Sheltered, friendless, awkward, religious, when talking about homeschooled children this is what most people think. Homeschoolers often get asked a series of questions like, “Do you wake up at noon?”, “Do you stay in your pajamas?”, “Did you skip a grade?”, “Does your mom grade your papers?”. There are many different stereotypes about homeschooled children. It has to be aggravating for the child and the parents both to hear all of these accusations about being homeschooled. Children all over the world are homeschooled, and every child is homeschooled for their own reasons. Some popular ones are only religious children are homeschooled, homeschoolers are antisocial, and homeschoolers are less likely to succeed in college.
The most famous stereotype about homeschooled children is they must be religious. By religious people honestly think that they wear cloths over their heads and don’t do anything, because everything is a sin. Yes, it is true that the leading reason people
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People think that because these children have never been in a real class room before that after they graduate their twelve grades in the homeschooled setting they couldn’t possibly get used to the idea of a community college or even worse a university. Joan Bress states that “Colleges that have accepted homeschooled students appreciate the maturity and self-direction these students demonstrate. They believe that because homeschooled students have been involved in shaping their own education, they tend to be motivated learners and are comfortable assuming positions of leadership, both in class and in social situations” (17). It is a fact that homeschooled children actually score higher on test scores than children from public schools. This is due to the fact that the one-to-one learning time really helps a student and these kids are smarter because of
Homeschool stereotypes Whether you call it stereotyping or bigotry, the action of judging someone by their outward appearance is quite often demeaning. People get stereotyped for numerous reasons, but whatever the cause, it usually is not constructive. Obviously, the worst type of bigotry is Racism, which is discussed at length in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. However, to keep things lighter today, we will be discussing the problem of Homeschool Stereotypes. Homeschoolers are stereotyped as much as the next nerdy guys, but today we will only focus on a few.
Not long ago, my parents received an endless amount of criticism, similar to the Walls’ family, for their decision to homeschool my siblings and me. Many “feared” for us, because according to them, there was no way we were going to learn effectively at home, what we could in a formal school. My mom tells me stories of how people she’d known expressed genuine concern over the idea of educating children in a different way than what is deemed “normal.” I do not blame these people for their concern, as they were raised in a society that emphasizes a single approach to learning. Although there were definitely times growing up when I wished to attend a brick and mortar school like “normal” people, after a certain age I genuinely appreciated my parent’s decision. Being home-schooled has taught me so much more than just the basic principles of education. I grew up being highly self-reliant due to my online school requiring students to be almost entirely responsible for keeping up with their work. Similar to college, I had a syllabus provided to me, and had no one other than myself to make sure I was on top of everything. This helped me to become a responsible and well-organized individual. I also gained a quality education, despite all of the fear and concern of those around me. I still have to answer the questions, “Why were you homeschooled?” and, “Didn’t you want to go to regular school?” more
Quite frequently, homeschoolers are stereotyped. “Unsocialized and awkward,” I’ve heard people say. While for some homeschoolers this is definitely true, it is not for the majority. A lot of homeschooled kids are enrolled in extracurricular activities, such as team sports, ballet, and summer camps that provide interaction with other people. Homeschool coops do the same while preparing students for college by exposing them to different teaching styles and the competitive nature of schooling. From my experience, it is the minority of homeschoolers who are asocial, because they are involved in little, if any, extracurricular or coop activities. This is the group from which the stereotype of homeschoolers is originated. A person who is generally
Education in our society is a very important factor in shaping our future. One’s future is depended on the education they receive and everyone is somehow affected by this. Children from the ages of kindergarteners to seniors in high school, college graduates, and stay at home mothers, are all shaped by the education the government provides us. There are many different ways to acquire an education some through private schools, public, charter, and being homeschooled. However, homeschooling is growing more in popularity than it has ever been.
Homeschooling is a type of education which typically occurs in the home with the child’s parent or guardian serving as the primary educator. Currently, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and is considered to be one of the fastest growing segments of K-12 education in the United States. In 2007, homeschooled students represent approximately 3 percent of children attending K-12 in the United States (Cogan 19). Since homeschooling is outside the control of the traditional education system, questions have been raised as to whether or not homeschooling can adequately prepare students for a college environment and the rigors of college academics. One side of this argument claims that homeschooling does not adequately prepare students for a college environment. Supporters of this side believe that homeschooling isolates students from the outside world, rendering them socially and educationally handicapped (Romanowski 125). Since their schooling experiences are limited to their homeschool setting, they are at a disadvantage with their postsecondary studies (Romanowski 127). The other side argues that homeschooling is an adequate form of schooling for college preparation. I BELIEVE THAT HOMESCHOOLING CAN ADEQUATELY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.
