Dmmetler Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've heard this construction several times recently, in the sense of "this is my friend DD. She goes to homeschool" or my being asked "Does she still go to homeschool". I guess it sort of makes sense in the context of "go to school name", but it just sounds odd. We go a lot of places, and sometimes school there, but most of homeschooling happens...well...at home! Anyone else heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I am more likely to hear "we do homeschool" or "they do homeschool." I can only recall hearing "go to homeschool" once, and that was recently. One little girl at church, a year behind my DD#1 so starting K this year, told her mom that she didn't WANT to go to [Private School], she wanted "to go to homeschool with [my DD] and [Other Friend]!" Her mom explained what homeschooling means, and that my DD and the other friend do not go to the same place every day. ;) But that was a 5-year-old. I would be surprised to hear older kids using the "go to homeschool" construction, unless they have never heard of homeschooling before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It is very awkward. I thought this post was spam. I usually hear "she's homeschooled." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I also heard that recently and thought it sounded so awkward, but I chalked it up to someone starting to say something else and finishing weird. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have to wonder if this isn't a misunderstanding of what homeschool is. I have known some people to think it's largely small home-based private schools that some of us are running and the rest of us send our kids to. I have a neighbor child who "homeschool s", but it's actually attending an online charter. Close enough, but his new step dad, upon hearing that my kids are homeschooled inquired as to which homeschool we were using. I didn't even know how to answer that. After much consideration, I think he meant which charter school are we using. Which, of course, the answer is none. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's likely though that it's just a poor construction. Like how people say "I'm potty learning him" because they don't like the sound of potty training. The proper construction is potty teaching, and he is potty learning. But that's all a bit too involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Never heard it. DS will say that someone "is homeschooled." We go to activity group, park day, lessons, etc. If we had to go anywhere for school, we wouldn't be home, would we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've heard this construction several times recently, in the sense of "this is my friend DD. She goes to homeschool" or my being asked "Does she still go to homeschool". I guess it sort of makes sense in the context of "go to school name", but it just sounds odd. We go a lot of places, and sometimes school there, but most of homeschooling happens...well...at home! Anyone else heard this? Yes, I have. And it takes everything within me to not reply with a supremely sarcastic comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's likely though that it's just a poor construction. Like how people say "I'm potty learning him" because they don't like the sound of potty training. The proper construction is potty teaching, and he is potty learning. But that's all a bit too involved. "Potty learning"? "potty teaching"? I've never heard either one. I potty-trained my dc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The other day our local news did a sports segment about our local homeschool football team. The reporter referred to the players as "attending homeschool". I thought that was weird. I've heard that before, too. I blame it on ignorance. Can't forgive "go to homeschool," though, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That's a new one to me. I've never heard it phrased so awkwardly before, but if someone is unfamiliar with homeschooling I can see why they would guess it was phrased that way: Rupert goes to public school. Tito goes to private school. Sergio goes to homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've never heard it put that way but it wouldn't bother me. I tend to focus on communication as the goal of language and it is obvious what is being asked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That would irritate me, in the same way "gifting" as a verb irritated some people or whatever other pet peeves popped up in that other thread. :) I've never heard it but if it was a friend or someone I would see often, I would definitely correct them. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I am racking my brain but don't think I've ever heard this. If I did, I'd take Jean's approach and go with what they are trying to say. I tend to avoid policing people's grammar because as a child who had a severe speech impairment, I got tired of people policing my pronounciations. I tend to save my urge to be twitchy about word crimes to unfortunate signage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 I really have a mental picture of sending DD out to a little building in the backyard that looks like the traditional kid's house drawing, labeled "homeschool" in 1st grade printing, to be taught by Teacher Barbie until 3:00 :). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Potty learning"? "potty teaching"? I've never heard either one. I potty-trained my dc. Yeah, I potty train mine, too. But apparently some people think that sounds too much like dog training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I really have a mental picture of sending DD out to a little building in the backyard that looks like the traditional kid's house drawing, labeled "homeschool" in 1st grade printing, to be taught by Teacher Barbie until 3:00 :). this sounds so tempting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Potty learning"? "potty teaching"? I've never heard either one. I potty-trained my dc. Yep. I first heard "potty learning" in a child development class in college, but mostly heard it from the set that frequents Mothering.com. Apparently "training" has negative connotations for some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yeah, I potty train mine, too. But apparently some people think that sounds too much like dog training. That's their problem. I will continue to say "potty train." :hat: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I might have seen that construction if it came from a form, like a Facebook profile that says "Attends" and someone filled in the blank with "Homeschool". I've never seen an actual sentence constructed that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yep. I first heard "potty learning" in a child development class in college, but mostly heard it from the set that frequents Mothering.com. Apparently "training" has negative connotations for some. Probably there's a reason I don't go there. :001_tt2: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Probably there's a reason I don't go there. :001_tt2: Me too, anymore :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yes, I've heard some bizarre renditions like that. It's so jarring to the ear! Part of me wants to gently correct the person so that they can stop sounding so darn ignorant about homeschooling (like the school liaison officer) but I'm not sure this would go over well. I'm not known for my tact. ;) The one I get the most is when people see homeschool or homeschooling as two separate words. Like, "Oh, she is home.......schooled." with a dramatic pause. Like the person had a brain fart in the middle of the sentence. That one irritates me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yes, I've heard some bizarre renditions like that. It's so jarring to the ear! Part of me wants to gently correct the person so that they can stop sounding so darn ignorant about homeschooling (like the school liaison officer) but I'm not sure this would go over well. I'm not known for my tact. ;) The one I get the most is when people see homeschool or homeschooling as two separate words. Like, "Oh, she is home.......schooled." with a dramatic pause. Like the person had a brain fart in the middle of the sentence. That one irritates me. :smilielol5: Even Miss Manners allows us to gently correct other adults under certain circumstances. I believe this would fit into that category. "What? <laughs gaily> Oh, you mean my dc is homeschooled," or "Oh, <laughs blithely> my dc doesn't go anywhere. We learn right in the kitchen." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I've not heard that phrasing before either. But then, my ds attends "that homeschool school." :rolleyes: No, people, it's an actual school. They just don't go 5 days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I really have a mental picture of sending DD out to a little building in the backyard that looks like the traditional kid's house drawing, labeled "homeschool" in 1st grade printing, to be taught by Teacher Barbie until 3:00 :). Hmmm, I need to find me a Teacher Barbie. (Poor sentence construction intended, lol.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It is very awkward. I thought this post was spam. I agree, though I think I noticed it was by dmmetler almost right away, so I figured it wasn't spam, but then I also didn't expect such an awkward sentence from her. It reminds me of "go to start; collect $200". Can I send my kids to homeschool and collect $200? :) ETA: I don't think I've seen or heard "go to homeschool" before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think it's just because people don't always know what to make of homeschoolers. You know,,,because we're so weird and all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have never heard this construction but I wouldn't blink if it was from an elementary-age child. Beyond that, I think it's strange unless someone comes from a place where there is no homeschooling and their confusing it with a small cottage school in someone's home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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