Homeschooled!

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Hey there!! I just wanted to find out if anyone else on here is homeschooled or do you all go to proper schools? I used to go to a public school but I had a lot of problems and was always in trouble so I got kicked out. It wasn't a good time back then because. I said I was a Christian but I didn't spend much time with God becuase I was to busy with doing bad stuff instead. But now I'm homeschooled and it's better and I like it!! But I liked school to because I don't get to be with my friends anymore even thought they weren't all that good. I'm not sure which is better though. What do you think??
 
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Well, is that example of your writing a product of public school, or homeschooling?
 
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JamesHurst said:
It's mainly tiredness
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Frankly, I was going to say that, for a forum jot, that was quite good. Sure, a couple of slips, but the logic and overall cohesive composition was pretty good. And since education is the biggest point of schooling, I would say that if you have already done so much better than most public school kids (American, that is. LOL) I imagine you will excel in being homeschooled.
 
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Sometimes what's best for us, or what's right isn't what's easy. It may not be as much fun not having your old friends around, but in the long run you'll be thankful for not being around them. They clearly were part of what kept you in trouble. If that had kept up your future would not look so great. At least this way you have a solid chance to make something better of your life. It sounds like a positive sacrifice.
 
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I'm homeschooled. I like it. True, I don't get to hang out with friends or do a lot of different activities but it works for me. Proper schools seem to pull a lot of Christians and hurt them, I much prefer homeschooling.
 
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The lack of social interaction is either a parental choice or a problems you your location. I had a friend who lived in an area with a lot of homeschoolers. Most of the parents said they were so busy with activities/socialization, that they barely had time for school. But there were multiple homeschool groups and hundreds of homeschooled kids in the area. So getting socialization was easy.
Yet despite all of those options there were still parents who kept their children home instead of getting them out and around other kids.
 
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Willie-T said:
Frankly, I was going to say that, for a forum jot, that was quite good. Sure, a couple of slips, but the logic and overall cohesive composition was pretty good. And since education is the biggest point of schooling, I would say that if you have already done so much better than most public school kids (American, that is. LOL) I imagine you will excel in being homeschooled.
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Haha maybe I should write more when I'm tired then!! Although I wouldn't say I'm better then public school kids but my parents are probably hoping that I excell more by being homeschooled!
 
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Haha maybe I should write more when I'm tired then!! Although I wouldn't say I'm better then public school kids but my parents are probably hoping that I excell more by being homeschooled!
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Don't worry. You will. That is almost guaranteed.
 
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Ugly said:
Sometimes what's best for us, or what's right isn't what's easy. It may not be as much fun not having your old friends around, but in the long run you'll be thankful for not being around them. They clearly were part of what kept you in trouble. If that had kept up your future would not look so great. At least this way you have a solid chance to make something better of your life. It sounds like a positive sacrifice.
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It probably sounds a bit vain that I don't want to sacrifice my friendships but they are a large part of my childhood and it feels a bit like I'm missing out on that. When we weren't being awful people we shared a lot of good times and I can't see them anymore because my parents dislike them. But I guess if Jesus managed to sacrifice his life for us I'm sure I can get over them and find some better people to be friends with!!
 
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When i was in the public school in the US I was very popular and had better grades than in the pblic school im in now. homeschooling isnt allowed in germany (sadly) so yea all public here.
I think public schools are better because you stay in touch with reality better an ddont get thrown into such a new experience when you finally have to apply for jobs or whatever. you can grow a thicker skin better
 
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Star137 said:
I'm homeschooled. I like it. True, I don't get to hang out with friends or do a lot of different activities but it works for me. Proper schools seem to pull a lot of Christians and hurt them, I much prefer homeschooling.
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I went to a Catholic school so I didn't really have that problem but it was a rough area so we did not follow the bible and people would get bullied for trying to because it wasn't expected that anyone would ever want to be good. It was a really self destructive cycle to be honest
 
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The lack of social interaction is either a parental choice or a problems you your location. I had a friend who lived in an area with a lot of homeschoolers. Most of the parents said they were so busy with activities/socialization, that they barely had time for school. But there were multiple homeschool groups and hundreds of homeschooled kids in the area. So getting socialization was easy.
Yet despite all of those options there were still parents who kept their children home instead of getting them out and around other kids.
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Where I am there isn't many people being homeschooled as far as I'm aware. But I'm going to ask my parents to look into it and see if theres any groups that we could go to! It'd be really cool if there is!!
 
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Demi777 said:
When i was in the public school in the US I was very popular and had better grades than in the pblic school im in now. homeschooling isnt allowed in germany (sadly) so yea all public here.
I think public schools are better because you stay in touch with reality better an ddont get thrown into such a new experience when you finally have to apply for jobs or whatever. you can grow a thicker skin better
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That's what I'm worried about because I won't have the same experiences as most people do. But hopefully I'll find some ways to do that anyway!!
 
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Demi777 said:
When i was in the public school in the US I was very popular and had better grades than in the pblic school im in now. homeschooling isnt allowed in germany (sadly) so yea all public here.
I think public schools are better because you stay in touch with reality better an ddont get thrown into such a new experience when you finally have to apply for jobs or whatever. you can grow a thicker skin better
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You were popular? (Oh, sorry, just ignore that I asked that.)
 
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You were popular? (Oh, sorry, just ignore that I asked that.)
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lol Yes very popular lol still am but here mainly with refugees and teachers, less classmates theyre the opposite of me
 
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JamesHurst said:
That's what I'm worried about because I won't have the same experiences as most people do. But hopefully I'll find some ways to do that anyway!!
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Well you need experiences anyway. You will fall on your nose hardcore if you get thrown into wildlife just like that
 
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I'm home schooled, and I've been home schooled practically all my life. There's a lot of things said, like public school is better because it teaches you how to socialize and etc. I don't find that to be true. School allows you to make convenient friends, but being home schooled, you have to know how to get along with a wide array of people. I find myself making friends in many places, and now that I'm in tech I've acclimated just like any other student. People are shocked to know I wasn't in public school. So don't worry. Pray and ask God to give you new friends, and he'll make a way for you to meet good people. Study in his word and focus on him daily. That's all that matters. You may miss your friends at times, but God has good plans for you! "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. To give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
 
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i was homeschooled for about 4 years, at elementary-school age.
later, even when not formally being homeschooled, the experience had formed a sort of 'culture' in our family of learning at home and with each other that was very beneficial in a lot of ways.

it was a great experience -- but being in public schools is a very beneficial experience in many ways too.
 
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Similar to what i put in another post recently, i also have family members that do homeschooling. Four girls. All four of them are very well behaved and obedient and respectful to their parents and other elders. They are all talented in speaking German, art (have won competitions), horse riding (have won competitions), various instruments (been in multiple bands/won solo competitions. as well as having been in recording studios), singing, frequently performing in small concerts up to festivals. The oldest has been to Germany. As a family they have traveled to various areas of the US and even done some hiking in the mountains. They have also had their hands in other experiences such as gymnastics. They are all well socialized and have no problems with kids their own age or adults, because they get to experience such a wide variety of activities. They are also all well educated in all the primary subjects.
So they are probably better at socialization than most public school kids because they don't learn all the negative behaviors that can be learned in public school, and they spend time around a larger range of ages of people. They don't live in an area with a lot of home schoolers, but there are some. The parents simply create their own opportunities to educate and expand their childrens experiences. So lack of socialization and experiences (or this idea that they don't face tough situations and therefore will be helpless adults) has more to do with what they are offered and less to do with home schooling itself.
 
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