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• Aug. 17, 2009 - Socialism

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Please note that I will respond to your comments on this topic by posting comments on this blog. If you don't hear from after you leave a comment, it's because my response is here (and if it's not here it's because I'm lazy lol) It just seems more logical to keep the conversation in one place.

So tomorrow officially marks the start of a new school semester for me. I've been doing some of my subjects for almost a week now, but tutorials begin tomorrow and that's when I'll start everything. I love the homeschool co-op thing (I say thing because it's actually classified as a private Christian school) we're with. It allows me to play sports, take classes, and have friends. Well, more friends anyway. Which brings me to my topic this entry--no, it has nothing to do with socialist government, that was just a clever title. I know not everyone on this site has the advantage of a co-op... Thing. So how do you socialize and make friends?

Do you consider yourself to be social and able to function well around others? Do you think being homeschooled has helped or hurt you in this area of life? Are there times when you've wished you weren't homeschooled?

I'm not asking this question so that I have an answer to give someone who objects to homeschooling--though if the answers I get are good, by all means, I will use them. Their is a belief among some that those who learn in their homes are backward and shy, but this post isn't about convincing them, you, or me that this thought is wrong or right. I'm simply starting a conversation. I DO expect a response. Seriously, someone pick up on this. I mean it.

Peace out my hippy friends!

• Aug. 17, 2009 - Hey!

Posted by Rachsters

So how do you socialize and make friends?

Do you consider yourself to be social and able to function well around others? Do you think being homeschooled has helped or hurt you in this area of life? Are there times when you've wished you weren't homeschooled?

Well heres my answer. :)
I do not consider myself too teribly uhh...social. I am a quiet person but I think I would be like that even if I wasn't homeschooled...but I'm not sure. lol
BUT I think I can function okay around others.
I don't really think homeschooling really has had an efect on my social life and some of my beliefs. Most of it is I'm "sheltered" so therefore I homeschool. not I'm homeschooled so therefore I'm sheltered. If you get what I meen. I have never really wished that I wasn't homeschooled. To ME being homeschooled has a lot more bonus's that going to school ( or public schooling I guess would be better to say).

Does that answer your questions? If you have more, just ask!! :D

God Bless,
Sheilla Kiwi

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• Aug. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by cinderellagirl14

awesomely awesome!!! Homeschool co-ops are way cool!! i was in one for about a year taking a debate class, but the next year not enough people signed up. oh well.
most of my friends were from church. but now i have no idea. cuz i moved so its kinda weird having no friends at all.

Caio,
Tori

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• Aug. 20, 2009 - Alright...

Posted by Comatose

I don't think that being homeschooled has hurt me at all. In fact, the opposite. I don't really enjoy seeing tons of people everyday. When I do get a chance to interact with other people (including adults, kids, and teens) I do fine, although it's not my favorite thing in the world. I'd much rather be alone most of the time, so going to school would be like a prison filled with strange people and crazy schedules (honestly, the thought of going to a school sends chills down my back; I know I probably sound nuts but oh well xP).

Also, I enjoy spending time with people that aren't the exact same age as me. I mean being around kids that are my age is great, however I think it's really interesting talking to adults and seeing how their point of views are different, and spending time with older kids (like 8-12) is also interesting for the same reason; also younger kids and babies are always adorable, so I like to spend time with them just 'cause they're cute. xP I'm just saying I'd rather not limit myself to talking to people who vary only months, or possibly a year or two in age from me. You can learn a lot by listening to adults, and, believe it or not, children. Plus a normal teenager's days are SO filled with school that I have no clue what they're talking about with the tests, and due dates, reports, ect (I'm unschooled, so I thankfully don't have to deal with all of that).

So that's my point of view. :)

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• Aug. 20, 2009 - Hey

Posted by Rachsters

One thing I think we have to be careful of is that we don't become too sheltered. I mean you do have to know some things about the world and be able to interact with other people. Especialy when you are living alone and have a job and such.
I have a SUPER hard time calling people. I don't really know why. I kinda get scared. It's kinda funny.
But I have to get over that fear cause...well it's kinda important that I be able to call people especialy in these modern days.

:)
Sheilla Kiwi

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• Aug. 21, 2009 - My View

Posted by theimmortals

I figure it's time for me to give my point of view, so here goes. I am a pretty social person, in some places obnoxiously so, in other places not as much. I make friends easily enough. I can function around others alright (I'm not a shy person at all) and would rather be hanging out with friends than alone most hours of the day. I believe that homeschooling has affected my "socialism" in a good way. I can talk with older individuals intelligently because (in my opinion) I've gotten a better education at home than I would've at public school. Because of the tutorials I attend, I get my other friends when they talk about having homework and stuff, because I also have a boatload of school, some (or all if you look at it a certain way all) of which is homework from the tutorial. My books are written from a Christian perspective, though, and help me not only in my knowledge but also in my faith.

Don't get me wrong, it took some time for me to like my homeschooled life so much. I actually have wished that I wasn't homeschooled before. I didn't have the connection that all my friends had because my schooling was different. I also didn't get to see my friends everyday like they did. But now I have more friends who I get to see more, plus I have a younger bro who I get to hang with all the time. I spend time with friends at church, at the gymn, at sports, tutorials, and just hanging out period. By the way, thanks a million to my parents and my friend's parents for shuttling us around so much! I ought to get points for that shout out, right? lol

I think that if quiet homeschool kids were in "regular" school, they'd just be quiet "regular" kids which would be no improvement.

There, I don't even know if I answered all my own questions, but this comment is over.

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• Aug. 21, 2009 - So

Posted by preacherskid

So what's the conversation about? And yeah homeschooling has been my thing since preschool. And yeah you made a good point on my blog.

Timothy

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• Aug. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AnAmericanGirl

Yeah, but I'm getting pretty bad at not writing very often. :( I usually just get on facebook, it's quicker. :) Not that that is a good excuse. :) Thanks for the comment.

God bless
Hannah

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• Aug. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AnAmericanGirl

P.S. Nice profile picture. :) I have a picture of me standing next to a life size Chick-fil-A cow (it was my brother in the costume). :) It's pretty cool.

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