Storm Bay Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'm trying to compile a list representing who homeschools, and there's no way I'll remember enough diversity on my own, so I'm going to include some things here to start this off and show where I'm going with this, and am hoping people will jump in to help me. I hope to compile a page, and when done, will post it at the end of this if anyone is interested (although by then you could have read it all in the posts:). I'd like to include several categories, and will add more categories if anyone has some great or even good suggestions. So far I'm starting with jobs, religious (or not) beliefs, politics. I plan to alphabetize when done, but am not doing that with the jobs now. Who homeschools? Artists, doctors, lawyers, painters, homemakers, school teachers, architects, farmers, ranchers, etc (as I said, I'm just starting this off) Agnostics, atheists, Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, Pagans (I know I've missed people, so please give more) Democrats, Libertarians, Republicans, Undeclared. (if you want to include parties in other countries, feel free and I could make that clear, too.) I got thinking about this when a mother had some genuine questions today. She's not thinking of homeschooling herself (at least not yet), but really would like to know, so I spent a good half hour talking with her instead of leaving. I'm tempted to write a whole sheet just to give out to people;), but mostly I'm interested in having some of this info handy. Of course, a sheet would have to include methods, reasons for homeschooling--probably would need a book. Oh, wait, there are books:D. But not everyone is going to read a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 or just to think up more categories? Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 How about this: Agnostic/slightly Pagan/Almost Atheist Very Liberal (no political affiliation with that though) Very much LOATHES politics Artist married to a school teacher One who can never really hold a job down was a former CSI Very pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-just about everything else everyone else is anti (and that's not a knock on anyone, I just typed it that way to save space) Hippie child/hippie mom Totally secular animal loving (but PETA hating) crunchy weird wired obnoxious (no kidding, right?) Fiercly Loyal Homeschooling Mommy ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Who homeschools? Moms who have their children later in life and have left the work world in order to be with those children; who seek academic excellence and schools that are hospitable to boys, honoring the unique ways in which they learn; who want to challenge the boundaries set by grade levels and grades in general, allowing children to work at any level, pre-school through college, at which they can function in any given subject at any given point in time, regardless of age. Moms who want to see the educational 'system' within the US turned upon its ear and completely reconfigured - hopefully sooner than later. Moms who are not willing to sacrifice the only children they will ever have to the grand social experiment that comprises our educational system as it now stands. Moms who believe that 'normal socialization' is represented by more normal, mixed age/gender/race/religion groups of humans interacting with each other on a daily basis, rather than three dozen children of basically the same age and socio-economic status warehoused with a herdsman for long days/weeks/years. Moms who believe that Biblical and moral principals may best be ingrained through regular learning opportunities in life and discussions about those life experiences over the course of the years. Moms who believe that good civics training is likewise comprised of thoughtful and frequent discussions, no matter what the political party or system under discussion. Moms like me. Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Moms who want to see the educational 'system' within the US turned upon its ear and completely reconfigured - hopefully sooner than later. Moms who are not willing to sacrifice the only children they will ever have to the grand social experiment that comprises our educational system as it now stands. Even my teacher DH would "amen" this. One can only dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I don't want to hijack this thread but how long ago were you a CSI? I have my master's in Forensic Science. p.s. I'm still thinking about my answer for this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 We blended almost four years ago. I moved my three to Houston and I just didn't want to go through all of the hoops at a new school due to some "issues" my ds had been labeled with at his old school. My attitude was that if I was gonna homeschool one, why not all 5? We've been blessed ever since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think Regena said it much better than I could. I would just add that I honestly believe schools cannot give my children the same education that I can. It has nothing to do with the quality of teachers (good or bad). I just know my children better than anyone else. I know when they totally understand a topic so we can move on...I know when they're having a tough time and we can spend a little more time...I know when they're just having a bad day so we chuck all the schoolwork and just go to the beach. Not to mention that the way public schools teach history these days is just appalling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 SA--so we don't hijack--check your pm's(not pms like I said in the rep thingy ;) ) And, what's appalling about the history they teach? Just curious because so far, in the public school text I'm using, I've found nothing appalling (maybe a lack of information, now that I'll give ya)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I love to learn and I love to teach. I find homeschooling to be extremely fulfilling. I love watching my kids grow and learn day by day and being a direct part of it. I wouldn't want to miss this for anything! Even if there were a perfect school out there for my children I would still teach them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Doesn't it seem like most American kids get overloaded with U.S. History? They might get a semester of World History in High School. I don't even remember learning much about world history while I was in school. I do agree also that there are many omissions as well and many text books don't present a balanced accounting of many historical events. I'm in no way bashing the U.S. but many of our actions have been less than honorable (slavery, settlers treatment of the American Indians, etc.) I think many kids today would be shocked that the world didn't begin in 1492. