14 Days of Homeschool

[Danicicco]

I think that homeschooling is excellent as long as parents take it really seriously and fulfill all the requirements for a child to pass the grade. If they do, they have better chances to learn more at all levels because they can more easily avoid distractions and get undivided attention. However, if parents don't do their job seriously or do not have the time it is not a good choice. Children suffer enormously.

[PracHomeschoolingMag]

This first 12 verses of this song and some of the 13th verse was originally published in Practical Homeschooling magazine #10 (Dec 1995/Jan 1196), page 89. We didn't write the 14th verse, but would have had we thought of it!

Practical Homeschooling has now published its 101st issue, and we still have the same attitude you see in this song.

[cahbarnes]

Love the part at 1:30

[rognyt23]

My wife and I spent 1984-2008 homeschooling pre-K to 12, our three (born 4 years apart) and all entered college in the "Honors" status.

Been there, done that, and crushed the ACT/SAT. Now are married or in relationships, and have traveled the world.

[Eileenalso]

the 7th day is SO true

[Hotshot303033]

gay

[SerenaSarah]

This is so funny - especially that "Are they socialised?!" lady.

[girloffaith16]

I was homeschooled all the way through!! Wouldn't trade it fir anything! This song makes me proud to be a homeschooler! About to go back for my junior year of college :)

[MissRenesmee100]

I never grow tired of seeing this video!! My favorite question from people is always "DON'T YOU WORRY ABOUT THEIR SOCIALIZATION" and my reply is "YES!! THAT IS WHY WE HOME SCHOOL"

[sporkpower2012]

that was great and true that just makes me love homeschooling even more!!!!

[maconcountrygirl]

I've heard this like a thousand times, and I still LOVE this song! I'm a Homeschooler, and I love being Homeschooled!

[karynbloxham]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! we have homeschooled for 18 years and I have heard everyone of these. what a riot.

[theinsectmanofwv]

thank you for rescuing your children.

I am a retired public school teacher and now the West Virginia coordinator for Exodus Mandate.

Search "insectman."

[Nine00]

"A lot of the most important lessons learned in school come from out side the classroom." And you HAVE to spent seven hours doing busywork and then another two hours on seemingly useless crafts, aka homework? A child who goes to co-op home school field trips, participates in after school activities, volunteers, does chores at home and maybe has a part time job in high school would learn all these things. Went to school ten years, homeschooled two. I learned more about life in the two.

[VernittaW]

LOL Love it!

[bendtony]

Home Schooling is just private education. Thats all. Fun video.

[TheJadedTrio]

Helicopter parents much? This may be good at first but in the long run a lot of the most important lessons learned in school come from out side the classroom and learning diversity and seeing what the world has to offer. Im doing a project on homeschooling and i just don't see the advantages if any? Please enlighten me. This just talks about why its not bad not why its good where is that video?

[TheJadedTrio]

Helicopter parents much? This may be good at first but in the long run a lot of the most important lessons learned in school come from out side the classroom and learning diversity and seeing what the world has to offer. Im doing a project on homeschooling and i just don't see the advantages if any? Please enlighten me. This just talks about why its not bad not why its good where is that video?

[utterlyforgiven]

on the tecond day of homeschool my neighbour said to me

"are they socialised?"

crack up!!!!!!!!!!

[MohamadMohamadTNT]

I'm way smarter than my friend that is home-schooled. I'm in 10th grade and very accelerated. She still does 7th grade material, and shes the same age as me. I have so many more options in life since I go to school. I can actually calculate math, read at an advanced level, spell, and play piano above my level. So as for "home schoolers are smarter" TRUST ME, that is definitely not the case. Unless you are comparing to dumb kids in school. But there are a lot of smarter kids in school too.

[swimmerfreak94]

@MohamadMohamadTNT

good for you...not everyone has the same level of learning. i was a soph. when i was 14. and i'm ahead in all my subjets, incl. math (my worst subject). i also play piano above my level, and am learning college-level spanish...and did well in regionals for debate and speech in my novice year, if you'd like to brag. :] But really, who cares?!? Instead of posting this on youtube, you should be putting it on your college transcript. the statistics don't lie. look them up :]

[Nine00]

@MohamadMohamadTNT I'm aSSuming that you know three homeschoolers at the most. Of course there are "dumb" homeschoolers, but on average they aren't dumbed than those who go to school.I homeschooled for two years, starting in 10th. Maths I do suck at since I have dyscalculia. But I studied German, Hawaiian and pits and pieces of Spanish/Tongan that year, plus advanced medicine and psychology. Oh and that's when I found out that a lot of history related things I was taught in school are bullshit.

