tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post876668588350796124..comments2023-05-18T10:22:40.095-04:00Comments on Sunlight and Shadow: HomeschoolerVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458634596868057606noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-59103511863076636362011-09-24T11:32:00.198-04:002011-09-24T11:32:00.198-04:00I think the reason that a lot of homeschoolers go ...I think the reason that a lot of homeschoolers go public for high school is that when you get to high school, it's a lot harder to control everything. Every single thing you do counts, in high school. I had some problems settling into homeschool-high school myself, so I started Seton instead of continuing the "free-form" style homeschooling I had been doing up to ninth grade. Seton is helpful because it's all structured, I don't have to clock hours, and most things are graded for me. (Not to say it isn't hard!)<br /><br />I'm amazed at all the comments I've gotten on this post. Thanks, everyone!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458634596868057606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-26850684597405909832011-09-24T08:52:51.872-04:002011-09-24T08:52:51.872-04:00I totally agree with everything said here. It'...I totally agree with everything said here. It's interesting to note, that many people who have been homeschooled all their life, often go to public for high school. I'm the only exception in my acquaintance. Often times, I hear, home schooled kids don't like public school at first, but they settle in after a while.<br /><br />That said, home schooling is the only way for me, mainly because of peer pressure. I'm an introvert and I need my space. I was driving myself crazy in public school because I was shy and embarrassed and had no idea what to do to make friends. I'm still not very good at it but I have more confidence now, and I'm not afraid to just be who I am - shy and introverted.<br /><br />But it's not for everyone. Unfortunately, there are some homeschoolers (especially parents) who think it is.Magdalen Aithne Arkrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915778670785855795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-24242079727628930892011-09-22T15:12:54.242-04:002011-09-22T15:12:54.242-04:00I started homeschooling halfways through 5th grade...I started homeschooling halfways through 5th grade, mostly because of an issue with some teachers and being really bored in my classes (I am pretty old for my grade-- but not old enough to be a grade higher because of the distrit's cut-off date, so that also affecting being bored, because I was older and liked learning).<br /><br />Homeschooling is perfect for me. ^_^ My little siblings all started homeschooling a year after me. One of my brothers wasn't very motivated and no matter how much mom and dad would make sure he did his work, he got bad grades. He started up at the public school in 8th grade to play football, and honestly public school is really, really good for him. He needs the competition. Another brother just started public school this year to do cross country, and he hates it and wants to homeschool next year.<br /><br />Mom and Dad let us choose whether we want to homeschool or not (once we hit 6th grade or so).Shaylynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222706931152115567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-5886996877869683162011-09-20T22:37:55.151-04:002011-09-20T22:37:55.151-04:00Yes, I think that the complete switch is the hard ...Yes, I think that the complete switch is the hard part-- going from one loud, crazy, full of people environment to just you and your parent (or whoever home schools you.) Or perhaps just you. For me this switch didn't work, and it was just part of the day-- and though I may not love the school I'm at, I think that middle school is just difficult, and high school will be better with more opportunities. That went kind of wonky... what ever. :)Sofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314875858926045415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-4935189898307509372011-09-20T20:37:07.681-04:002011-09-20T20:37:07.681-04:00and your musings about homeschoolers are as accura...and your musings about homeschoolers are as accurate as can be. especially the bit about self-discipline and hoopla (ok, i believe this small part was unmentioned, but no doubt, we do have more time for playing hoopla than the average, no?) so glad we get to stomp peer pressure alsosimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16231466121917184510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-25111069322059990962011-09-20T10:11:48.262-04:002011-09-20T10:11:48.262-04:00Sofia,
Thanks for sharing your opinion! It is tr...Sofia,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your opinion! It is true that homeschooling just doesn't work for some people, especially those who've already been public schooled. You're right, it's a big switch, and it can be pretty hard. I've had some friends who tried homeschooling for a bit and couldn't take it. I completely understand. An interesting thought, though, is that most people I've met that were homeschooled "from birth" are very happy with it. Maybe it's just students who "switch" who have a hard time. (Again, completely understandable!) Thoughts?Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458634596868057606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-34129227830573906782011-09-19T20:41:05.412-04:002011-09-19T20:41:05.412-04:00I've been in public school my whole life. It&...I've been in public school my whole life. It's not always easy, especially when you're just one out of 900, or one of 30 (in a class.) Last year (for reasons I shall not go into here) I was home schooled for math. I found it difficult-- the complete change from a bunch of people to just you is quite apparent. I think home schooling works for some, and not for others, and I fall in the "not for others" category. Sometimes it's difficult with your teachers and homework at public school, but then there are also the absolutely great teachers and classes you can have. I think it is also the luck of the draw-- I know that some people are pulled out of public school at an early age because of teachers, and I was lucky enough to get absolutely great teachers for almost every single year of school (at least in Elementary. Middle school has proved differently, sadly.)<br /><br />~SofieSofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314875858926045415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865606088598249821.post-25793492062832043132011-09-17T19:58:52.183-04:002011-09-17T19:58:52.183-04:00I love being a homeschooler! School people don'...I love being a homeschooler! School people don't always understand how I can stay at home so much, and not be socially deprived, but they envy me my freedom. I get all the socialising I want through sport, choirs, and other outside activities.<br /><br />Great post!Imogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410837283440529139noreply@blogger.com