You're an ASSHOLE if you're not considering homeschooling at this point.

What really amazes me is people keep on popping the kids out into this God Awful, fucked up world then complain about how other parents deal with their spawn.

I never had kids, never will have kids... Too much suffering in this world to bring more souls into this burning cesspool of a world.

Last Edited by Bowyn Aerrow on 12/16/2012 05:18 AM

I can not BELIEVE these parents are already talking about another public school to send their kids to.

Haven't even made it through the fucking weekend yet.

WHAT. THE. FUCK.

Advanced conditioning and brainwashing.

Two VERY good reasons not to dump your kids off in a government run public school.

What the fuck is wrong with people??

What I find funny is the only other criticism I get other than the usual "your kids won't be socialized" argument is that I am just too lazy to get up and get my kids to school. Ha ha. I think the lazy parents are the ones who put their kids on a bus and go back home to do whatever all day. If they have a career when their kids start school or start school themselves then fine but what about those who don't work and are kid-free all day?? They have the nerve to call ME lazy. I know a lot of homeschool parents who start their day later about 10 or so because they say that well rested kids and parents with a relaxed breakfast = better learning. I agree with that although me and my kids start our school days at 8am.

My oldest kid just started public school this year. Kindergarten. She went to private school for PreK. I won't ever do private school again. Too many totally spoiled and stuck up kids who are there because their parents wouldn't dare expose them to the low-lives (eye roll) that go to public school (i.e. kids of doctors and lawyers, etc). So far, I am happy with the education. We are in a very good school district, so I am sure that helps. I have good friends who homeschool, so it is an idea I have entertained and am entertaining even more after what happened in CT.

However, one of those good homeschooling friends has kids that are 12 and 10. They are TERRIFIED to be away from home and their mom. They have homeschooling get-togethers or whatever you want to call them once a week with other kids and parents, and those go fine because Mommy is there. But these kids will NOT be left alone anywhere without Mom. At the age of 12. Really? I think by that time, kid should be getting used to spreading their wings a bit. They shouldn't be afraid of going to a birthday party without Mom. So seeing that, I am afraid I would be stifling my VERY sociable little girl by homeschooling.

I guess I'm not a total asshole by OP's definition since I am CONSIDERING homeschooling. First sign of bullying or any B.S. going on at her school, I am without a doubt pulling her out and homeschooling. There was a series of suicides here last year, something like 4 kids in a week's span. But I am happy with her education so far. I just can't shake the gnawing feeling in the bottom of my gut that kids belong with their parents...

It is a lot harder of a decision OP than what you make it out to be. My daughter LOVES school and being with other kids. Hmmmmmmm.

That sounds like a family dynamic problem that is perhaps the reason they chose homeschooling, and probably exacerbated by homeschooling, not an inherent problem with homeschooling. (The people who are saying they would never let their kid out of their sight ever in the world today are likely to have this problem.)

I don't personally know any homeschooling families with kids that clingy. Mine sure aren't.

The good thing about homeschooling is that you have 100% total control over how you do things. Don't want your kid to be like that? Have her do activities where you aren't present. Have babysitters occasionally. Let her go over to friend's houses to play.

But I agree that it's a big decision that requires a real commitment of time and energy.

Last Edited by AlkaliDesert on 12/18/2012 11:19 AM

You are always going to have a percentage of the population that is the exception not the rule. And yes people are going to die.

Lanza was home schooled.

He was only homeschooled as a teenager I believe hearing, after he was having problems in traditional school. I remember hearing former classmates saying he carried a briefcase to class, so he was in public school at least for some time.




Thanks for your response. It helps to hear all of that. It is something on which I am truly studying my heart, and I appreciate your views and experiences. You make a very good points on tips to teach them to be independent. Her kids regularly score 2 grade levels above where they need to be, and she is not some exceptionally gifted genius who was made for homeschooling. So I know I could do it. I just have that fear of the clinginess. Glad to hear that is the exception.

Why not teach your child to instead defend the innocent, to stand up to bullies, and to find the good in humanity, rather than fear?

If we start treating one another with a bit more respect, humility, empathy, and concern the rates of these atrocities would drop.

