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Writer’s apology to homeschoolers: I am a homeschooler myself!
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The spoof about homeschooling that I posted last Sunday created a lot of controversy.
Surprisingly, it was homeschoolers who were offended.
Some thought that the spoof was in poor taste. Others thought that the posting was actually criticizing homeschoolers.
I actually posted that article to make fun of those who criticize homeschooling. I am a long time homeschooler myself!
I was puzzled about the homeschool community’s reaction until I read Why Homeschoolers Do Not Have a Sense of Humor by fellow examiner Andrea Hermitt.
Her article reminded me that homeschoolers are constantly under attack. We can laugh, but after awhile the criticism and the jokes become old.
Homeschoolers are always being questioned because we are a threat to the status quo.
“Homeschooled students score higher than 80% of their peers,” according to the Home School Legal Defense Association. “By 8th grade, the average home school student performs four grade levels above the national average.”
My own family’s homeschooling experience has been very successful. It has changed over the years, as every child is different, every family is different, and every year is different.
My son is graduating from high school this year. He will have homeschooled part or full time for much of his educational career, and is graduating a year early.
He will study computer science in college, and has received offers of full four year academic scholarships from both Oakland University and Saginaw Valley State University. He also plays three sports and has tons of friends.
My daughter only lasted at home three years. Several years ago, she asked to go back to the local Catholic school because the social dynamics for homeschooling girls in our area were more limited. The boys seemed to be everywhere, but she wanted girlfriends.
She thrived at home and thrives in school. As a 15 year old junior, she has already received many academic awards and scholarships. Believe me, she did not miss a beat socially, either.
If homeschooling has been so good to my family, why haven’t I written more about it?
Watch my column for many future regular articles about this movement. It is obvious that people are hungry for the information, whether they are already homeschooling or considering it for the future.
Part of the reason that I have not focused on this area in the past is that there are other Examiners that specialize in this area, including the Homeschooling Examiner and the Education Headlines Examiner.
However, I think that there is room for all of us!
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