The pros and cons of homeschooling

I figured it would be good to have DUDE respond to this, since it IS a Dad's forum. ;)

This is a pretty uninformed article, that simply reverts to 'old wives tales' about homeschooling.

Socialization? What do you mean? So your child can be just like their peers? Isn't that what we want our children to do -- to think for themselves? To not just follow the herd?

The only kids that are 'odd' or 'not socialized' are those who have a very strange homelife --- and those kids can be at a school or homeschool. It's not the homeschooling that hinders socialization.

Licensed teachers? This has been clearly debunked a long time ago. Look at the stats on the effectiveness of homeschooling across the board.

It's seems like you wanted to have an article with a good title to generate content for your site. But, you really offered no good or legitimate information here.

Please cite sources for an important topic like this.

(eg. Did you know that 60% of the videos on youtube for How to do CPR are INcorrect? My point is ... people think it's fact just because you have a pretty looking website. Please be responsible with providing researched information.

Mark

Please John Thompson, explain the children who blow up their classmates, engage in criminal behavior and the 40% of children who go to public institutions who leave uneducated!!

Please excuse the typo in line 7. It should read:
"There are many things that have become "normal"...."

You seriously call this article "The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling"? I don't see any pros or cons mentioned, just a few short paragraphs based on one very uninformed man's opinions.

In reality, children spend very little classroom time being educated. Most of the day is spent lining up to transition to different classrooms and activities, and waiting for other students to quiet down and get their supplies out or put away.

Why do children need to adjust to social norms? They are many things that have become "normal" social behavior that in all reality, is not admirable, moral, or even healthy.

One does not need to be a licensed teach to teach children. That is simply a job requirement for public education. Parents teach their children to talk, walk use the potty and tie their shoes. Why should education by the parent not continue? Why is a parent qualified to teach these skills but not others in your mind Mr. Thompson?

Most homeschooled children are NOT lacking in social skills. The great majority of home educated children participate in a variety of social activities including, but not limited to: scouts, 4H, homeschool cooperatives, dance, martial arts, sports, community events, church events, theater, play groups, and many more. You would be wise to recall the words of your elementary school teachers, "We are not here to socialize!"

Enrolling a child in government run school is NOT essential to his development. In fact, in many cases, it may do more harm than good.

I am a former homeschooler who is now a public school parent because I needed to go back to work. This "article" is useless and devoid of facts. It's complete hogwash to even suggest that homeschooled children are "not exposed to other children." "Homeschool" does not mean "never leaves the house."