Mine and Not Yours.

[ultrarunner]

The young lady that enjoyed theater was admited to Santa Clara University and graduated early top of her class... went to work for a startup doing HR for over 600 employees... Her parents had no teaching experience...

 

[Jstpssng]

I know several people who home schooled their kids, generally for religious reasons. Often the kids graduate a year or two early; possibly because they learn at their own pace, plus their parents are taking an interest in their schooling. As some had mentioned they do miss out on the social aspects yet often that's the reason parents home school in the first place; to keep them away from those other elements. They do have activities with other families who share similar interests/concerns, so aren't completely isolated.

 

[Frankenkubota]

I知 sorry, I知 not good at this. This morning I receive a e mail with a post where someone said something about how A/C and TV are changing the culture.

You got that right.

In an interview the Mayor? Of Singapore was asked, to what do you attribute your countries? success? He said, air conditioning.

Not sure if it was Singapore or if it痴 even a country and , honestly, don稚 care. Without A/C you cannot cram that many people that close, might even get a virus or something.

As far as TV. It defines our culture and, imho, it痴 horrible. 90% is soft ****. Did you know women spend 90% of the disposable income in America? Guess who all that soft **** is aimed at. Think daytime TV.

I bet some of you are Larry McMurtry fans? Most my buddies who still read books rave about him. I致e never read any, quit non fiction 20 years ago but, I did see the last picture show.

Larry has a son, James McMurtry. He痴 a genius, imho. Singer song writer, been on the road, 40 years, playing little bars etc, tuff life.

Regarding sitting on the porch, no TV etc. In a song named after a Texas town, levelland He has a verse that goes.....

Momma used to curl her hair

Back before the central air

Weed sit out side and watch the stars at nite

Sheed tell me to make a wish

I wish we both could fly

Don稚 think she痴 seen the sky

Since we got the satellite dish

As any good lawyer will tell you, it is what it is.

 

[Diggin It]

Indoctrination is not education.

 

[jonathco]

Some of them do have trouble in social situations with kids their own age from different backgrounds.

Very true. I was home schooled as well. We do our best to ensure our children socially interact with other kids (church, extended family, etc...), but it's certainly something to be mindful of.

 

[pmsmechanic]

Indoctrination is not education.

That happens in a public school probably more than most people realize, but home schoolers get blamed more.

 

[MossRoad]

Indoctrination is not education.

That means no one should teach their children their personal beliefs, correct?

 

[MossRoad]

Very true. I was home schooled as well. We do our best to ensure our children socially interact with other kids (church, extended family, etc...), but it's certainly something to be mindful of.

:thumbsup:

 

[Doofy]

In school they are taught that "Spanking is Abuse" and "You aren't the Boss of me"! They learned otherwise and are better adults today for it.

 

[the old grind]

That means no one should teach their children their personal beliefs, correct?

Maybe if indoctrination and education are mutually-exclusive, so "not really" most of the time. Working alone I taught my son right from wrong, to have a conscience, and to treat others well. I left his religious and political indoctrination to him and the public school World he grew up in.

We have to give kids credit where due for learning some things at their own pace, and show patience when they appear to digress form our norms and personal teachings.

btw, Mike lives in a cozy MC neighborhood in the South side of Toledo, OH. We wave to his neighbors when I visit. Few wave back. It's how society is nowadays.

Oh, and when I moved here 19 yrs ago two neighbors introduced themselves by asking if I'd sell them strips adjacent to their lot before giving their names. They're at it again. I won't give them more yard to park their crap in esp bordering mine. I tell them to ask the next owner.