Lovin Learnin Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think I've heard it all now. My dd went to physical therapy this afternoon and chatted with a woman of about 80 who was also receiving therapy. This lady went on and on about how homeschoolers were socially awkward and dumb. She said there was no way dd had any friends. Also made comments about how sure she was that my dd wasn't getting any personal attention since "her teacher" has to split her time amongst her 10 other children (Uh, I have 3 children and two are away at college, so one-on-one attention). She is a former teacher and claims to have 2 grandchildren who homeschool, although they are smarter because they do all their work online. She asked dd if she was going to high school. Dd said probably, we are exploring options. She told her there was no way she could ever test into any of the private schools in the area and the public school won't want her. Such a pleasant lady. Oh, and Homeschooling makes you dumb, and being dumb stunts your growth. I was proud of my daughter. She was respectful but logically defended our decisions. She saw the humor in it, too. Too bad I didn't get to meet her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I was proud of my daughter. She was respectful but logically defended our decisions. She saw the humor in it, too. I could learn so much from your daughter about being a nice person. (Public school definitely stunted my social growth!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Old people get a free crazy pass. I just smile and nod. So true! This is what I told her. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Bless her heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Old people who have dementia get a smile and nod. A free pass in my mind. Old people who are just mean do not get a free pass. When does wisdom begin? You and your daughter handled things very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I actually opened this because I thought I would be a scientific study. *Most* of the homeschool boys I know are skinny, short little things! Anyway, old ladies say the weirdest things. I'm sorry you had to put up with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well good. If my kids are anything like me, they could use some growth-stunting! Looking at them, I have a suspicion it isn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Dang. No wonder I'm short. (Basing that on the thread title alone.) ;) hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 My oldest son is 6'2 and one of my daughters is 6'. It's probably a good thing they were home schooled. Who knows how tall they would have been otherwise. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 There's no way old ladies that socially awkward and dumb have any friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd buy an argument, however unscientific, that hs may proportionally alter a child, as my only evidence is watching DD outrun all the boys. I silently gloat every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Bravo to your dd for being polite and finding the humour in that awkward situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 There's no way old ladies that socially awkward and dumb have any friends. One would think so. Unfortunately, I know at least one with a large circle of friend just like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Let's all take a moment of silence for her daughter/DIL, who gets to hear these awesome opinions regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Will someone please tell my sons that homeschooling is supposed to stunt their growth? Pants which fit each of them that I bought like 2 months ago are high waters now. Stop with the growing alright already! And I will tell the kids coming over for a sleep over and cookie making party tonight that they don't really exist because my sons don't have any friends. Since they don't exist, do I have to make them dinner tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm glad it stunted my ds's growth - he's 6'5" And for the lady, Bless her heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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