Comments on: Why do most people think that people who home-school aren’t as intelligent as people who attend public school?

By: promise

promise — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:07:28 +0000

children who are homeschooled are more smart. they are because they have more time. they can study at the library and get the books they need rather than just text books. they are able to get more resources.

By: Babes101

Babes101 — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:22:46 +0000

People tend to think that you’ve been home schooled for a reason…like you need extra help. Then there are some that think home schooling is just an exuse to not do any schooling what so ever. I am home schooled, and the same thing has happened to me.
As for the socialising…it is a little different because you are mostly on your own when you are working..unless you have home schooled friends/brothers and sisters. But what they don’t realise is that you only have to work for a little over 4 hrs…so have plenty of time to go out with friends and things! (well thats what I’ve found)

Anyway thats my answer!!!

By: glurpy

glurpy — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:47:54 +0000

Those who assume that homeschooled kids aren’t as intelligent are taking the position that most homeschooling parents are not trained as teachers so can’t teach their kids effectively.

There’s also the part of who sticks out more: the ’smart’ homeschooled kids or the ones with difficulties or poor educational environment?

Another thing is the definition of ‘intelligent’. Most people use this word to refer to the knowledge a person has, not how well they think. So, if a grade 5 child in homeschooling doesn’t know some history or science thing that local school kids are studying, then the heads get shaken, tsk tsk’s are given, because “he’s just not learning as much at home”. Doesn’t matter that he’s spent his whole year studying ancient Rome or Egypt, has mummified a fish and can tell you all the parts of a fish. It never gets that far. The informal ‘testing’ adults do on homeschooled kids has a particular bias to what is being done in schools, as though there’s some age requirement to have certain knowledge.

By: chocogirl

chocogirl — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:32:29 +0000

because those who don’t home school aren’t intelligent enough to understand that those who home school are actually more intelligent becasue it requires more discipline. they can’t do it so they prefer to think that home schooling is only for the less intelligent.

By: Earl D

Earl D — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:51:28 +0000

Because they figure their parents are dolts who’ll let them watch Sponge Bob all day long.

To be honest if you watched Discovery or Science station all day long you’d be pretty smart.

By: maree

maree — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:11:27 +0000

People are just afraid of what they don’t understand. Therefore they don’t give it a chance. Don’t be persuaded by the minority-its not most people, its people who are ignorant toward some methods of education. i was home-schooled for a little while and I’m in advanced progressive English, advanced maths and I’m now going to a public school. I know which method i prefer and am looking at going back on.

By: thawk5il

thawk5il — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:39:52 +0000

I don’t know why, especially considering Reader’s Digest just published an article that included a homeschooling example. It also stated a Columbia U. Study that showed that homeschoolers scored higher on college entrance exams than p.s. students.
The main thing they assume is that homeschoolers have very little social interaction when this is not the case. Yes, there are a few bad examples of parents who don’t let their children socialize, but people fail to realize that these are the minority among homeschoolers. Most communities have homeschooling co-ops for socialization. There are millions of groups, many not directed exclusively towards homeschoolers.

By: AnaBanana

AnaBanana — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:53:47 +0000

I’ve been homeschooled my entire life, but last year (7th grade) I decided to go to school. Everybody thought I was going to be really dumb and unsocial. I hate how people stereotype like that, I was actually smartest in all my classes, made gold honor roll, and was in two advanced classes.
And not only was I homeschooled, but a lot of it was unschooling (where you don’t actually have things scheduled you just go “hey, let’s go to the zoo today!” and learn things just by living)
But it really varies, some homeschooled kids aren’t very smart, but it’s not because they’re homeschooled. Most homeschooled kids who aren’t too bright I find were in the public school system and then pulled out because they weren’t as smart or not very social, etc. But all the kids I know who have been homeschooled since the start, are very bright, creative individuals. And although they are mostly dorky kids, that doesn’t matter. Does Bill Gates look cool? No. But he’s got more money than anybody else!

By: fallfromgrace_90

fallfromgrace_90 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:38 +0000

Socially, I don’t think they’re as intelligent. In a public school, you’re in an environment where you’re forced to be with people, whether you like them or not. When you’re homeschooled, yes of course you can make friends, but you don’t have to be around people you don’t get along with everyday. For projects, you have to learn to work in a team to accomplish a goal, particularly in those problematic groups where some members decide not to work. In essence, I think children who are in public schools learn to deal with personality conflicts a lot better than homeschooled children. It’s not that I have anything against homeschooling, but it’s because they have less exposure to dealing with all types of people, and this is an essential skill throughout their careers.

By: DWW in Niagara

DWW in Niagara — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:03:28 +0000

in many cases (not all) home schooling altho having to fullfill the same material, is not as strict or educational fulfilling as a traditional school as the work may not be understood as well being taught by a parent who may not be as well educated. or the parent may be smart, but not have the ability to teach in a way that would be condusive to a learning environment