An Average Homeschooler: Part Two, The Beginning

“When I got home from school that day and tried to explain to my mother what I’d ‘learned,’ her reaction was, of course, rather horrified. We’d practically held a séance in class. I didn’t go back to school, and that was when my mother officially began homeschooling me.”

My Kids Are Now The “Public School Kids” I Used To Judge

My smile faded as a realization struck me. My kids are the ‘public school kids.’

Homeschool to Public School

“I find the debate about whether homeschool or public school is inherently better to be the educational equivalent of arguing whether Coke or orange soda is better. It’s utter foolishness when people act like their personal preference is the only one that counts. Overall I believe that human beings are resilient and adaptable creatures, capable of learning in many different environments if given the opportunity and some quality mentoring.”

An Open Letter to My Former Highschool Teachers: By Sarah Henderson

Thank you for seeing my anxiety and deciding to explain to the entire class what the 8:25 bell was, even though they clearly knew.

Public Schools and Home Dictators: Keziah’s Story

“A home dictator doesn’t have to be a homeschool parent, or a religious zealot. A home dictator needs a cause – which can be simply to bury their pain or to feel powerful. My home dictator was mentally ill, and surrounded by enablers: my dad, her siblings, her parents, and once I was old enough, me.”

Confessions of a Homeschooler: Iris Rosenthal’s Story, Part Two

“It is my desire that people know and define me by who I really am, and not as some ‘failed product of home education.’ I hope that by sharing my experiences I can somehow prevent them from happening to someone else. I remember how hard it was for me to adjust to being outside of the homeschooling bubble and in some ways, eight years later I am still adjusting.”

A Childhood Inside: Richard’s Story

“Here they were able to carefully capture the essence of the homeschool: not only does it prescribe a separate education, but encourages a removed existence – separate lives running along parallel to the lives of others, distinct and never touching.”

Making My Own Way: Matthew’s Story, Part Two

“I witnessed first-hand the despair and hopelessness of many disillusioned homeschooling parents. These are people who, by and large, poured their hearts into raising Godly men and women. Seeing this convinced me that it’s best to adopt a “live and let live” parenting model and to love your children unconditionally!”

Facing the Stereotypes: Brittany’s Story

“I do know that all the stereotypes that I encountered as a homeschool student were probably not completely unfounded. Many parents have had justifiably bad experiences with public school classrooms, teachers, and their child’s peers. However, stereotypes are just that: stereotypes.”

Homeschool or Public School – What’s Worse?

The neglected homeschool kids and the neglected public school kids are both neglected kids. They are ultimately the same group.