Anyone here ever been homeschooled?

There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance.

I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con.

I got homeschooled by yo momma - in bed! Oooooh!

Is it actual homeschooling, or is it just tutoring?

" I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con. "

" I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con. "

" Is it actual homeschooling, or is it just tutoring? "

" I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con. "

" I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con. "

No. I know some people that have been homeschooled though.

I'm homeschooled, in 8th grade. I'm going to school next year to socialize and make more friends. You know, just be round people. Since you went to school, homeschooling will be great because you already have your friends that you can hang out with, and now you will have shorter school days. 
 
Now, cyberschool is COMPLETELY different from homeschooling. In cyber school, it's like going to school through the computer, you have a teacher that speaks using a headset and all that, I have never done that though. What I do is school on the computer. It show all my lessons for the day (math, science, etc.) and I'll click the lessons in the order I want to do them. There will be stuff to read, and there will be question. You can read, then fill the questions, do the questions as you go along, etc. It's great really. With stuff like math, I know what I'm doing most of the time and can just to the work and be done, don't have to read shit. Every two weeks or so, my mom goes on to her account for the program to check the work. Just simple stuff like check my grades, the system checks all the other stuff. Of course, there are other curriculums.
 
 
I really like it, but again, I want to go to school just to be around more people. I think it would be great to go homeschooled. I sleep in until about 10am every day, and then to school until about 1-1:30pm. Same work as you,  but I don't have to have to listen to a teacher before I do my work. I work at my own pace. 
 
Sometimes if I'm really stuck, I'll just have my mom help me, if that's what you mean by tutor. The only reason I'm going to school is to meet more people...but my friend's friends seem like pricks. Oh well, fake friends to get through the year like a normal teen! I can't wait! 
 
Hope I helped.

I know some girl who did it online, there's teachers you can phone whenever and you do the work pretty much when you want. Said it was good for her because she didn't mind the lack of social interaction, I think that's the main thing you need to consider.

" @Vinchenzo said:

" I'd list the lack of being in a social environment consistently every week as being a con. "

This. Homeschooling might seem appealing, but forming social skills is a pretty big part of high school. Homeschooling will just delay the pain, not make it go away.  Of course you may have tons of friends and that point might be irrelevant, but the social aspect is something not to be underestimated. "

Hehe.  I think people should do whatever they need to do to survive.  Because their life ain't none o' my business.

There are a lot of Fine girls at my school, i would consider the lack of them a Con.

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

From all my experience... home schooled people are weird

" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Just try not to sleep with you're teacher, it won't make you cooler.

I have never heard of homeschooling working to someone's advantage.

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" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

" @AlwaysAngry said:

" @oldschool said:

" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

The level of ignorance about hone school is enormous.  Like anything, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  It comes down to commitment.  South Park made it funny and at the same time, didn't help. "

I was homeschooled from 2nd grade till I graduated highschool. As long as you have hobbies and places to meet people and make friends it is alright. You might end up hating your mom... Just sayin.

I met someone that was home-schooled last weekend at a party. She was older than me and was explaining to me how stupid most people are for having jobs, and that everyone should just sell drugs like her, because she makes so much money. Then she proceeded to ridicule me some more, because I work for a living. Then I realized this was her thinly-veiled way way of hitting on people. Then I realized she used to be home-schooled, sells drugs, was pretty smashed/high, and not very attractive.
 
Moral: If you are home-schooled you will become an ugly chick desperate for sex and crazy about money, not caring what you need to do to get either.
You don't want to become a female drug-dealer, do you?

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" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

The level of ignorance about hone school is enormous.  Like anything, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  It comes down to commitment.  South Park made it funny and at the same time, didn't help. "

I went to school for a day (the school said it would be good to see where I fit in, whatever)and everybody was so shocked when I said I was homeschooled. I look, act, and am a normal person. "

social interactions are an important part of growing up, YO

You can take online classes instead of your mom teaching you. 
 
Pros:  Take it in your own time, graduate faster.
Cons: Not being around peers, not being able to take electives that you want.