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 You are all right. As a kid in school I was taught U.S. history pretty much every stinkin' year til I was bored to death with it. It was refreshing when I began exploring history with my kids and learned the world didn't begin in 1492 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Actually, they need 4 credits in Social Studies, here. 1 in general social studies/geography 1 in World History 1 in American History .5 each in American government and economics. 1 being equivalent to one full year. And the lady I know who teaches at Dh's school, she sugar coats nothing ;) But Dh's school is odd that way, the teachers there are really pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Aren't most of us that are hs'ling SAHMs? Scratching my head about the job category. I could give you my dh's job. He is a programmer. I left my job in Customer Service Sales in the manufacturing industry in order to raise our newborn son. Beyond that pretty much everything Regena said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Aren't most of us that are hs'ling SAHMs? Scratching my head about the job category. I could give you my dh's job. He is a programmer. I left my job in Customer Service Sales in the manufacturing industry in order to raise our newborn son. Actually, no - there are quite a few single parents, working moms and even SAHDads who homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Aren't most of us that are hs'ling SAHMs? Scratching my head about the job category. I could give you my dh's job. He is a programmer. I left my job in Customer Service Sales in the manufacturing industry in order to raise our newborn son. Beyond that pretty much everything Regena said. Well, some moms also have other jobs, or had them--some work at home. Toni is an artist, Archathome is an arctitect, etc. Drew is a writer, a copy editor, and other things. But I was thinking of families. I suspect that in many, if not most homes, where there are two parents the other parent is teaching at least something, whether or not it's academics. I do most of the academics, but dh not only helps with math sometimes, he teaches other things (including, for better or worse, his humour:rolleyes:) Regena wrote well, and so have others. Toni gave an example of how multi-dimensional homeschoolers can be, but I'm not sure if I can put all of those kind of things on a sheet. Still, I like reading all of this because it's helpful. There's no way to put us all in the same box, unless you think home education is a box--it's an awfully large box. Even if I compile the sheet for no one else but us, I think it's a worthy discussion. It may have been done before, but I don't recall or else I missed it. Anyway, I'll be back to read any future replies later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Karin--of course you should put all I said on a sheet. Even if you completely disagree with it all, the point of the exercise is to show diversity amongst the homeschooling circle. Not all of us are conservative Christian denim jumper wearing mommas. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding_sanctuary Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ok, why not? Here is our family's list: Pipefitter, nuclear technician, student, homemaker, seamstress, actor/performer, writer, Pagan, raised-Christian-atheist, non-political, Objectivist, heterosexual, bisexual, poly, goth, crunchy-on-the-outside, beyond-the-box thinking, middle class, suburban, and frugal. Some of these labels don't quite fit us anymore, and some don't quite fit into your original categories, but I'm guessing they'll add to the diversity of your list if nothing else. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Pipefitter, nuclear technician, student, homemaker, seamstress, actor/performer, writer, Pagan, raised-Christian-atheist, non-political, Objectivist, heterosexual, bisexual, poly, goth, crunchy-on-the-outside, beyond-the-box thinking, middle class, suburban, and frugal. Whoa, I think I found my twin. Coolio.. totally coolio.. I'm rep'in you sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding_sanctuary Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Whoa, I think I found my twin. Coolio.. totally coolio.. I'm rep'in you sister. Twin? Nah, I'm not quite that cool. Kindred spirit minus the outspoken-ness, maybe? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Twin? Nah, I'm not quite that cool. Kindred spirit minus the outspoken-ness, maybe? :D Alright, I'll give ya that. ;) And tell your Paladin that Play-doh most definitely counts as school :) and tell him I said so. