The Myths of Homeschooling

[ChristopherPaul]

Has anyone seen this blog series? I am curious what some thoughts are from the people here.



The Myths of Homeschooling #1

Myth #1: If you don't homeschool your kids, you're not a good parent

Myth #2: Homeschooling more actively involves parents in their children's educations

Myth #3: The educational methodology behind most homeschooling curriculum is superior to the methodology used in public schools

The Myths of Homeschooling #2

Myth #4: The ________________ method is by far the best way to homeschool kids

Myth #5: A parent is a child's best teacher

The Myths of Homeschooling #3

Myth #6: It is "more Christian" to homeschool

Myth #7: Homeschooling protects our children

Myth #8: Homeschooled children are smarter than their peers

The Myths of Homeschooling #4 (Conclusion)

Homeschooling is not for everyone

No one educational method reigns

Don't despise the basics

God is a God of grace

Education is not the path to salvation

 

[bond-servant]

Boy, addressing all these would be a reeaaally long reply. I'll take myth #2:

Myth #2: Homeschooling more actively involves parents in their children's educations

This is not a myth! No matter how involved a parent is in their children's public or private education, it is not the same as actively TEACHING their child 8+ hours a day. Plus the prep time before. By nature of the beast the parent plays a much more active part in their child's education, and has a hands on understanding how each child learns.

That said, I DO believe the statement under myth #4. "Homeschooling is not for everyone"

Homeschooling is certainly an 'ideal' in my opinion, but not for everyone.
Though it has great rewards for everyone, including the parent, it takes a lot of sacrifice and commitment : and if the parent does not have the time/energy/ability to not only prepare and teach the lessons, but plan activities (social and outreach, lifeskills, etc.) for their children, it will end up cheating everyone involved.

 

[LadyFlynt]

I will comment on this later...

for now this smiley will have to do....

 

[JohnV]

This makes it sound like myths are a myth.

 

[Puritanhead]

Originally posted by ChristopherPaul
Myth #4: The beer method is by far the best way to homeschool kids

You left one blank... I filled it in for you Christopher.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Originally posted by Puritanhead

Originally posted by ChristopherPaul
Myth #4: The beer method is by far the best way to homeschool kids

You left one blank... I filled it in for you Christopher.

Did you mean this or this?

The account books for the Percy family of Northumberland reveal that in 1512 the lord and lady shared a quart of beer and a quart of wine each day for breakfast. Their two children in the nursery, aged about 8 and 10, shared a quart of beer at breakfast.

 

[WrittenFromUtopia]

 

[Puritanhead]

Originally posted by VirginiaHuguenot

The account books for the Percy family of Northumberland reveal that in 1512 the lord and lady shared a quart of beer and a quart of wine each day for breakfast. Their two children in the nursery, aged about 8 and 10, shared a quart of beer at breakfast.

A part of this complete breakfast. It's magically delicious!

 

[Plimoth Thom]

Originally posted by VirginiaHuguenot

Originally posted by Puritanhead

Originally posted by ChristopherPaul
Myth #4: The beer method is by far the best way to homeschool kids

You left one blank... I filled it in for you Christopher.

Did you mean this or this?

The account books for the Percy family of Northumberland reveal that in 1512 the lord and lady shared a quart of beer and a quart of wine each day for breakfast. Their two children in the nursery, aged about 8 and 10, shared a quart of beer at breakfast.

Beer was the Plymouth settlers' favorite beverage. Beer was their water.

sorry for getting so off topic.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Originally posted by Plimoth Thom

Originally posted by VirginiaHuguenot

Originally posted by Puritanhead

Originally posted by ChristopherPaul
Myth #4: The beer method is by far the best way to homeschool kids

You left one blank... I filled it in for you Christopher.

Did you mean this or this?

The account books for the Percy family of Northumberland reveal that in 1512 the lord and lady shared a quart of beer and a quart of wine each day for breakfast. Their two children in the nursery, aged about 8 and 10, shared a quart of beer at breakfast.

Beer was the Plymouth settlers' favorite beverage. Beer was their water.

sorry for getting so off topic.

Aye, I'll join you in the Puritan Pub for further discussion!

 

[bond-servant]

Where's a smiley shaking its head when you need one??

LOL, only on the PB could a homeschooling discussion turn into a beer discussion!