you need to practice writing your numbers (he's in kindergarten), but he doesn't do it. Next week he comes home from school and says Mrs. Beattie told me I need to practice my numbers. That's not exactly what happened, but I can't remember what it was. they are also teaching in different ways than we were taught. Just to keep him in the know with all the updated education is a good enough reason to send him. I don't think you have to worry about the violence too much unless you live in a REALLY bad area.

I say public or private school. Your child needs to be around kids his own age. Research into some schools....you can find ratings from parents and students at the website listed below on specific schools in your area. Besides, if something happens you can always take him out of school and home school him. I strongly recommend public or private school. I once was homeschooled when I was younger. I liked public school better.Once he gets older he is going to be bugging you to go to public school so he can have friends just like a lot of other homaschooled kids do. I think you should enroll him in public or private school.

LINK: http://www.greatschools.net/

I was struck by something you said..."Jesus, it is overwhelming." To me, you have answered your own question.
Have a nice long talk with Jesus about your concerns.Pray for your child's protection and safety and especially for him to take away your anxiety and concerns.

I will tell you why I offer this advice...Jesus really answers prayers. I am living proof see whydoiweep.org
If he can do it for me then you just have to trust in HIM. Lay
your troubles at the foot of the cross.
I promise he will answer your prayers. Just remember he said "My ways are not your way."
Trust in Jesus

I have 7 nephews and nieces that have all been home-schooled:
well adjusted and socially active;
well-educated according to the state school grade advancement test results;
mature for their respective ages;
no family difficulties outside growing-up stuff - no abandonment, negligence or psychiatric issues.
All in all, it's a better choice than having your child;
Socialized by their peers (who knows what family values THEY represent?);
taught to have sex in the 5th grade;
miseducated using the latest version of non-history;
subjected to undue peer pressure/latest fashion scream, etc.;
bullied by undisciplined, unmonitored brats;
made available for the next Columbine.

Sounds like a good call...

Depends on what school it is. If it a school in the hood then probably you would want to home school them. See what your kid has to say about it too, after all it is his life that you will be affecting.



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