Before the development of the United States education system it was necessary for children to homeschool, but that time has passed. Today students have the option to attend the school that best fits them due to the process of open enrollment. The United States educational system now offers students options such as religious schools, charter schools, private schools, and public schools. Therefore, no reason exists that they can not find a decent school that meets their academic expectations. Families that homeschooled have a distinct disadvantage to families that attend public or private schools.
Some people think homeschooled kids are shy Christian kids who know less than other kids. However, many homeschool kids fit into none of these categories, or maybe one. It seems as if much of the population doesn't understand homeschool kids, or their parents. Many parents can't stand their kids when they're home from school, and can't imagine willingly having their children at home all the time. There are many myths about kids who are homeschooled, and many of them are incorrect. Homeschoolers are not all socially awkward, are not all behind in school, and are not all Christians. These are just a few of the common myths that homeschooled kids face, sometimes on a daily basis.
One of the greatest effects of college to a homeschooler is the teacher specialization. This is something that the student might not have received during their homeschooling experience. The student no longer has one-on-one interaction to learn, but is in a classroom setting which is very different than what the student is used to. Every teacher is now a specialist and formally trained in every field that they teach. Whereas now, the homeschooler is subject to multiple teachers a semester, each wanting the student’s full attention on their class, each with a different teaching style and vision for the student to accomplish. The average homeschooler did not have to face this as they generally had only one teacher.
Thesis: Homeschooling environment is an effective approach in education due to evidence of higher achievement on placement tests, success through college, engaged socially with activities outside homes, and students becoming active members of society.
B. Preview – Traditional homeschooling can be problematic to a student’s life skills and overall development. The social learning aspect of school, which is lacking in homeschool, directly transfers into college and the workplace. Most teenagers and kids need to be supervised at every moment or else they will not do their work and, while at home, it is hard to find the motivation to do schoolwork.
Almost all of the activities that homeschool parents plan, only get executed and follow through on an average of about once a week. Which is most likely going to church on that one day. In a neighborhood where almost all children go to a public school, one homeschooler can find it really hard to make friends and is more prone to getting teased, when coming to actual events to socialize. (Roberts, K. (n.d.).)
Have you ever heard of the stereotype for homeschooled children? I definitely have because I was THE definition of a stereotypical homeschooled child. You got it, I was socially awkward. I had no social life and I was extremely sheltered from this thing called the outside world. I didn’t realize how much of a socially awkward person I was until that one dreadful day... public school.
“The truth is that my parents wanted to give me the freedom to pursue my passions so I'd be better prepared for college and career.” (I'm Homeschooled--Hold the Pity, Please). This quote is spoken by a student who was homeschooled and presents that homeschooling gives the freedom to learn much more than just the required education. Children in a homeschooled setting not only work towards their goals in their education, but learn life lessons that many traditional school children never learn. Traditional school provides science and writing but cannot give time to educate how to clean or organize or even complete a specific task that a child would learn in an in-home or a homeschool-based environment.
Imagine what it would be like to not get to have your first day of school as a child. For a child that is home schooled, they never get to walk through the doors on their first day with a new backpack, new school supplies, and new clothes. As little as this issue may seem, is it important for people to understand the effects that homeschooling can have on the cognitive development of elementary age children because by not being exposed to the resources and relationships children can get out of public school, they lack the benefits that come along with the system. Children cannot develop their emotions and problem solving skills, which could result in them being less successful in the future. The next generation is meaningful to society because they are the ones that will help American progress, so people need to ensure that they are getting the best education for their children. Although many parents believe homeschooling can be beneficial to their children because of the convenience and closeness to home, thoroughly examining the negative effects it has including a lack in the cognitive development, limited exposure to problems associated with the public as well as not having the benefits of a relationship with teachers and other students can prove that homeschooling are harmful to the cognitive development of elementary aged children.
Most parents hear the word “home-school” and conjure up many assumptions that are either false or overlooked at. The technology provided, as well as the teaching quality spent on home-schooled children requires a lot of time and effort from the parents; it is an act of dedication and total commitment. According to the Robinson Curriculum, the parents have “little personal time or time alone. If care is not taken to set aside time for yourself, it is easy to never have time alone. They are basically with their [children] 24/7” (The Robinson Curriculum). There are many positives as well as the negatives outlooks pertaining to “sheltering” kids from attending private or public schools. Many adults are