Mayor Monday
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I noticed a few boards that had to do with traditional schooling. But is there anyone on here who never went/left?
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Homeschooled/Unschooled?
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Variety.Gamer 4438
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It's not the simplest thing for the parents who do it. So congrats to all of them. I've never been though.
Mayor Monday
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Very true. It's so unfortunate more children can't have the opportunity. It all boils down to state law and the personal lives of the family.
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I went to public school, became a teacher and ended up leaving the scene because I never understood until I was smack dab in the middle of it how horrible public schooling is at the moment. While I believe an education is extremely important, public school needs an upgrade if it wants to stay relevant in today’s world. We’re not all factory workers anymore and a lot of us have different learning styles and interests. I don’t agree with the one size fits all standard in American education. I will be homeschooling my child.
I personally homeschooled for all 12 of my grade years in school since Kindergarten was horrible for me and I will definitely say it is one of the best things that ever happened to me and my family. 
Pro tip for those homeschooling: dual enroll at a technical/junior college as soon as you are comfortable to build college credit and possibly find something you want to do that doesn't require 4+ years of school to do.
Pro tip for those homeschooling: dual enroll at a technical/junior college as soon as you are comfortable to build college credit and possibly find something you want to do that doesn't require 4+ years of school to do.
Mayor Monday
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I personally homeschooled for all 12 of my grade years in school since Kindergarten was horrible for me and I will definitely say it is one of the best things that ever happened to me and my family.
Pro tip for those homeschooling: dual enroll at a technical/junior college as soon as you are comfortable to build college credit and possibly find something you want to do that doesn't require 4+ years of school to do.
Good advice! The high school I go to online has extra courses available to opt-in to that if you take, you will be able to leave with college credits. I jumped on this when I enrolled.
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I was in homeschooling in 3rd through 5th grade, and then again in 7th grade. I enjoyed it quite a bit as a kid, but looking back now, I'm glad that I spent more time in public schools because I personally don't learn very well simply by reading text online, and I honestly can't recall actually learning a whole lot in those years. I also kinda BS'ed my way through homeschooling because I would have a text to read, and in the quiz if I answered yes to the one question on the quiz--"did you do the reading?"--regardless of whether or not I actually did the reading, then I would get 100% for that assignment. I suppose I did pretty well on the Ohio Achievement Assessment every year, so I must've learned something.
The only downside to switching between schools so much is that I didn't get a chance to establish true peer relationships until I went back to public school in 8th grade. That was a big social hindrance for me, though the reason why I did homeschooling in 7th grade was because I got bullied by peers and teachers in 6th grade at the city school. Once I went back to public school in 8th grade I went somewhere else and it was a lot better for me, so I stayed there until I graduated high school.
The only downside to switching between schools so much is that I didn't get a chance to establish true peer relationships until I went back to public school in 8th grade. That was a big social hindrance for me, though the reason why I did homeschooling in 7th grade was because I got bullied by peers and teachers in 6th grade at the city school. Once I went back to public school in 8th grade I went somewhere else and it was a lot better for me, so I stayed there until I graduated high school.
Glad to hear that you are doing that and I also would recommend getting an Associates as well through a technical/junior college before going to a university (if you decide to follow that path due to your interests) so you have something to show for your first 2 years of course work (just in case if something happens, college is full of surprises) and it also makes it so much easier to transfer as well!
Yeah, that is the one downside of homeschooling: far fewer relationships with peers. If you are someone who is socially akward (which is what I was at the start), don't mind being introverted (prefer being to yourself), or have other ways to meet other peers (homeschool co-ops, Boy Scouts, sports, etc.), homeschooling truly is a dream to experience for your educational journey.
Additionally, it is critical that parents are also 100% in on it to produce the best results for their children academically.Mayor Monday
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Understandable! Everyone's preferences are different based on experience, so I'm glad you were able to see both sides. But I can totally see the whole point of it can be difficult to not have peer relationships. In order to fill this gap throughout the years, I joined programs I enjoyed to spend some time with others my age. I learned that I didn't like it as much as adult groups though, so I started going to adult meetings for hobbies I liked instead. It definitely helped me better understand what kind of people I liked being with.
I was mostly unschooled for my childhood, I tried going to public school a few times but I've got pretty bad mental health issues and the public school setting made them worse, so I've had much more productivity and better health from working on learning at home.