[bubbl3trail]

i was homeschooled 10 years, i absolutley love this song!!! totally sums up homeschooling! i have a speech (persuading) and i may use this video in it :)

[daveh291]

the question that gets me the most is the social skills question. Social skills should be learned at home! You shouldn't send your child to learn social skills from a bunch of other kids who dont have social skills! That is absurd!

oh, well, what are they missing out on, is a good one, too! Mine are missing out on sex ed too early in their life, darwinism, drugs and peer pressure, guess what, they will know how to think for themselves!

[ListeningForMusic]

@daveh291

I agree. If I wasn't homeschooled I would probably never get along easily with people older then me by five to even fourty years. It's not that public schoolers can't either, it's just my mom taught me to respect my elders. My peers did not teach me that. I DO know how to deal with bad situations and peer pressure. I didn't have to learn by going to a public school and having to deal with it there. No matter how I receive my education, I still have, and make, plenty of friends.

[sierrawrathall]

hahaha

[tgaaari]

On the 9th day of home school my neighbor said to me...I could NEVER do this.

You ain’t kidding.

On the 10th day of home school my neighbor said to me...But they will miss the prom.

What’s a prom?

On the 11th day of home school my neighbor said to me...What about Graduation?

Who said anything about graduating?

On the 12th day of home school my neighbor said to me...Can they go to college? They can go anywhere they want as long as they are home by 10 pm.

[LittleLadiesCrafts]

@tgaaari "On the 1st day of home school my neighbor said to me....Can you home school legally?

I wouldn’t know."

Then I really wouldn't throw the term "retard" around so much...

[LittleLadiesCrafts]

@tgaaari "On the 7th day of home school my neighbor said to me...Why do you do this?

I have low self esteem and want to pass it on to my children."

Yes, that's exactly why I home-ed! Nothing to do with the fact that my daughter's teacher can't spell! Or that she was penalised for "drawing an octopus", or even that she was made to feel like an idiot by her teacher for getting a word wrong. Of course, it's because I have issues with self-esteem. Why would it be anything else?

Bite me :)

[LittleLadiesCrafts]

@tgaaari "On the 8th day of home school my neighbor said to me...How long will you home school?

Until they retire or I drop dead."

Or...until the government employ adequately educated staff???

"On the 11th day of home school my neighbor said to me...What about Graduation?

Who said anything about graduating?"

Well, I can't comment on American procedure but here in the UK they access the same qualifications as "private candidates".

[LittleLadiesCrafts]

@tgaaari "On the 10th day of home school my neighbor said to me...But they will miss the prom.

What’s a prom?"

You guys make waaaaaaaay to big of a deal out of "prom". We have nothing like that here...Really don't get what all the fuss is about. Hey, even the "normal" people who send their kids to school don't have proms...

[swimmerfreak94]

@tgaaari

obviously you don't know what the hell you're talking about. i'm going to prom this year, and so can any other homeschoolers. a lot even have dates. and about graduation...almost every county/state (depending on the state...either its a state-wide grad. or each county has one) has a well-organized homeschool graduation. so instead of showing everyone what an ass you are on youtube and how much you don't know, just save us all the trouble and read some books. have a nice day. :]

[tgaaari]

On the 5th day of home school my neighbor said to me...You are so strange!

That’s why we home school

On the 6th day of home school my neighbor said to me...Look at what they're missing!

Yep.

On the 7th day of home school my neighbor said to me...Why do you do this?

I have low self esteem and want to pass it on to my children.

On the 8th day of home school my neighbor said to me...How long will you home school?

Until they retire or I drop dead.

[tgaaari]

On the 1st day of home school my neighbor said to me....Can you home school legally?

I wouldn’t know.

On the 2nd day of home school my neighbor said to me...Are they socialized?

Nope. Little social retards

On the 3rd day of home school my neighbor said to me...Do you give them tests?

What for?

On the 4th day of home school my neighbor said to me...What about P.E.?

We let them take regular potty breaks.

