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Generally favor it, though I have some concerns about the qualifications of those instructing the kids. I also think there is a critical socialization aspect that can be missed if done in too much isolation.
Overall, I strongly favor charter schools. If charter schools were more widespread and developed a long term track record, I think a lot of folks could find alternatives to public schools (some/many of which I agree are dreadful) and supplement with some home schooling.
My opinion of homeschooling is that it's mostly done by white people who don't want their kids rubbing elbows with "undesirables" and/or to stuff their heads full of evango-fundie mythology, homophobia, xenophobia and judgmentalism.
I'd be amazed if more than 1 home-schooled kid out of 50 gets a really valid education. I can't imagine kids raised in a bubble at home are well socialized and able to function in a normally diverse society.
IMO, it's an insane proposition which produces emotionally and intellectually stunted citizens who'll need a long period of adjustment to the REAL world.
Your opinions don't reflect reality. Try dropping the stereotypes and educating yourself on the subject.
I didn't vote because the options are to vague. I think it is fine for some people in certain situations, but I wouldn't do it. I think exposing kids to different people is a good thing. In general, I don't think kids respond to a parent in an academic setting as well as a teacher. I think bonding with their peers at school is a normal and positive thing. I just don't think sheltering a child too much is a good thing.
Generally favor it, though I have some concerns about the qualifications of those instructing the kids. I also think there is a critical socialization aspect that can be missed if done in too much isolation.
Overall, I strongly favor charter schools. If charter schools were more widespread and developed a long term track record, I think a lot of folks could find alternatives to public schools (some/many of which I agree are dreadful) and supplement with some home schooling.
Many schools offer home schooled activities or other classes where they can participate, sports or other specialzed classes. It is up to the parents to see that they are intereacting with kids their own age.
Well it looks liike public education has left you emotionally and intellectually stunted. There is no room in public education for open minds, only indoctrination and propaganda. Here is a list of some who were home schooled.
this just sounds like paranoia to me. What, exactly, do you think public school teaches kids that is "propaganda" or "indoctrination?" specifics.
As witnessed by many on the left they have a total fear of looking at any opinions other then what is fed to them. Closed minds. I want my children to form the ability to think for themselves and decide what they believe. That is not allowed in the public schools.
As witnessed by many on the left they have a total fear of looking at any opinions other then what is fed to them. Closed minds. I want my children to form the ability to think for themselves and decide what they believe. That is not allowed in the public schools.
this just sounds like paranoia to me. What, exactly, do you think public school teaches kids that is "propaganda" or "indoctrination?" specifics.
My daughter's high school has demonstrated two such examples.
Last year, her history teacher segued from the curriculum topic of world religions to focus on HIS faith (Baptist). He then asked the students, by a show of hands, to announce if they were Christian. I might note that our community is predominantly Christian, and my daughter had already faced ridicule and harassment by other students when they discovered that she has an alternative faith. The "lecture" continued as a condemnation of non-Christian beliefs.
I took up the matter with the Vice Principal...who initially supported the teacher.
The second instance occurred in her health class, where no discussion other than abstinence was allowed.
Luckily, my daughter and I openly discuss all of her subjects at home, and she does actively seek out more information than is given at school (as I have taught her to do).
You might say that she receives both a public and home-schooled education, and I would hope it is not uncommon.
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