Ask500

As much as I believe in "choice" when it comes to educating our children, I have to say no. When you enroll your children in a public school you have to roll with whatever curriculum is provided. If you'd like your children to be taught another "theory" homeschool them, get a private teacher or send them to a private school that teaches what you believe.

Personally, I taught (teach) my children about evolution and creation. I explained both in great detail and told them why some people believed in one and some believed the other. I like to give my children as much info as possible about most subjects. Other parents can do the same if their children are being taught evolution (if that's something they don't believe in).

I do not homeschool for religion reasons. I homeschool because I didn't want my children being taught to pass a test. I wanted them to have a love and desire for learning.

Believe me, there is NO funding. I have paid for every piece of my children's education and it's not cheap. There are public virtual schools all over the US, but the parents don't get to choose the curriculum and it's free as long as the family is enrolled. These are considered public schools though (www.k12.com).

Homeschooling in high school is legal in all 50 states. You don't have to be rich or famous. A lot of families participate in co-ops. I run a local homeschool organization and we have teachers that now homeschool their children. These teachers take the time to teach some subjects to all the members of the co-op. Sometimes parents are not comfortable teaching a subject and this is a way to remedy that.

There are also schools online (local and national) that children can attend if parents are not comfortable teaching certain lessons.

By the time high school rolls around, many homeschoolers are self-sufficient. My 10 year old has no problem digging through my old college texts and teaching herself many things that even I was unable to pick up.

Absolutely. It's a generalization, but homeschooled students tend to be more serious about their studies. My children don't hate school like most kids. I taught them a love for learning and they know that, that does NOT have to happen in a classroom environment. They are also self-sufficient learners and could probably teach themselves most subjects with just a book.

I am a homeschooling mother of 3, so of course I think we should be able to. My children are more socially developed than their peers. I won't talk about education because they are light years ahead. As a parent you do have to put forth the effort to keep them socialized. As far as not being able to get into a good college?? Do your research, schools DEFINITELY enroll homeschooled children. My daughter is 10 and already planning to get her high school diploma while getting her associates degree at a major college.

I think people should be more open-minded. People say a lot of hurtful things to and about homeschooling families. It's quite silly and usually they aren't knowledgeable at all.

What?

Noooooooooo! lol

I guess it depends on the country. In the US it is not illegal, BUT there is a fine line between abuse and spanking so most people try to stay away from it I suppose.

I notice Americans were spanked more, eh?