Home schooled.

I'm just glad I didn't end up in the middle of that one.^^ But I shall add, in my opinion, when it comes to creationism/evolutionism, You shouldn't teach one without the other. It doesn't matter which side is right, I think everyone should have the right to both perspectives. (Something I spent a long time angry at my mother for, because I grew up not understanding that there was more to everything than what I was led to believe.) BUT, I think everyone needs to understand that part of being a Christian parent means that you HONESTLY believe you're helping your child by keeping them away from the ways of the world. My Mother, and a lot of other moms, are just doing what they believe is best by faith. We all question where we came from one day though, and we all have to come to the point where we figure it out for ourselves. I'll be walking that road until I die, just like everybody else.

Jordan,

Your writing style alone is proof that home schooled children do just fine. Too many teens spend all their time worrying about boyfriends, and style choices, and looking "hot". Their lack of intelligence evident in their writing.

Either they butcher the language with symbols, numbers, abbreviations, and backwards letters, or they completely leave out letters and grossly misspell simple words. I'm so sick of reading texts and Facebook entries like this. It drives me batty!

And I can't count the number of times a teen has said something completely ridiculous regarding world affairs. Or even stupid things like, "Washington was the guy who invented money, that's why he's on the dollar bill". And then when corrected, they giggle and bounce around as if being dumb makes them cute.

Please, girls. Don't ever be like that. I've never ONCE met a home schooled person who acted like that. I know at least 16 people who were home schooled and they were all eloquent and well read. You can randomly select 16 public school kids and I promise you that only about 3-4 of them will be half as mature.

The only drawback I can see with home schooling is the lack of interaction with other kids. But when you're given the choice of being smart and a little lonely, or idiotic and surrounded by people who say they are, but really aren't your friend...well, I'd rather be a bit lonely.

Besides, if a parent home schools properly, they will ensure that their child is an active member of positive groups that (although uncool, and considered lame to some) teach values, life skills, traditions, and teamwork. (girl scouts, recreational sports, youth groups, volunteer work, etc)

I will home school our son. He will have all the benefits of these types of groups. I'd much rather him learn how to be an AWESOME adult, but an awkward teen, than to be a popular teen, but a miserable adult. ;)

That was a little off topic...but I still mean it. ;)

And please, no one blast me. It's my opinion only. I'm not trying to force it on anyone. I'm just saying how I feel. It's late, and I'm tired and I start to ramble. Pretty soon I'll have a book typed out.

This is usually when my husband has to lay his hand on my head to focus my thoughts,(weird, I know. It works though) and say "shhhh..." Ha!

Ok, I'm being silly now. I'm going to bed! Jeeze!

Thank you Dessah, I think that's a great way to look at it. If I could do anything for my future son or daughter, I would just want to ensure that they grow up real, away from the stereotypes and all the meaningless drama. I would want them to focus on the things that matter, and I know that even if things end up a little awkward and lonely sometimes, they will still thank me for it one day. It may be very hard for me at times, but I enjoy being unique, and I'm proud of what I've become. I'm sure your son will be too.