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 And, what's appalling about the history they teach? Just curious because so far, in the public school text I'm using, Perhaps what she is referring to is the lack of History education. The textbooks might be fine in and of themselves, but they collect dust. The first world war? I was never taught about it. The second world war? It was mentioned to me in passing because of the whole Nazi/Jew thing. And I took AP American History in High School. Back to the OP. Who Homeschools? Parents who were raised secularly, now see the light, and desire to equip their children to stand and defend themselves in the faith. Parents who were let down by the school system as children, generally speaking. Parents who couldn't possibly afford great private schooling so create the same rigorous academic standards, or even exceed them, in their own home. Parents whose largest lesson learned in school was that their parents ruined the world and don't deserve respect, and who don't want their children to be raised with the same message. Parents who used to be teachers and know what vile things the few teach the many in the school yard. There is a time and place for children to learn about these things. Far away from the protective and instructive nurturing safe-place of home is not it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1178 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Not to mention that the way public schools teach history these days is just appalling! Gothicgirl asked, "And, what's appalling about the history they teach? Just curious because so far, in the public school text I'm using, I've found nothing appalling (maybe a lack of information, now that I'll give ya)..." I saw this and just had to tell this story. My ds's girlfriend was here the other day. She is a senior at our ps and an honor student. Somehow Abe Lincoln came up and she said, "Well, what is so great about Abe Lincoln? All he ever did was help write the constitution." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Karin--of course you should put all I said on a sheet. Even if you completely disagree with it all, the point of the exercise is to show diversity amongst the homeschooling circle. Not all of us are conservative Christian denim jumper wearing mommas. ;) Not because I don't agree, but how will I fit it all on one sheet???? I do think I'd like to compile this all, especially for my family and here. But having reached the point where I need reading glasses for smaller print (if I can't read it at arm's length or I'm tired, out they come.) See, within my family, I can find many of the same things you believe as we're a very diverse bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Not all of us are conservative Christian denim jumper wearing mommas. ;) I do not wear denim jumpers! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Not because I don't agree, but how will I fit it all on one sheet???? I do think I'd like to compile this all, especially for my family and here. But having reached the point where I need reading glasses for smaller print (if I can't read it at arm's length or I'm tired, out they come.) See, within my family, I can find many of the same things you believe as we're a very diverse bunch. It won't let me edit for some reason. So I add "But having reached the point where I need reading glasses...I don't see how I can do this on one sheet and still be able to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Not because I don't agree, but how will I fit it all on one sheet???? I do think I'd like to compile this all, especially for my family and here. But having reached the point where I need reading glasses for smaller print (if I can't read it at arm's length or I'm tired, out they come.) See, within my family, I can find many of the same things you believe as we're a very diverse bunch. Well I guess we have to make several pages then, huh? ;) And Cricket--I'm sure she can't help it, but that's sad. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I do not wear denim jumpers! :p Denim jumpers are so 1975/76! At least, that's when I remember teens wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Whoa, I think I found my twin. Coolio.. totally coolio.. I'm rep'in you sister. So much for nonconformity, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I do not wear denim jumpers! :p ::::::runs and screams:::::::::: YES YOU DO HAHAHAHAHAH!!! boiiingg.. outties.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Well, um... at the risk of completely opening the floodgates... I'm a working mom (I have 3 pt-time jobs even) godless pagan have a Ph.D in Fine Arts raised agnostic married to an pagan farmer have ONLY one child by choice because I support zero population growth support pro-choice (obviously) musician writer for national voting purposes, a registered Marxist literacy advocate support sex workers' rights support marijuana law reform candle and soap maker bilingual organic gardener (and farmer, too, for that matter) cat collector (real live ones, they keep coming and I keep taking them in) and probably a lot of other things, which all together makes me a really neato homeschooler, IMNSHO! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 and probably a lot of other things, which all together makes me a really neato homeschooler, IMNSHO! :D So, do you live in the lower mainland of BC? In BC? You don't, by any chance, live around Reddeer Alberta, do you? I ask the last one because of an interesting conversation I had with a couple who teach at the university there and that area sounds so different than Vancouver or Roberts Creek or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am a SAHM Technically Luthern but don't go to church Military spouse Used to be a Medical Secretary Republican Pro-Choice, pro-Gay Rights Never wears denim Jumpers Loves Animals Bakes my own bread and uses all natural cleaning products but isn't what others consider "crunchy" Here's the low down on my dh Completly supportive and active when he can be hs dad US Naval officer Nuclear engineer Technically Luthern but don't go to church Republican Pro-Choice, pro-Gay Rights I can't say he doesn't wear denim jumpers because he does have to wear dark blue denim like coveralls which is kind of like a jumper :p Loves animals Startrek junkie Hope this helps with your quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 So, do you live in the lower mainland of BC? In BC? You don't, by any chance, live around Reddeer Alberta, do you? I ask the last one because of an interesting conversation I had with a couple who teach at the university there and that area sounds so different than Vancouver or Roberts Creek or... No. I suppose it makes me seem even quirkier if I tell you that I live in MB, in a part of the Province that is densely Catholic and Mennonite. Why do people online always think I'm from BC? :confused::p :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 No. I suppose it makes me seem even quirkier if I tell you that I live in MB, in a part of the Province that is densely Catholic and Mennonite. Why do people online always think I'm from BC? :confused::p :D Have you been to Vancouver? My theory on why you get asked that, is because the things you support are found far more in BC than in most other parts of Canada. Even though BC and CA are very different, in many ways BC is to Canada what CA is to the US. And it is suprising given where you live. Not unheard of, of course. But I also know that you're not originally from there. But I know that MB is more diverse than many people realize. My mother is from there, but from an Icelandic area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Moms (and sometimes dads) who want an excuse to continue learning and to do things a regular job or career would not allow homeschool. Nature hikes, museum days, field trips, and archaeology field school all fall into the category of things I probably wouldn't be able to do or wouldn't be able to do as often if I didn't homeschool. How many people with a regular 9 to 5 job get to take the day to go to the art museum, watch a glass blowing demonstration, watch a historical re-enactment, attend an orchestra performance or ballet, or take classes for fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Moms (and sometimes dads) who want an excuse to continue learning and to do things a regular job or career would not allow homeschool. Nature hikes, museum days, field trips, and archaeology field school all fall into the category of things I probably wouldn't be able to do or wouldn't be able to do as often if I didn't homeschool. How many people with a regular 9 to 5 job get to take the day to go to the art museum, watch a glass blowing demonstration, watch a historical re-enactment, attend an orchestra performance or ballet, or take classes for fun? dude, we're supposed to do all this? We are soooo behind... ;) Instead we prefer playing tug-o-war with tigers at zoos (Busch Gardens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Here's a few of mine to add.... Self-employed families. My dh is a carpenter and I love being able to take off those rare days that dh is home. Families that travel full-time in RV's for work and/or pleasure. We're working to be part of that so we can see the country in its "original design" before ds leaves for college. One child families. We have one and enjoy our family size. Non-morning people :cool: I hated having to get my ds up at 6:15 to be out of the house by 7:15 just to go to preschool. It was a fight almost every morning. Ds comes and sits on my lap everyday and we don't have to rush anywhere. Children of people who felt stifled by traditional classroom settings Parents who feel like the best evidence of learning doesn't come from test results People, like me, who when they can't find the curriculum they want, will create it on their own (a history of science fiction lit course, we will do in 7th grade) People who feel very convicted about their beliefs, but aren't afraid to hang out with people who hold completely different convictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am trying to teach the things that schools *don't*. My older dd is in PS and I am appalled at the time they waste. She has had a science oral report ready for weeks that keeps getting delayed because the class "votes" to delay it. Huh???? English consists of vocabulary words. Writing is done in other classes. Sigh. I am homeschooling my 2nd grader and preschooler. My 2nd grader is an artist - a real artist. We do art every day. In addition to all the other things. I am doing the best I can, homeschooling and afterschooling, to provide my children the education I did not get in private and public schools. I learn with them. I am not in the least troubled that I have given up my career (computer engineering) to stay home with them. The schools do not do the job. I am their only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Children of people who felt stifled by traditional classroom settings DS currently attends a private non-academic preschool a few days a week, and I have learned a great deal from the experience - I have learned I still hate school. I just can't stand being told what to do. The directors act like they know it all, and they like to tell me how I should be doing things at home. If what they do at school was the same as I am doing at home then what do I need to pay them for?? Besides every week they want me to bring in some sort of craft item - I have all I can do to keep up with my own lesson plans. And I am NOT joining their PTA, or participating in their fund raisers - I make my donation on time every month. I know I am a big uncooperative pain in the but to them, and this is only preschool. Can you imagine how much the elementary schools would hate me?? