What are the benefits of home-schooling?

[hmich176]

Originally Posted by spoot388

sooooo me eating a cheesesteak on a friday during lent is on par with rape? so being that i already ate a cheesesteak on good friday, i might as well just not give a shit about whatever happens from here on out, as god only sees things as black and white? i guess i got some raping and pillaging to do then. its not like living a good life is going to make me any better in the eyes of god, so i might as well go out with a bang.

Not really, no.

On a basic level, it is. That's why you've got the Pope going to a prison in Italy and washing the prisoners feet. However, sins are obviously more complicated than that. God doesn't only see things in black and white, though that's far less obvious in the Old Testament.

Now how does that involve home schooling? Obviously, we're in the religion segment of school.

[TwoStep2888]

Originally Posted by gakm7

Very good and educated guess!!!

Nothing much, how about you?

Getting over a cold, congestion/sore throat, it's shit.

Originally Posted by gakm7

Pretty decent summary. But there is a difference between the laws that applied to the Israelites and don't apply to us anymore and the laws that were meant for everybody living before, then, now, and in the future. Although I don't have a very good way of explaining this currently, you can go online and look into it further if you are interested.

Like I said I went to WELS church+school K-12, I know how it's explained it, but looking at the text itself, there isn't any indication of what was meant for Isreal or everyone; a lot of it's just Christian leaders picking + choosing what can still be taught w/out sounding silly, and it's changed even in the last few generations. The Word of God, like everything else, evolves as time marches on, it's the core truth of Christ's love and sacrifice that seems to be (and ought to be) the only constant.

Originally Posted by gakm7

This will all probably happen. I've seen it begin to happen myself, even with some of my friends, so I don't doubt any of this one bit...

Yeah, it's a good thing I think.

[stoneje]

I shudder to think of the science curriculum that some very religious home school families use.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by stoneje

I shudder to think of the science curriculum that some very religious home school families use.

I am actually kind of curious to see such curriculum. It would be interesting.

[rconverse]

I don't see why a home schooled science curriculum would be so horrible. Am I missing something? I've always gone to a public school. We learned about the big bang theory and religious theory in the same day. Our teacher basically said here are two theories. Some believe in one. Some believe in both (meaning God created the big bang). That was literally it. I don't see why this has to be such a crazy issue. I don't think I've ever been held back by religion or science, so not sure why they can't co-exist.

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by rconverse

I don't see why a home schooled science curriculum would be so horrible. Am I missing something? I've always gone to a public school. We learned about the big bang theory and religious theory in the same day. Our teacher basically said here are two theories. Some believe in one. Some believe in both (meaning God created the big bang). That was literally it. I don't see why this has to be such a crazy issue. I don't think I've ever been held back by religion or science, so not sure why they can't co-exist.

public schools are required to teach a multitude of theories AS theories. parents can teach whatever they want as fact

[ThatLetter]

Originally Posted by rconverse

I don't see why a home schooled science curriculum would be so horrible. Am I missing something? I've always gone to a public school. We learned about the big bang theory and religious theory in the same day. Our teacher basically said here are two theories. Some believe in one. Some believe in both (meaning God created the big bang). That was literally it. I don't see why this has to be such a crazy issue. I don't think I've ever been held back by religion or science, so not sure why they can't co-exist.

Well, one's based on testable, observable facts, and the other is based on a story book. So that's one way.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by smokew11

public schools are required to teach a multitude of theories AS theories. parents can teach whatever they want as fact

I much prefer the kids be presented with both sides and get to make the choice themselves as to what they believe.

[rconverse]

Originally Posted by smokew11

public schools are required to teach a multitude of theories AS theories. parents can teach whatever they want as fact

You don't need to be home schooled for this.

Originally Posted by opshannon

Well, one's based on testable, observable facts, and the other is based on a story book. So that's one way.

One way of what? Did you read and/or understand the post?

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by rconverse

I don't see why a home schooled science curriculum would be so horrible. Am I missing something? I've always gone to a public school. We learned about the big bang theory and religious theory in the same day. Our teacher basically said here are two theories. Some believe in one. Some believe in both (meaning God created the big bang). That was literally it. I don't see why this has to be such a crazy issue. I don't think I've ever been held back by religion or science, so not sure why they can't co-exist.

He was talking about the science curriculum of a "very religious family".

Of course regular people can make a balanced curriculum, but the type of religious person that throws a fit about evolution being taught in schools probably wouldn't teach it, even as theory, to their kids if they chose to home-school. So in cases like that, it'd be interesting to see what sort of "science" they actually taught.

[rconverse]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

He was talking about the science curriculum of a "very religious family".

