Un-biased definition: School work at home.
Contrary to popular beliefs, kids who are home schooled DO have friends, DO have lives, and AREN'T all religious. Parents do it if they don't live in a place with a decent school district, or want their kids to have a better education than any school can give them. The one on one attention helps them to grasp facts and ideas and formulas better.
There are home-school groups, co-ops, 4Hs, sports, etc. And that doesn't even include the non-homeschool-only activities that they can participate in.
And in most cases, it's not parents randomly trying to teach their kids. There are curriculums that the parents can order, that outlines every step of the way kind of like a script, so they really don't have to know much, but still be as good of a teacher as one with a degree.
If done sucessfully, the homeschooled child will end up having friends that attend private schools, public schools, AND who are also homeschooled.
People actually EXIST outside of a physical school. Shocking, I know.
I'm a 14 year old girl, and have been homeschooled all of my life. And believe me, I go out, I have fun, I have a boyfriend, I have FRIENDS. There's even homeschool proms and dances where I am that I go to.
Don't believe the stereotype.
Contrary to popular beliefs, kids who are home schooled DO have friends, DO have lives, and AREN'T all religious. Parents do it if they don't live in a place with a decent school district, or want their kids to have a better education than any school can give them. The one on one attention helps them to grasp facts and ideas and formulas better.
There are home-school groups, co-ops, 4Hs, sports, etc. And that doesn't even include the non-homeschool-only activities that they can participate in.
And in most cases, it's not parents randomly trying to teach their kids. There are curriculums that the parents can order, that outlines every step of the way kind of like a script, so they really don't have to know much, but still be as good of a teacher as one with a degree.
If done sucessfully, the homeschooled child will end up having friends that attend private schools, public schools, AND who are also homeschooled.
People actually EXIST outside of a physical school. Shocking, I know.
I'm a 14 year old girl, and have been homeschooled all of my life. And believe me, I go out, I have fun, I have a boyfriend, I have FRIENDS. There's even homeschool proms and dances where I am that I go to.
Don't believe the stereotype.
Non-Home School Kid: What school do you go to?
Home school kid: I'm homeschooled.
Non-Home School Kid: Oh, wow, how do you meet anyone?
Home school kid: I'm homeschooled, not under house arrest. Plus, I met you, didn't I?
Home school kid: I'm homeschooled.
Non-Home School Kid: Oh, wow, how do you meet anyone?
Home school kid: I'm homeschooled, not under house arrest. Plus, I met you, didn't I?
by Outdoorillusionxo January 21, 2010
:in general, the mindset of those who are unfamiliar with homeschooling is that homeschoolers are unsocialized, intolerant, self-righteous, abnormal people. Yes, some homeschoolers are. However, the vast majority are normal people who simply choose a more specialized/focused educational program. Through homeschooling, one has the freedom to move at one's own pace; completing work at a quicker pace or spending more time on a concept as needed. Many homeschoolers have tutors for some subjects, take a few courses at public high schools, use video courses, or enroll in college courses while still in high school, in addition to parental instruction. Mostly, they just want the freedom to pursue their interests in depth, while still fulfilling high school requirements.
As a homeschooler, I can place a high emphasis on music, yet not abandon academics, while pursuing my high school education. While maintaining a 4.2 GPA, I take music lessons, sing in choir, play in my city's youth symphony, and am highly involved in Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Varsity Jazz Band at a public high school. I have also composed music for a drama to be performed at the high school. Yes, I do have many friends who are my age, a large percentage of them being public schooled. I also wear normal clothes and shop at stores like Express, American Eagle, and The Gap. I am a normal person who just likes to accomplish as much as possible.
