Schooling

[lass of something much]

Puplic, because you can't make new friends if you stay at home!

that's not true, I'm homeschooled, and I have many friends, from church, homeschool group, M&D, and you guys, you've just gotta look in the right places!

[shisteer of nothing much]

For me, I love homeschooling. The freedom it allows is delightful and, socially, I prefer it. Academically, school is probably easier. Our family has never been very organised so we kind of have to sort our own schoolwork out, which can be hard because the accountability isn't there, but it's not too hard and the benefits of homeschooling far outweigh the risk of procrastination. We learn so many life skills that aren't really taught in school.
A homeschooling family we knew had a house fire and didn't have anywhere to live for over a year, so we took them in and they stayed with us. One of the little boys had fetal alcohol syndrome and could be rather trying at times. The first few weeks of them staying with us was chaos but we eventually learned how to live with him and even grew to enjoy his company.
It's lessons like that and character building experience that makes homeschooling so valuable. I'll come across difficult people in my life and I'll know how to manage myself around them. I learned to control my emotions and learned to see people as more important than objects or goals. I've learned to how to interact with people older than me and younger than me. I've even learned how to break into cars. I've gained an appreciation for knowledge of learnt the value of listening. My academic knowledge may not be as complete as it would be if I'd gone to school, but I have the tools needed to learn whatever skill necessary in my life and the ability to get along with other people. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

[Verdauga]

I like how you added breaking into cars right in the middle of that.

[shisteer of nothing much]

It is a useful skill and not commonly taught in the average school.

[Verdauga]

That's true, I suppose.

[shisteer of nothing much]

You suppose? Interesting.

You're homeschooled, right?

[Verdauga]

I am indeed.

[shisteer of nothing much]

What are your thoughts on the matter?

[Verdauga]

As to my favorite method? I've homeschooled all my life, so I'm kinda biased, but I do think the societal aspect of public schooling is well exaggerated.

[lass of something much]

I am indeed.

another!

[Verdauga]

Remember my revival of the homeschoolers thread? Or, likely more accurately, my part in it's revival?

[lass of something much]

No, I don't...