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My older dd is in PS and I am appalled at the time they waste. She has had a science oral report ready for weeks that keeps getting delayed because the class "votes" to delay it. Huh???? You've got to be kidding me??? What kind of life skills are we teaching here? "Sorry boss, the crew and I voted to cancel work for today." Like that would ever work :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I was homeschooled. I have degrees in History and Business and took a whole bunch of upper level math in college so I tutor Math. I'm Messianic I eat Kosher I'm Torah observant My husband went to public school He is 18.5 yrs older than me He is a Cartographer/Illustrator He has all the same religious beliefs as me. He has a certificate in Civil Drafting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimnactmom Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Wow!! I am surprised at how many liberal/atheist/pagan/pro-choice home schooling moms are out there. I am so overwhelmed here (the South) by how Christian all the homeschooling families are. The last time I looked to join a homeschooling group I couldn't find one because I wouldn't sign a statement of faith. Although I don't fit all of the above-mentioned categories, I'm glad to "hear" that there are "others" out there (yes I know not everybody is Christian, it's just that I never met a home schooling family that wasn't Christian and just knowing that you guys are here is kinda cool.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am a SAHM with a college degree in Mechanical Drafting Un-churchers but I believe in God and was raised this same way Republican Pro-Choice, pro-Gay Rights Wouldn't be caught dead in anything but jeans and t-shirt Quilter My dh Correctional officer Police Officer Same believes as me Republican Gun nut Have a gun range right out our door for cowboy action shooting Family Hates homeschool groups Don't hang with any homeschoolers Secular materials-religious materials are to preachy Kids enjoy WWE Wrestling, Hannah Montana, bowling, chess Not dedicated to homeschooling and decide yearly Son likes to do school at 9pm Daughter does hers during the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermom Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Let's see... Me: Atheist Obsessed autodidact Learning to play guitar at 35yo Artist that has shown in galleries and museums Writer Politically moderate, but I am registered Democrat for now so I can vote in the primary. Usually I am independent. Two kids with no intention of ever having more. Love video games Dh: Western Region Director for a Fortune 500 company Atheist Same politics as me Obsessed with video games Travels a lot, but works from home a lot too. 36 yo We met in elementary school, have been friends for 27 years, were high school sweethearts married at 19 & 20, now married 16 years (wow run-on sentence). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Great diversity out there. Me: Born again Christian Veterinarian Broomball enthusiast Indian food gourmand Politically conservative but thoroughly disgusted with current election prospects:banghead: Horse loving but not having Somali tutor No denim jumpers in my house and I (gulp) often snicker at those I see at hs conventions, especially with the white socks and sneakers:smilielol5: DH: Mech. engineer, very analytical In ten years of marriage he has never even said a harsh word to me Best guy in the world Relying on him to teach upper level math and physics someday:sneaky2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Who homeschools? Artists, doctors, lawyers, painters, homemakers, school teachers, architects, farmers, ranchers, etc (as I said, I'm just starting this off) Agnostics, atheists, Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, Pagans (I know I've missed people, so please give more) Democrats, Libertarians, Republicans, Undeclared. (if you want to include parties in other countries, feel free and I could make that clear, too.) Writers, musicians, philosophers, mathematicians, singers, bakers, candlestick makers (just making sure you're still paying attention :001_smile:), scientists, custodians, civil servants, historians, actors, hair stylists, computer technicians, dentists, soldiers, executives, pastors, flight attendants, chefs, dancers, carpenters... Catholics, Jews, Animists, Hindu (Hindi?), Unitarians, Scientologists... Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Well, I am a bore. High school graduate by the skin of my teeth. Forgot to go to college. 6 kids Christian, faithfully attending one of those wild, hip, cutting edge churches that most of the Christians on here would NEVER attend. (Rockin' praise and worship, etc) Politically conservative on issues such as right to life, marriage, etc. Politically moderate on some social issues. Homeschool to impart the tenets of my faith to my children, to spare them the public school experience, and to give them a more solid academic foundation than I received. Dh Federal Probation Officer Christian, same as me Politics pretty much the same as mine, maybe a bit more conservative than me. Supportive of homeschooling 90% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Baer Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 That might be interesting to know as well as area of residence, inner city or suburbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 that they really want to and are committed to homeschooling. I know of families in every category that's been mentioned, and more to boot. I just don't think homeschoolers are a monolith, categorizable in much of any way. Personally, we got started by a child who was having a devilishly difficult time in school, both private and public, and it seemed the only solution. Once I tried it, I was hooked, quit my part time day job (for a night job) and took on the other two kids. I am not doing it for religious reasons, yet I find the religious and moral education of my kids has been far easier now that I'm with them so much and we talk constantly! I do it for that reason, for academic reasons, because I love it, we are learning so much, and I want to keep them away from some of the less positive, shall we say, cultural influences that are out there in force in the schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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