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Homeschooling - 6 Reasons Why You Should Home School Your Children (1596 hits)


Here are reasons why you shouldn't send your kids to traditional school:

1. Out Dated Education Systems.

2. Oversized classes.

3. Continuous Budget Cuts.

4. Rising Criminal Activity in School.

5. Mediocrity.

6. Lack of Wealth Building Education.



The education that they are teaching the kids in school has not been changed since the baby boomers were attending. They are teaching industrial age education in this information age. The system really needs to be overhauled because we are living in a completely different world than the industrial age. What worked for Grand Daddy sure isn't going to cut it for our children when they graduate. More kids leave school these days deep in debt before they even get a job or a good start in life. Something tells me that they don't really want the population to get too smart. Something is definitely wrong with this picture don't you think? Right now they (authorities) expect us to be dumb enough to buy their excuse that the reason for the price hike in fuel is due to a supply & demand issue. Do you really think that there is not enough gas to go around? Then why are all of the automobile manufacturers overproducing gas guzzling SUV's including Toyota who used to be known for their small compact cars?

Oversized classes:

Class sizes used to be around 20 - 25 students not too long ago. Nowadays 30 - 35 seems to be the norm. Do you think that the teachers can handle a class that size? They can only handle what they can handle, period. Can you blame them? They only get paid so much to do their job. Most teachers will only work consistently with the main achievers in the class. Sure there are some teachers who really take pride in their jobs & are willing to the extra mile with their students but they represent the minority. If your child is a difficult learner then he or she won't get the same treatment that the achievers will.

Continuous Budget Cuts:

The government spends a lot more in war & space exploration than in educating your children who will be the taking over when & if we ever get to retire. When they do allocate money to education, most of it goes to the public schools than the higher levels. Cut backs are the main reasons why our average class size is 30 - 35 students. They are cutting back on hiring enough professionals to teach the students. They are even cutting back on books & supplies. I have even heard of schools without soap regularly in the rest rooms in many public schools throughout the US & Canada.

Rising Criminal Activity in School:

This has got to be one of the biggest worries that a parent could go through. We all heard stories of the Columbine Highschool Shooting; well this kind of thing seems to be a growing worry for authorities. Almost every month you hear of some kind of incident involving a gun in our schools.

Mediocrity:

They are teaching our kids how to settle with less than what they are worth instead of teaching them about how great they can be. Our children are not sheep to feed the economy. They deserve the best & it won't come from traditional school. The middle class is quickly disappearing in the US & Canada & the main reason is because of all this mediocrity that they are trying to get everyone to swallow. Maybe that's why there are so many people that believe everything that the media (the government's tool) tells them nowadays.

Lack of Wealth Building Education:

When was the last time you heard of a class that teaches you how to become a Millionaire? The closest thing that comes close to teaching success is maybe a course in business or managerial skills. Most of these classes are geared around working for a company instead of how to build an empire.

These 6 reasons should be more than enough to get you thinking about what they are actually teaching your children in school. I would encourage you to look in to these issues a little more before you even consider taking your kids out of school.

Teaching your children on your own can be overwhelming for someone without any experience but it is definitely possible.

Education is not a priority for the government. I don't think they really want the masses to get too smart.

What do you think?
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Hello Earl,

In an ideal situation, no country should have a failing educational system. I believe that White America’s educational system is failing because White America is truly crumpling under its own concept that White America is the melting pot supposedly where all races or diversity is possible and it is not possible.

Tell me what you think.

Monday, August 2nd 2010 at 11:22PM
Harry Watley
@ Brother Earl,

[Almost every month you hear of some kind of incident involving a gun in our schools.]

Tell me about it! I keep reading as well as hearing on the news about the increasing violence occuring in schools and with youth in general. It really concerns me and I suspect that its indirectly related to the downturn in the economy w/ cuts everywhere. I heard from a friend in NC that libraries have closed in her area and that there aren't any recreational centers (YMCA) close by, but in the next town.

