Why do people say it is good to go to school?  I'm doin jus fine with home schooling?
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There's nothing necessarily wrong with homeschooling. I know a lot of homeschool programs are designed such that a few kids from different families get together and learn together, although the interaction between peers tends to be much higher in a formal school setting.\nThe biggest disadvatange in homeschooling is that most parents really are not qualified to teach the most up to date information and have not been trained to the same degree as certified teachers. You're more likely to get a biased education because you don't have as many different opinions and styles as those who are taught by many different teachers throughout their educational careers. The educational rigor tends to be lower, but that is not always the case.\nThe greatest advantages are that you get much more individualized attention, can learn at your own pace, and if you have religious needs that are not served by public institutions, then learning in the home is a viable alternative (especially if there are no private religious schools in the area that cater to your beliefs or if they are too expensive)
100729
Most home school students are better educated and have higher test scores than those at school. As long as the children are doing well the state needs to keep their nose out of it.
143114
A little more detail might be helpful...\n\nYour mom might just be trying to protect you from disappointment or something else that she feels is not safe or right for you.\n\nIf you really have your heart set on what you want, just keep working at it.  Of course, you have to prove to mom that you can maintain good grades and take care of whatever responsibilities you have within the family/home FIRST, or else you might find yourself in trouble.  \n\nI have found motivation in trying to prove other people wrong, when someone says I'm not good enough to accomplish something, I want to succeed that much more!
1136807
it's really good. u develop ur personality on ur own. u get to play sports at school. u get to join cool activities in school. u don't go to school on saturdays and sundays.
973707
This should not be made into a political argument, as I've seen in another answer.  The thing about education is that it's a partnership between educators and families.\n\nIf you live in a district, or attend a school, that is not run appropriately, then your quality of education will diminish and so will your ability to learn all the skills necessary to succeed.\n\nHowever, in most cases, the brunt of responsiblity is shared. Parents need to be aware of what is going on in the classroom and make sure their children are performing to their best.  Likewise, the students have a responsiblity to pay attention and give 100% to the tasks they are given.  \n\nTeachers have the hardest job.  They have to coordinate between the students, the parents, and the district itself.\n\nThere is no easy answer to the issues of failiing grades and the subset category of high scholl drop outs.  Just do the best you can and ask for help when you need it.  If you are doing that, then don't feel bad about doing what you have to do.\n\nI need to add that I had to move from my high scholl and the new school did not allow many of my credits to transfer. So, rather than being in school an extra year, I got my GED.  BUT, I immediately started college and now have a degree and an excellent career.
68116
going to school is better.  You will make new friends in school. If your current ones don't want you to better yourself, you need better friends anyway.
364575
Waiting for school to start again!  As much as everyone says they hate school and can't wait until summer I hate waiting for school to start again.  For me school's a place where I can go a be myself and escape from home.  It's something for me to do all day instead of sit at home a watch T.V. or eat all day, but I'm graduating this year and it sucks that I'll never get to go back to that school again.
542836
I am very grateful. The true purpose of an education is to teach you how to teach yourself. Think about that.
801816
It is pleasurable to the one getting it, feels very good.  BUT it does leave the mark, and everyone knows what you've been up to.  Once you get out of high school, you really shouldn't be doing it unless you want to look cheap.
1050653
because it's a good school.
495537
We go to school, because we are supposed to (and we WANT to learn). When we do little things that we don't want to do, we get bigger responsibilities, people trust us more, and we have a bigger self-esteem. \n\nMaking a habit of doing small things (like going to school)when you don't want to, will eventually help you to do BIGGER things that you DO want to do!\n\nGood luck!
681308
I'm 16 and will be graduating high school this year. I have been homeschooled all my life and I think it's great. It gave me a chance to learn things when I was ready to learn them. Sometimes I wished I could of gone to a traditional school and joined in on all the clubs and sports, but now I'm glad I didn't. Being homeschooled gave me chance to have a very flexible schedule and do way more than most people. I truly admire those who have the discipline and patience to homeschool their kids.
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YOu come to love school when you realize that educating yourself is the best investment you will ever make.  Take a look around the world, in most cultures (take China) for example, you have to pay for all of the education you get, not just by paying taxes or college tuition, either, by the class paying for the books and supplies out of your own pocket, K-12.  When I went to the Philippines children who did not have the proper clothing or shoes were prohibited from attending school.\n\nLook at school as an adventure for the mind.  It will amaze you when learning takes you to places you've never been!
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What is this doing in home schooling?\nHow do you check out of school if you are 'home schooled'\nAre you stuck in school and want to leave?\nUsually the school wants to contact your parents before they let you leave.\nYou could just skip out\n\nHmm. . \nA good excuse? I left the stove on\nI forgot my medication (this one gets a lot of mileage at all stages of life)
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the main benefit of homeschooling is the ability to individualize everything that goes on. any educator will admit that there's nothing better than one-on-one teaching, when it comes to actual learning (it's just that they can't). the parent/teacher can evaluate how well a student is learning, work around blocks and learning disabilities, and utilize natural talents. more attention ALWAYS equals better learning.\n\n plus, what kid wouldn't want a curriculum designed specifically around his/her interests? what kid doesn't want to be able to find out about what he's curious about without having to raise his hand, and wait for teacher, or a computer to open up, or library time? what kid really wants to be in a world where everything is structured down to the minute, full of illogical and sometimes unpredictable reward systems and dumbed down to the lowest common denominator, filtered by someone who's too busy to spend more than a few minutes paying attention to him? \n\nhomeschoolers have been proven to be better socialized that institutionalized kids, more mature, and score better on achievement tests. they are more creative, independent and have a love for learning that is drummed out of most kids by about 3rd grade or so. \n\nmost objections boil down to just a few roots: \n"i had to deal with the hell of regular school, and so should everyone else." and "those kids are weird." well, if weird means getting into the best colleges, winning the National Geographic Geography Bee, dominating national spelling bees, and eventually becoming just like everyone else, with jobs as diverse as entrepreneur or mechanic, then sure, they're weird. \n\nalso, schools are paid by the student. therefore, they are highly motivated to denigrate the move towards homeschooling. (every kid who quits is money down the drain for them.)\n\nlinks to stats and studies:\nhttp://homeschoolinformation.com/homeschooling/homeschool_statistics1.htm\n\nhttp://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000010/200410250.asp\n\nother links:\nhttp://www.homeedmag.com/INF/strt_index.html\n\nhttp://www.homeschoolzone.com/unschooling/
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I am out of school long time ago. Glad to know that you are doing good in school. Doesn't it feel good? You are working hard -- that's why. Keep it up.
995670
I think it's good, if you take advantage of it. But most kids don't, and then when they grow up and don't succeed, they blame it on the education system, instead of taking responsibility for their actions.