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1. over 12 years ago on PreTeena

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3. almost 13 years ago on PreTeena

   There are a lot of claims there. All unsupported. As I argued above, homeschooling actually produces more socially adept children than the average public schooler. There is plenty of interaction within peer groups through co-ops and activities like speech and debate— I can attest to that. Again, I have more friends from more places than most people who were public schooled.

   I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about when you speak of running and shooting. The survival instinct is inborn; not learned.

   Please do give some backing for your claims— not simply capital letters. Otherwise, you risk appearing ignorant.

4. almost 13 years ago on PreTeena

   Do check out my response below in a separate comment— I ‘m interested if you’re speaking from personal experience or merely stereotyping.

5. almost 13 years ago on PreTeena

   To those who have commented thus far:

   I find the majority of critics of homeschooling are those who have the least experience with homeschooling and have the least contact with homeschoolers. It’s understandable, really. Childhood for most people is defined by schooling, and someone who comes from a different background will probably at some point be subject to labels and stereotypes.

   Someone above said that homeschooling tends to produce social misfits. On the contrary, homeschoolers tend to have better social skills. Why? Simple: homeschoolers are forced go out and make friends. They’re not thrown together in some class; homeschoolers must make an effort to make friends.

   I was homeschooled since fourth grade. Wouldn’t change a thing. A shy child by nature, I was forced to develop my social skills and make friends in unusual settings. I now have more friends in more places than most people ever will in their lives. I was able to get a college-level internship three days a week during my junior and senior years of highschool: an opportunity that never would’ve been afforded me had I been in public school.

   To be sure, homeschooling is not for everyone. But homeschooling has a much higher rate of success than public school: I think that much is clear. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/30/testing-proves-success-of-grads/

   Do contact me if you have a any questions or comments. :)

   ~Anthony