Top Ten Reasons to Home School

[swampman46]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

I'm not against home schooling kids as I have a few friends who were home schooled, but I have to say that they do miss out a bunch on social activities. I'm super glad I wasn't home schooled. I enjoyed being in the social environment with all sorts of different people. I enjoyed all the school dances, sports, even just hanging out with everyone for lunch, not to mention all the other festivities that we had, and I would have hated to miss out on all that. I feel that I've gained something more than what my home schooled friends have by getting to experience all of that. There's some good and bad to it for sure, but I think as long as you've taught your kid what's a good choice and bad choice that they would be just fine. Of course, the level of education may be different but as long as they are in a decent school, I think it would be more beneficial. Just my opinion, I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

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I believe too much "sheltering" of our kids will only increase the "shock value" the day they are officially turned loose in society. As stated above, many opportunities in their young lives will be missed. Many friendships will never happen. High school team sports is something that they will only hear others talking about in conversations. High school proms, class trips...the list goes on. Don't get me wrong...I understand how you feel about our kids. I just think there is a much bigger downside than upside.