Random Thoughts About School

The New Year is upon us. 

I'm starting the New Year in a rather unusual yet exciting way--graduating college!

As I look back on my home school experience, I wouldn't change a whole lot if I had to do it over again.

One day I plan to write a book about my adventures in the field of home education. My hope is that someone might benefit from my story.

For some kids, school is at the top of their hate list. Of course, if this is the kids' attitude, then parents are just as miserable.

Little ones often dread spending eight hours crunched over their desk. 

By the time they reach high school, many teens don't even care to study. Then we wonder why people drop out and end up on the street.

The solution, or at least part of the solution, may be a lot closer than we thought.

Before I go further, I would like to give a disclaimer so someone doesn't chase after a fantasy here. Homeschooling does not always produce a good outcome.

I have seen kids who were supposedly "homeschooled", and still couldn't read at age 20. In my opinion, this is not a common occurance but it can happen. Homeschooling doesn't work for everyone, just as public school doesn't work for everyone. Each person is a different individual endowed with unique talents. 

I have heard it said that home schoolers are socially awkward and find it hard to make it in the real world.

There may be some level of truth to the socially awkward part. However, I have also seen kids from public school who are shy. 

There is nothing wrong with being a bit shy. Nothing.

Those who want everyone to be the same personality can just get over it. That would be terribly dry and boring.

Nothing makes me more determined than when someone tells me "You can't do this" or "It won't work". Therefore, when well-meaning friends said that homeschooling might keep me from being prepared for college, I resolved to prove them wrong.

I'm no genius. Just an average girl who decided to study and speed up her education. You can do the same.

I'd like to say that prospective doctors or nurses should take care when homeschooling. It might be wise to have a teacher explain math or science if it comes harder.

If I had done into higher science or up into the medical field, my limited knowledge of math and science would have me in trouble. However, I chose teaching so didn't have to worry so much.

Enough of this talk for now. Expect to hear more about education in my blogs from now on. Also feel free to comment below with constructive advice or suggestions.