Although I am an advocate of homeschooling, my husband thought that we should send our child to school to have the experience of socializing and learning with his peers. As a result, I've become really active in the school ~~ joined the PTA and volunteer in my son's class. I keep both eyes and ears open to anything not good as well as I'm always watching.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2010 at 10:31AM
Jen Fad
Jen.... Jen... you are a very overly cautious mommy.... ((smile))
Wednesday, August 4th 2010 at 6:26PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Im not against home schooling... I've considered it a couple of times during our continuous moving with the military. Having at that time only one child I felt the importance of socialization and exposure to diverse cultures were needed for my son. Also, I felt that I could not offer him all of the Educational wisdom in which he needed... After all... I wanted him smarter than myself...

But like you.... I took on an active part in his educational experience... I realized that there were things that he had to get from "home" the school system could not provide those things. So, whether you home school or place your little one in public or private school.... Just keep in mind that ... there are still things you will have to teach him "at home" .................. Either way... It'll work out just fine....
Wednesday, August 4th 2010 at 6:39PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Clark I agree...
Wednesday, August 4th 2010 at 7:06PM
Siebra Muhammad
Hello to All,

Are you all suggesting that home schooling for Black Americans is the alternative to the present problems of public schooling?

What say you?

Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 10:10AM
Harry Watley
Hello Earl,

You said this, “Who teaches a child how to walk? The major concept behind home schooling...is to get the child to teach themselves. If you do decide on public school. Keep in mind that it is a "benefit" offered.…”

Well, Earl, how did you wind up in college where you met your wife? It would appear that the person that taught you how to walk as a child was incapable of teaching you what you learned in college.

You are simply not making any sense at all. Earl you need to go back to the wisdom board.

What say you?


Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 10:17AM
Harry Watley
it's an alternative... unless the parent have mental incapabilities... SUCH AS YOU....
That's when the STATE needs to SEIZE the Potential HAZARD!!!
Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 10:17AM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
WHAT SAY U??????????????? JACKAZZ!!!!??????????
Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 10:18AM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Hello Cynthia,

You said this, “it's an alternative…”

Are you talking about an alternative for Black American to the problems public schooling is facing?

I believe that was the question I asked. In other words, is this for Black American children since Black American has the highest dropout rate in the country?


Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 11:12AM
Harry Watley
Harry,

Do not bring your contaminated behind on the job, coughing and spreading your germs all over the place! You got sick days, USE THEM! We are growing tired of using masks and stocking up on Nyquil and vitamins every time you set foot in here! And if any one of us catches as much as H1N1 from you you're going to pay for our medical expenses!

Like Shaft said...CAN YOU DIG IT???
Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 12:18PM
Siebra Muhammad
Hello Siebra,

I read this comment. You posted it on another blog. Can you think of anything new and more inspiring?


Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 1:55PM
Harry Watley
no he didn't....
Harry GO TO YOUR DUMMY UP PAGE!!! I will comment about you... I choose not to have a discussion with you...........

Old Dumb Jackazz!! Shut the Fool UP!!! Do not address me!!!! i started to say something else.. but i will not longer allow your ignorance to take me out of my element....
Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 2:09PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Hello Earl,

I am not saying that there is something wrong with home schooling. I took an exception to your premise when you responded to Ms. Jen.

In other words, she pointed out that allowing her son to learn with his peers and acquiring social skills were more advantageous than a child being home schooled. In turn, you presented a lesser argument that since the parents of the first teachers the child would have a better advantage. I entirely disagree with you. Mrs. Jen has a fruitful argument. Therefore, it seems contradictory to me that you were not home schooled and done good. So, how would you expect your child to do better than you would when you are not a professional and at the same time, your child is not acquiring social skills of his peers?

Siebra, Cynthia calm down and throw your intelligence at me instead of barking at me, girls.

Tell me what you think.


Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 5:41PM
Harry Watley
oh... no he didnt...

Hary... bite me!!
Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 6:05PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
LOLOLOLOLOL!!!
Friday, August 6th 2010 at 10:11AM
Siebra Muhammad
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