Instead, we as a nation value materialism and view it as a sign of success, teach that focusing on differences are more important than finding common ground, and that being 'right' on an issue is more important than conceding to differing opinions.

dude, people are being massacred in movie theaters, restaurants, shopping malls and grocery stores.

what do we do? hide out in our homes?

schools need highly trained officials in EVERY building.
Now!

I homeschooled my kids and it is a misconception that homeschooled children don't interact with other children. There are homeschool groups that meet weekly and have various activities for the kids to get involved in. Some schools allow your homeschooled child to participate in gym, music, art, sports activities, etc. My children were also involved in the YMCA. They played soccer, basketball and also took swimming and karate lessons. They also played with all the neighborhood children.

All of those places you have a chance to escape and there are CCW chances. in a school you're trapped like a rat and forced to remain there.

wrong. every single one of those locations are traps, probably moreso, than an elementary school.

when was the last time you went to a movie theater?

massive droves of people, one or two little tiny exits, in a darkened poorly lit environs.

I totally agree with you, and not just for safety reasons either. I was visiting my cousin last night and her 11 year old daughter said she had a sex education class that day. She said they taught her about oral sex! She told me she never knew anything about that and she thought it was gross. She said it made her feel like she could throw up. Teaching 11 year olds about oral sex....I mean WTF????

Yea, me too. I used to go down to an old mans farm and he let me drive his work horses while they baled the hay. Then I would help him feed his sheep and pigs. Never had to worry about anything happening. I was 6 and a little girl, loved going down to his place. You cant even let a 6 year old outside in their own yard nowdays, what the hell happened to people?

You're forgetting one small part. In a school they are forced to stay.

All those other places you listed, there are escape doors and things to hide behind and you can make your own decision on what to do, PLUS the chance of a CCW holder.

Not to mention in a school you have one teacher with 30 students. Everywhere else that was mentioned is a much smaller group and there a much higher chance of escape.

You fail.

It is not easy for single parents to homeschool and work.

It is also hard for families were both parents have to work 40-50 hours days.


Society and the super wealthy elites have made it near impossible to keep your kids our of the brainwashing terror institutions known as schools.

Most inner city schools are simply daytime detention centers for miscreants and future criminals anyway.


Terrible world for parents that want to do the right thing and home school. It takes immense forsight and luck to be able to do it even with a good plan and a loving home/ couple.

That entire statement is .

Every word of it.

Explain?


My sister homeschooled her 3 kids. It was very diffiult for her as she stayed home while her husband worked. It became damn near impossible for them to pay the bills on one income.

She could not have done it as a single mom if they had split up, she admits this.

With the monumental amount of single mothers and breakups of marriages I can see how difficult a prospect it is for mother and fathers to take on.


Not that it is not entirely right to do it. Sisters kids came out brilliant. Was worth the time. But just making folks aware that it takes a strong family to make it work. I feel sorry for those who cannot do it. Feel worse for the kids.

At present, my 10 year old son attends public school. After the past week, the school tragedy, reading about schools being able to vaccinate children without parental consent...and having a few issues with our school after my son missed a week with a broken arm..I am reconsidering this heavily. I'm researching and compiling info to discuss with my son, and my husband. I believe the OP called me out in another thread about this topic, and I have to say thank you for this thread...you've given me much to consider in the coming days. It may just happen that my son won't be returning to public school after Christmas break.

Live within your means...simple.

You would rather have nice shit than looking after your child's education.

The thread title is right, you are an asshole.

Well done.


It is tough to do. I wish you luck and keep up the good fight.

Its worth it.

If you want to *protect* your kids from shooters, that means you can never go see a movie (Aurora Shootings), you can't send your kids to college (Virginia Tech), nor can you ever go to a mall (Oregon shooting), nor can you go to a grocery store (Tuscon shooting).

There your kids are now fully protected, they can never leave the house.

Wait, don't you stay home anyway?

You are the ones OP is talking about.

What a lazy, useless mother.

Dont have kids in school, just relating a story about my sisters kids and how tough it can be. Even said it was worth it. If you think single mothers and fathers working and alone have it easy you are wrong.

Your the asshole.

You haven't awakened for shit, failure.

Knee jerk reactor retard. ^^^