Of course regular people can make a balanced curriculum, but the type of religious person that throws a fit about evolution being taught in schools probably wouldn't teach it, even as theory, to their kids if they chose to home-school. So in cases like that, it'd be interesting to see what sort of "science" they actually taught.

Even so, that's such a SMALL part of science. Let's just assume the absolute worst, which would be the earth was created in 7 days, blah, blah, blah. What about biology, physics, chemistry? I don't see where religion would "interfere" with those subjects. Outside of Christian Scientists, I think everyone believes in modern medicine, osmosis, gravity, chemical reactions, etc...

[ExistenceNow]

Fair point.

[snow1868]

Let's not forget that there are some religious denominations that don't believe in medicine. There was a story the other day about how a family had to bury their second child because they believed that prayer would cure him over modern medicine. Those are the type of religious people that scare me, and I'm a religious guy.

[ExistenceNow]

Aren't Jehova's Witnesses that way with the medical treatment?


I don't like the idea of subjecting your kids to that. If they want to refuse medical treatment because of their religion at 18, that's fine. That's their choice. But choosing death for them, based on a religion they don't even understand yet, seems shitty to me.

[snow1868]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Aren't Jehova's Witnesses that way with the medical treatment?


I don't like the idea of subjecting your kids to that. If they want to refuse medical treatment because of their religion at 18, that's fine. That's their choice. But choosing death for them, based on a religion they don't even understand yet, seems shitty to me.

No, I work with a Jehova's Witness and he goes to the doctor. They don't celebrate birthdays or holidays.

[Doors Allan Coe]

As I get older I have grown a new appreciation for home schooling. Still never did it and wouldn't do it. But, it's not as bad as everyone thinks. It depends on how maniacal the parent is.

[rconverse]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Aren't Jehova's Witnesses that way with the medical treatment?


I don't like the idea of subjecting your kids to that. If they want to refuse medical treatment because of their religion at 18, that's fine. That's their choice. But choosing death for them, based on a religion they don't even understand yet, seems shitty to me.

I don't think so but I'm not 100%. I believe Christian Scientists believe that. I think that's something that should be illegal. You can't have kids suffering because you're a religious nutjob. How can people NOT believe in modern medicine? That's crazy to me. Agian, you can believe in God and science. You can believe that God gave a surgeon strength to save someone or that God provided someone with the wisdom and/or inspiration of some type of anti-biotic.

[ExistenceNow]

Just googled it and it's blood transfusions that JW's don't do.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by snow1868

Let's not forget that there are some religious denominations that don't believe in medicine. There was a story the other day about how a family had to bury their second child because they believed that prayer would cure him over modern medicine. Those are the type of religious people that scare me, and I'm a religious guy.

Religious extremists of any faith are scary.

[rconverse]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Just googled it and it's blood transfusions that JW's don't do.

Yeah, makes sense considering that particular religion.

[snow1868]

Originally Posted by swordo84

Religious extremists of any faith are scary.

This is very true.

[rconverse]

Where I think the line needs to be drawn is when your religion starts becoming detrimental or harmful to others. As previously stated by Matthew, if you are over 18 and want to reject medical treatment, fine. That's part of living in a free country. That person is free to not want or accept help. However, when you start injuring or killing other people or deny children basic medical needs, that's unaaceptable and too extreme regardless of any religion.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

Yea its a choice. Had a friend and coworker who decided to stop being gay. Cant wait to be told he was still gay.

6 months later...let's get an update on GoCubs gay/no gay friend. What is he this month?

[neumdogg]

Holy shit what a great backread.

After 5 years, I really want to know if gakm7 still has his same views.

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by ThatLetter

Social retardation.

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

You choose to be straight? You tell your penis to stand up when you look at Meghan Fox, but to stay limp when you look at Ryan Reynolds?

this is probably the best thing I've ever seen to disprove that sexuality is a choice. bravo to you sir.

[SmoothG]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

Holy shit what a great backread.

After 5 years, I really want to know if gakm7 still has his same views.

He's been posting today, hopefully he stops by.

And I'm interested in an update on gocubs friend as well.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by SmoothG

He's been posting today, hopefully he stops by.

And I'm interested in an update on gocubs friend as well.

GoCubs friend is definitely still gay.

[tyler3440]

Just my thoughts:

Home schooling seems like a disadvantage socially. I wouldn't trade my public school days for anything. I actually didn't like school work all that much. I did enjoy every other aspect of school tho. I liked hanging out with friends. Acting up in class from time to time. I liked going to HS games (football/basketball/baseball/soccer. I liked switching classes and having different teachers. Hell, even lunch time was fun haha. I loved the daily routine.