1 definition by Einalem the Thinker
A system where your parents are in control of your education, and not some so-called teacher they hardly ever see. In a functional homeschooling family, a parent teaches their child, can give them the attention and care they need. The parent can make sure that their child not only learns important facts, but grasps concepts as well. In this manner, a parent can also ensure that the beliefs and morals they have attempted to instill in their children are not corrupted by unruly, dysfunctional children, or teachers who want them to think like everyone else. Children should be encouraged to think on their own, and develop their own opinions. Their personalities should not be squashed, and they should not be overly-sheltered in a decent homeschooling environment.
Homeschool groups exist to make sure that children are able to socialize with others their age, and to offer extra classes (like ballroom dance, art, or more complicated classes parents are unable to teach). Often, groups will organize dances, field trips, and even sports teams or music and drama groups.
Unfortunately, not all homeschooling families work this way, but many do. Public and private schools do not always work either (in case no one else has noticed).
Homeschool groups exist to make sure that children are able to socialize with others their age, and to offer extra classes (like ballroom dance, art, or more complicated classes parents are unable to teach). Often, groups will organize dances, field trips, and even sports teams or music and drama groups.
Unfortunately, not all homeschooling families work this way, but many do. Public and private schools do not always work either (in case no one else has noticed).
by Einalem the Thinker April 2, 2008