Gregg Hagge: These poor people are deluded. They better never graduate from school, because their whole lives will END if they do. No more friends, no more socializing, no more connections--ohs noes! I know homeschoolers who have gone on to pretty elite universities on the east coast. I've known those who have graduated early and gone to work for YouTube. I've known those who have been elected as state representatives, those have quite literally become brain surgeons, (did you know the head of the Human Genome Project was a homeschooler, btw?) those who have gotten perfect SAT scores, and I know those who are waiting tables at a pizza place. (Not everyone is wildly successful, either in homeschool or in public or private school.) You would be AMAZED at what you're "allowed" to do. Everyone "knows" that if you don't graduate from an accredited high school, you'll end flipping burgers at best and more likely dealing drugs. What if that weren't actually true? What if you cou! ld get into the Ivy Leagues? What if you could graduate high school at age 18 with an Associate's degree under your belt? What if you could be running your own business during your teenage years, and volunteering and making community connections while everyone else is trapped in school? Can I Still Go To College? http://www.wagnerweb.org/wagnerweb/Homeschool_101/...My spouse and I are in contact with about ONE person we went to public school with. I refuse to attend my high school reunions at all...he goes back to his and just shakes his head. "Ninety percent of those people are STILL living in the same town, never went anywhere, never did anything with their lives," he says. "It never ceases to amaze me at how many people just never escaped."...Show more
Cassey Hollinghurst: Well you wont be as social. Itll be hard to make friends because most friends are made in school since thats were you hang out most of the time
Daren Ventrice: it looks pretty weird on job ! applications and it might making it a little harder to get int! o competitive colleges
Malcom Fenoff: That varies on a case to case basis. I'm a home schooled senior and have been home schooled since I was in 8th grade, and my brother is a sophomore and he has been home schooled since he was in 4th grade. We both love it and, along with our parents, wish we had done it from the beginning. The curriculum can be molded to meet the child's needs and not the other way around.As far as the previous answers are concerned, they are mistaken. Tell me, you're in public school now, correct? How much time do you get to spend socializing? In class you're to pay attention to the teacher and do your schoolwork, not talk to your friends. So, basically you have lunch, where you have 20-30 minutes to go through the line and get your food(unless you packed your lunch) and then eat your food. It's not a good idea to eat too fast, as your body doesn't process you've eaten. So, that leaves minimal time to chat there, as well. Whereas, if you home scho! ol, you live life (as far as socialization) much like an adult. You deal with people of all ages and from all walks of life, not just people in your age group. You'll be able to socialize when doing things like volunteering, sports teams, book clubs and home school co-ops(that often offer things like field trips, dances, and graduation ceremonies). If you are considering home schooling, I encourage you to look up your state's laws(yes, they vary in each state some super easy, others-not so much) and see whats involved. Then, look up some statistics as far as colleges/universities and employers as the person who answered stating it would be harder for you to continue your education or start a career is definitely mistaken. In fact, some colleges(including top universities) actively seek out home schooled students. I recommend getting on your choice university/universities' websites and taking a look at their home school admissions policy. Of all the schools I've ever looked! at(trust me, I've researched quite a lot), I've never found one that w! asn't home school friendly. Best of luck. You CAN still be successful. My experience has been amazing and I've learned so much more than I ever thought possible. I'm already earning college credits and plan on having my BA in Early Childhood/Youth Studies as soon as next year. I plan on opening an In Home/Family Day Care and home schooling my own future children....Show more
Anibal Katayama: It makes your world very small. No other peers to learn to get along with, not tutor right there, no extra curricular, no boys etc....pretty boring . You also have to be very self motivated.
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