09-21-2011, 05:55 AM
(09-20-2011, 09:34 PM)Maggot Wrote: Home schooling is a ton of work. There are quite a few around here. They are probably smarter than the public school kids and they can join any sports that the public schools have. They learn more because they can devote more time towards learning and not have to wait for the numbskulls to catch up. All the time on a bus, waiting in line, going to a cafeteria etc. is used for learning.
There are quite a few home schooled families in my area as well, mostly because our school system is considered much lower than national standards. The classrooms are also overcrowded, with the average ratio being 35 students to 1 teacher. Not to mention the fact that at the moment, the schools are only interested in teaching the kids how to pass the Gov't mandated tests, so that they can receive funding again (they lost federal funding 3 years ago, due to low test score).
For those reason's and a few others, both my children go to private schools.