by Piccolista September 10, 2006
a person who is taught at home. incredibly cool, pleasant, sexy and sensitive people
(I bet you can't guess what the writer of this thinks he is)
(I bet you can't guess what the writer of this thinks he is)
by OgreMage March 17, 2005
A Method of torture or at least that’s how it’s many victims plea
It’s highest usage case (pre covid) was for parents (usually Christian conservative although types may vary) to control their children and what they see and how they act
There are varying tiers of homeschooling
with the worst usually being the most common unfortunately
Tier 1: Actually good, with education and socialization being well rounded with things that aren’t just some dumb church group IE Sports, Park meetups, Clubs, Partial public school etc, however it is important to note that even this tier while not being the worst is still probably not the greatest either because it’s very difficult to socialize as a kid outside of school seeing as how most kids are in school when your out
Tier 2: If you’ve fallen into this tier then congratulations because you got horrible RNG on birth and are probably super depressed right now, in this tier the parents aren’t teaching the children at all and they’re home all day with no friends and nothing to do but TV and video games (depending on circumstance you might not even have that!) the types of parents who homeschool their children this way are usually Christian conservatives who wanted to keep their child away from different views and opinions while at the same time being absolutely lazy
in this tier it’s the fuckin bible or nothing baby! And if you dare criticize these parents they’ll gaslight and mentally abuse you to no end
It’s highest usage case (pre covid) was for parents (usually Christian conservative although types may vary) to control their children and what they see and how they act
There are varying tiers of homeschooling
with the worst usually being the most common unfortunately
Tier 1: Actually good, with education and socialization being well rounded with things that aren’t just some dumb church group IE Sports, Park meetups, Clubs, Partial public school etc, however it is important to note that even this tier while not being the worst is still probably not the greatest either because it’s very difficult to socialize as a kid outside of school seeing as how most kids are in school when your out
Tier 2: If you’ve fallen into this tier then congratulations because you got horrible RNG on birth and are probably super depressed right now, in this tier the parents aren’t teaching the children at all and they’re home all day with no friends and nothing to do but TV and video games (depending on circumstance you might not even have that!) the types of parents who homeschool their children this way are usually Christian conservatives who wanted to keep their child away from different views and opinions while at the same time being absolutely lazy
in this tier it’s the fuckin bible or nothing baby! And if you dare criticize these parents they’ll gaslight and mentally abuse you to no end
by VeryGoodwithWords April 7, 2021
Literally hell. You lose all social life, have no friends, and eventually slip into crippling loneliness and depression.
by depressed_guy69 July 31, 2020
Johnny "So where do you go to school?"
Susie "I'm a homeschooler."
Johnny "oh, so whats it like being a shut in?"
Susie *rolls eyes* "well so far i haven't been shot, nobody has tried to sell me drugs, never had a drop of booze, and i'm not pregnant...so pretty good.
Susie "I'm a homeschooler."
Johnny "oh, so whats it like being a shut in?"
Susie *rolls eyes* "well so far i haven't been shot, nobody has tried to sell me drugs, never had a drop of booze, and i'm not pregnant...so pretty good.
by D Me April 25, 2007
One who is schooled at home, esp. with curricula designed to teach each individual subject. Schooling at home allows one to work at the pace necessary for that individual.
Homeschoolers are often associated and confused with the group known as nerds, or with non-sociable, sheltered individuals. While there are many homeschoolers whom would be considered nerds by most, to say that all homeschoolers are nerds or non-sociable is a hasty generalization.
In truth, looking at public schools, there are essentially the same amount of nerds and introverts. The problem of lacking social skills is not an issue of the school you choose to go to; it is simply a problem of a personality that one must work to get rid of.
A lack of social skills is unhealthy for nearly everyone. To blame this issue on the fact that someone has school at home makes the problem worse altogether, i.e., it's like dousing a house that is under no danger of burning down with gallons of water, only to realize that the house right next to it is collapsing in flames... attacking something that isn't the cause of the problem.
I, myself am homeschooled and, quite frankly, have more friends than the average public schooler (a good 70% of my friends are public-schoolers, mind you).
I know about more music (meaning many different bands) than the average public-schooler.
Among my favorite places to shop for clothes are American Eagle, Buckle, Banana Republic, Guess, Gap and Target (don't jump on my case. Target's clothes easily compare to American Eagle's, for sure).
So the stereotype condemning homeschoolers is not altogether true. I would admit that it's not absolutely unreasonable. However, I have to say again that homeschoolers are not the issue. It's nerds/introverts/sheltered people in general.
In truth, looking at public schools, there are essentially the same amount of nerds and introverts. The problem of lacking social skills is not an issue of the school you choose to go to; it is simply a problem of a personality that one must work to get rid of.
A lack of social skills is unhealthy for nearly everyone. To blame this issue on the fact that someone has school at home makes the problem worse altogether, i.e., it's like dousing a house that is under no danger of burning down with gallons of water, only to realize that the house right next to it is collapsing in flames... attacking something that isn't the cause of the problem.
I, myself am homeschooled and, quite frankly, have more friends than the average public schooler (a good 70% of my friends are public-schoolers, mind you).
I know about more music (meaning many different bands) than the average public-schooler.
Among my favorite places to shop for clothes are American Eagle, Buckle, Banana Republic, Guess, Gap and Target (don't jump on my case. Target's clothes easily compare to American Eagle's, for sure).
So the stereotype condemning homeschoolers is not altogether true. I would admit that it's not absolutely unreasonable. However, I have to say again that homeschoolers are not the issue. It's nerds/introverts/sheltered people in general.
by Will P. January 30, 2007