Before we start, I'm going to point out I'm homeschooled, and have lived in two different communities where a majority of the children are homeschooled. It also appears you're talking about a online homeschooling service. I'm talking about how I'm taught: books.<br /> <br /> A few of your points have slight issues:<br /> #1 and #2: There are homeschooling groups, where homeschooled children can communicate/meet/play/hang out with children of their age group. They learn proper socialization skills, and act as normal children, not some super freak that's to be made fun of. I know plenty of homeschooled adults who turned out perfectly OK. Also, I'm going to copy Nitrous and say that any child that doesn't want to be social won't be social even surrounded by a rushing crowd of children. Forcing them to be social is just going to lead to more problems.<br /> <br /> #3: Nitrous is also correct on this point. If the child can't be responsible, they'd still be goofing off at school.<br /> <br /> #4: I kind of have issues with this reason against homeschooling. There are online schools, but that really doesn't classify as homeschooling. It's still a school, just like a online college is still a college. Also, if somebody's being homeschooled, I believe it shouldn't be on the internet.<br /> <br /> And now for a few pointers in the topic:<br /> <br /> Homeschooling because of poor school districts is by no means excessive. I live in a city where you can pay multiple thousands of dollars to go to a private school, or go to a public school unsuitable for dogs. Next year, however, I am going to a private school.<br /> <br /> Homeschooling because of your religion (don't believe in science) is excessive. In my opinion, the adult(s) should point out to the principle/a teacher that because of a religious choice the student should be allowed to skip a specific class that's against their religion. All teachers/principles should accept a choice made by a student. <br /> <br /> Homeschooling because of bullies is also excessive. Yet again, the adults in the situation should speak to a principle/teacher.

and well i attended a private school for a total of seven years. my second one, had a Very small student body. im talking 15 kids per grade. and im sorry to say even They are going to have so severe social issues once in the real world. so im not just picking on homeschool. im spending my current year at public school. and the children will Probably not come out as *ponders for word choice* mature or idk really for the word, but more traditional style towards behaviour, less crazy,,, ***However*** my public school classmates well come out far more social 'rules' aware. did that make any sense whatsoever? my public school classmates aren't as mild mannered as my private schooled ones but they are so much more street smart.

well thank you so much, (not sarcastic), that's why i posted this. i was hesitant at first and wanted to delete, but im glad i didn't or else i wouldn't know all this. im glad i learned this.

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I was home schooled.<br /> <br /> That said, I also attended private school from pre-school to eighth grade, then public High School from Freshman to Junior year. <br /> <br /> I have zero social problems. Social networking definitely played a role in that, though. My graduating class in middle school was literally nine kids. I'd grown up with the same nine kids since pre-school. <br /> <br /> Home School by no means meant I didn't still get out, have a social life, get in trouble, date, participate in sports and academic teams, and party. Because I definitely did. And I was happy that after starting Home School that I had a flexible schedule and <i>time</i> to do these things. <br /> <br /> Now, about your "cons"<br /> #1. If the child is by nature an antisocial child, that will likely continue. However, if the child is social in nature, than this is unlikely to become an issue.<br /> <br /> #2. My teachers were required to make a monthly call, and most called weekly to check up on me. It was annoying, but I knew they cared. A lot of my assessments were phone based. <br /> <br /> #3. If the child isn't responsible enough to be working alone, they shouldn't be home schooled period.<br /> <br /> #4. This is no more likely to happen than it would be if you had an assignment to type up for normal school. As far as "chatroom hackers" it simply isn't going to happen. Hackers have better things to do than troll a chatroom. How silly.<br /> <br /> I'm probably going to draw a lot of crap for this, but the public school system in the US is a <i>disaster</i>. Through home school, I was allowed to pursue AP and Honors level courses that my public high school claimed they didn't have room for me in. I was withdrawn from my AP US History course at the public high school. My guidance counselor gave me the "your grade was too low" BS excuse. I had an A. <br /> <br /> So I started Home Schooling. I don't regret it at all.

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