" social interactions are an important part of growing up, YO "

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" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

The level of ignorance about hone school is enormous.  Like anything, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  It comes down to commitment.  South Park made it funny and at the same time, didn't help. "

I went to school for a day (the school said it would be good to see where I fit in, whatever)and everybody was so shocked when I said I was homeschooled. I look, act, and am a normal person. "

"And Natetomax, if you get homeschooled you will have alot more free time on your hand. "

" @AlwaysAngry said:

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" @AlwaysAngry said:

" @oldschool said:

" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

The level of ignorance about hone school is enormous.  Like anything, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  It comes down to commitment.  South Park made it funny and at the same time, didn't help. "

I went to school for a day (the school said it would be good to see where I fit in, whatever)and everybody was so shocked when I said I was homeschooled. I look, act, and am a normal person. "

yeah, same here. I'm homeschooled but am totally normal. :P just watch out for the stereotypical homeschoolers, they do exist... >_< "

I haven't caught what level of schooling you're talking about, Nate.  It may be important to check what your local regulations are.  Education without some piece of paper at the end of it, is just called "reading". ;)
The Canadian province where I live, you can only "homeschool" until Grade 8.  Taking high school level must be done through the board of education, which means a) certified private school, b) attending high school or c) taking correspondence courses via the board of education.  There are usually two more options for adults: the G.E.D. which is a test on Grade 12 equivalence, and Adult Basic Education which typically gives you a proper high school transcript for getting in to college/university.  Your mileage may vary depending on where you live. I know next to nothing about education policies in the states.
 
If you're talking about post-secondary (aka tertiary) school, then yeah, any combination you can think of for attending or not attending a physical campus, is out there. I'm back at university after several years of working in my field. I had the choice of correspondence+career or attending campus full time. A campus is definitely a social and professional bonus. Friends happen, and the peers and professors you meet will influence the rest of your life.  Japan wants to see a Bachelor's degree in order for me to work there.  Doesn't matter how well I've done for myself with a 2-year diploma. :)

Also, Peter Petrelli is right.  Life gets a lot better after high school.

I was homeschooled when I was a lot younger, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. When I came back into the normal school system, I was ahead. So I think that it is really dependent upon how the education goes, and if you are willing to put more into it than a normal school system.

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who cares if your a little bit better educated if everyone thinks your a fucking weiner because you dont know how to talk to people and not be a weiner.

" who cares if your a little bit better educated if everyone thinks your a fucking weiner because you dont know how to talk to people and not be a weiner. "

I was home-schooled from the second grade until the beginning of high-school, at which point I entered an online schooling program. Actually, to be more accurate, I was sort of unintentionally unschooled for most of that time. Lots of family problems got in the way of my parents actually teaching me anything, so I ended up having to rely on my own curiosity for education. It worked out okay, as I did exceptionally well on the little evaluation test the program gave me when I first enrolled, but I was definitely lucky. 
 
As for the regular home-schooling that most people get, it works perfectly fine. Just don't do what I did.

Honestly Kindergarten to at least highschool is all about 
 
A.  Basic Math/reading/writing skills
 
B.  Meeting people, learning how to interact with people, learning how to lie/tell when someone is lying, dealing with deadlines/a schedule, things like that.
 
To be successful in life B is more important, A can be taught at home, B can't.
 
If you are stuck homeschooled make it a point to do things in the community even if you hate it.  Sports/your religious community of choice/music/the gym/ANYTHING don't treat homeschooling as a vacation from the world.

" @AlwaysAngry said:

" @oldschool said:

" @natetodamax said:

" There is a chance that I might start homeschooling next year for reasons that are irrelevant. I was wondering if anyone here has done homeschooling and could list the pros and cons of doing so. Also, would I have to have a parent or a tutor, or is there some way to take online courses of whatever? Excuse my ignorance. Thanks in advance. "

 It isn't like you never see anyone.

Really... not strange dungeon people. People think of it like we never go outside. "

The level of ignorance about hone school is enormous.  Like anything, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  It comes down to commitment.  South Park made it funny and at the same time, didn't help. "

you know whats the biggest con about homeschooling to me? not having a teacher. your parents are not teachers. sure they can read a textbook and tell you what it says but odds are it wont make any more sense to them than it does to you.
 
p.s. i know this doesnt apply to everyone. some people are smart and great teachers and will make good homeschool educators. but the majority of people are not these people.

A while ago I had to be pulled out of my school and homeschooled for a little over a month; I rarely got out of the house, I had no social interaction, and I would recommend something: if a parent teaches you, make sure they are involved with you in learning; otherwise, YOU WILL BE BORED OUT OF YOUR MIND.

I was homeschooled from kindergarten to 4th grade, then I transferred to a private school, then public school. 
 
When I transferred to the private school, I was way ahead of the kids cuz my mom did such a good job. Then when I transferred to the public school, I had a ridiculous advantage cuz my private school did a great job. Then I discovered pot.  
 
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" @oldschool: Is it wrong to aim for Marino's point count, yet only in posts? "

" @Rowr said:

" who cares if your a little bit better educated if everyone thinks your a fucking weiner because you dont know how to talk to people and not be a weiner. "

What? "