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jmathai ◴[] No.46000348[source]
I do think Covid forced people to ask questions they hadn’t before.

We have sent our kids to private, poor quality and top rated schools.

We saw a stark difference between the poor quality and higher cost options. No surprise.

But the reason we are considering home schooling our younger kids was surprising. It says something about a system dedicated to teaching children when parents think they can do as well or better.

That’s just education. The social situation in schools is ludicrous. Phones, social media, etc. what a terrible environment we adults have created for kids to learn both educationally and socially.

Home schooling has answers for ALL of that.

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Yizahi ◴[] No.46003678[source]
Poor kids :( . Hope the damage won't be lasting for them, at least they did went to proper schools previously and have some basics taught.
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sparrish ◴[] No.46007516[source]
I'll gladly stand up my 7 homeschooled kids next to any public school kids.

All tested above grade level on state mandatory testing throughout their schooling.

Two graduated early (some with college credits).

My adult children (4 sons, ages 19-25) have gainful employment, living on their own (2 own their own homes), and standing on their own. One is married (I got a grandkid!), all have friends, communities they're involved in, and are healthy (physically and mentally).

None take prescription meds nor struggle with anxiety or depression.

Poor public school kids... I hope they can find help for the damage they suffered. <grin>

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meroes ◴[] No.46007851[source]
You didn’t mention how many went to college
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1. sparrish ◴[] No.46010749[source]
None chose to go to college so far. The kind of work they wanted to do didn't require it so they didn't. If they had wanted to be medical doctors, lawyers, or some kind of physical engineer, I'm sure they could have gotten into a good college and found a good job for that.

One is a commercial sheet metal worker and owns his own home.

Another is a Linux sysadmin and owns his own home and has a spouse and a child.

Another is a restaurant equipment repairman and rents.

Finally, my 19 year old just started his airplane mechanic apprenticeship and rents.

My other three are still in school and living in our family home.

The thought at you need college degree to find meaningful employment or to live a joyful life is simply false so I don't consider it a metric for homeschooling success.

I teach my kids how to learn and encourage them to get out there and be productive doing work they enjoy and raising their own families.

Success in my book means they can function as an adult, stand on their own financially, find a good spouse, and bring me some awesome grandkids to spoil.

I don't have a college degree but I make plenty to raise 7 kids while working from home. I got to be there for all their first steps and struggles through Algebra 2 and everything in between. I wouldn't trade working from home and homeschooling for anything. It's been very fulfilling.

Now where's my grandkids! <grin>