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Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by carlosdp »

> Here are some things I struggle with at age 32:

> - Social awkwardness and anxiety

> - Difficulty in forming IRL friendships

> - Impatience with the idea of connecting on a meaningful level with other people: who needs ‘em?

> - An abiding sense of detachment from reality

I'm the same age and have the same things, and I went to traditional school K through university. Idk if that has much to do with how you were schooled, or at least not being home schooled doesn't just magically fix that.

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by dingnuts »

cratermoon wrote: post #3

The headline is somewhat begging the question, but the author's key observation is on point: People homeschooling their kids are implicitly, and sometimes explicitly, going for "opt out of being around average people".

I found this explanation extremely unsatisfying considering that you could make the same choice and put your child into private education if you're a successful tech person.

I know families that homeschool and I like to read articles like this one to see if anyone "gets it." So far, no hits.

They're opting out of mediocre instruction and government-mandated values enforcement ("DEI" in its public school curricula form); the other kids are irrelevant. The homeschoolers I know are average and have lots of social activities with average peers in their community.

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by ARandomerDude »

cratermoon wrote: post #3

The headline is somewhat begging the question, but the author's key observation is on point: People homeschooling their kids are implicitly, and sometimes explicitly, going for "opt out of being around average people".

Increasing the quantity and quality of good influences on your children is just good parenting.

If I know there's a kid down the street who seems like he will grow up to be a criminal, and another kid who seems like he'll grow up to be a kind, hard-working, well adjusted person, there is a 100% guarantee I will encourage my kids to play with the second kid, not the first.

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by cdme »

epicureanideal wrote: post #8

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I went to public school (not in SF) but the only "wokeness" was historically accurate — erm — history classes. We didn't have books banned in the library or English courses either.

The lack of physical safety is a product of policy (or rejection of) by the same people whining about "wokeness".

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by cratermoon »

klooney wrote: post #6
cratermoon wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I would never send my kids there. Why not, what's wrong with it? What could you do better at home, or what could private schools do better?

The lottery is pretty rough on people, and a lot of the schools are not amazing.

What's "not amazing" about them?

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by cratermoon »

dingnuts wrote: post #12
cratermoon wrote: post #3

The headline is somewhat begging the question, but the author's key observation is on point: People homeschooling their kids are implicitly, and sometimes explicitly, going for "opt out of being around average people".

I found this explanation extremely unsatisfying considering that you could make the same choice and put your child into private education if you're a successful tech person. I know families that homeschool and I like to read articles like this one to see if anyone "gets it." So far, no hits. They're opting out of mediocre instruction and government-mandated values enforcement ("DEI" in its public school curricula for…

If you look around and see "government-mandated values enforcement ("DEI" in its public school curricula form)", I already fear for your children, whether you home school them or not.

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by sitkack »

carlosdp wrote: post #11

> Here are some things I struggle with at age 32: > - Social awkwardness and anxiety > - Difficulty in forming IRL friendships > - Impatience with the idea of connecting on a meaningful level with other people: who needs ‘em? > - An abiding sense of detachment from reality I'm the same age and have the same things, and I went to traditional school K through university. Idk if that has much to do with how you were sch…

Those are all symptoms of ADHD. I am reluctant to point that out, but I see this a lot. I'd like to respond with a small footnote. Or wait until the comment drops below the fold. Alas, I cannot. :)

Re: Why is homeschooling becoming fashionable?

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Post by unstyledcontent »

cratermoon wrote: post #4
aurareturn wrote: post #2

Having gone through the San Francisco public schooling system, I would never send my kids there. I'd rather home school them if I lived in San Francisco, or if I have money, send them to private school.

> I would never send my kids there. Why not, what's wrong with it? What could you do better at home, or what could private schools do better?

I read thst San Francisco decided not to offer Algebra until high school so no one would feel left behind. One of those dystopian decisions that emerged from a well intentioned DEI initiative. A decision that defies logic and surprise didn't help. That would be enough of a red flag for me. https://priceonomics.com/why-did-san-francisco-schools-stop-...
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