[dandelion]

I hate to burst your bubble, but perhaps you haven't noticed...

(/whisper)...there are social misfits at public schools too. They are called "nerds", "dorks" or even "geeks". And ther are MILLIONS of them!(/whisper OFF)

Perhaps you were just too sheltered to notice the public school misfits - just like you might have been to sheltered to notice the well socialized homeschoolers that roam the halls all around you? It's not really something to rag on you about - after all, it's easy to tag "misfits" but it's much harder to notice the well-adjusted peoples of the world. It's just more obvious when a person "doesn't fit in"...

If percentages are what you're going on, then I'm willing to bet hard cash that there are millions more public school "misfits" then there are homeschool "misfits". Having taught in public schools and with homeschoolers, I can tell you from experience - misfits and "unsocialized" public school students exist in FAR greater numbers and percentages than do homeschoolers.

My daughter is a proud graduate of a public "magnet" school, and my son is homeschooled, so I have both sides of the fence to play here!

[MikeyA5150]

Those social misfits you mention in public schools almost always have self-esteem problems. Teaching in the home is important. Building up children is important. I don't think "It takes a village" I believe it takes a family!!! But I do believe that children need outside influences other than church and family and "people like me." DemoRATs want only their views allowed I want my child to see others beliefs and cultures and if I do my job as a parent at home it will be beneficial for all everyone involved

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I disagree with who you are labeling as the social misfits in the PS system. I'd say the misfits are the jocks, cheerleaders, and over "popular" ones in the group.

Becky

[7thson]

I also think what has happened over the years is a slight Orewllian change of definitions. Home-schoolers who respect their parents, use manners, actually can remember what they were taught, have a profound comprehension of right and wrong, do not stud any part of the body with metallic objects, are free of tattoos, wear decent and good clothes and know how to dressetc., are now looked at as not the norm. On the other hand, people expect children to be disrespectful, have metallic studs pierced throughout their bodies, have tattoos, self-centered, worshippers of their own ignorance, etc., are looked at as normal.