[extremefaith]

LOVED IT!!! THANK YOU!

[desertegle81]

Homeschool Owns I can do what ever i want i don't have to be a slave ITS MY WORLD I CAN DO WHAT EVER I WANT!!! all day nigga

[countrybonbon]

got a huge laugh out of this thank you!!!

[cheercraze1]

the only real downfall of home school I see is that there are a lot fewer extracurricular activities that you can participate in because you would be cut off from all JV and Varsity sports in school as well as all the other school clubs and activities. Sure, there are still club sports that you could do, but a lot of the kids excelling in those are supplementing the club sport with a Varsity sport. Anyone serious about playing a college sport probably needs to get on a Varsity team in HS.

[kittyjones09]

@cheercraze1 actually in my school district you can still do high school sports while homeschooling. its pretty neat. i know that when i reach high school i will join the high school swim or soccer team

[spinjsteele]

@cheercraze1 Are you serious? Obviously you dont know any homescoolers, as most of your assumptions are just that, assumptions. They are way off base, not to mention insulting. Maybe you should do a bit of research before you make comments.

[cheercraze1]

homeschool sounds awesome! You can wear sweats and eat while you do your work. You watch a DVD of a teacher, which means no class participation and you can fast forward through the boring parts! (and rewind if you missed something). And tests are "open book", which means you don't have to study fully and you can still get great grades! And I highly doubt the curriculum is as tough as usual because there are no teachers there to ask questions, so they need to make it pretty self-explanatory.

[TheHarrisonsix]

@cheercraze1 The parents ARE the teachers to whom the questions are asked and by whom the tests are given. Students become independent learners at an earlier age and are usually motivated to learn for the joy of learning and excelling. I would look up statistics on homeschoolers test scores and compare them to the national average before making such statements. Although, there are exceptions to the rule, I think you will find that most homeschoolers go far beyond the national average.

[TheHarrisonsix]

@cheercraze1 The parents ARE the teachers to whom the questions are asked and by whom the tests are given. Students become independent learners at an earlier age and are usually motivated to learn for the joy of learning and excelling. I would look up statistics on homeschoolers test scores and compare them to the national average before making such statements. Although, there are exceptions to the rule, I think you will find that most homeschoolers go far beyond the national average.

[sotfan1]

Cute video! :) I see some benefits of homeschooling, but I don't think it's good for "avoiding negative peer pressure". If parents don't help their kids learn how to avoid negative pressure while in grade school, the kids are going to be on their own learning it in college! And temptations are greater in college since "partying" is so prevalent. I'd rather teach my child how to deal with negative peer pressure & help them to choose their friends wisely while they are still "under my wing"

[MrIPhonemaniac]

is it just me or are there 13 days???

[justmenu9]

Hilarious. You did a wonderful job.  Very creative!

[AerithGainsborough11]

@Moosejabber WHAT?! Have you ever been homeschooled? How should you we are "weird as crap" we're just like any pubic schooled person only we're smarter! XD

[TheBooglinator]

That was fun.

[muzicluvs93]

hahaha "Are They Socialized?" I get asked this all the time, especially from Grandmas. I've been homeschooled all my life, so it's absolutely hilarious to me. This skit just made my day =)

[PhuqueU]

All Kids should be Home Schooled.

Safe from satanic mercury laced vaccines

Safe from See Eye A crack kokane.

Safe from the crap schools teach.

[vanillapie]

@PhuqueU Just keep your unvaccinated kids away from my infant, please.

[PhuqueU]

Trust me I wouldn't let my kids near your little MKULTRA Spookistein

[MsHomeschoolMom]

Very funny & so true! I was cracking up the entire time & was in tears afterwards because I realized the stress I was feeling was not because of the homeschooling but because of the discouragement of others that were against HS. I realize now that..I can do this!

[NintendoGUY42]

homeschooling pwns I have way better friends now, its my first year being homeschooled and i have gone to a private school all my life

[DoulaAsh]

That's great. :D

[ChrisJennieJudah]

Thisis great! haha..

[HIGGINS101]

I homeschooled my kids and it was wonderful and the best years of our lives!

[letmewatchit100]

im actually home schooled

and i love it

its easy and very fun!!!!!!!!:)

[bensjamin2381]

And public schooled kids aren't weird as crap?

[cannottank]

I was homeschooled for like a year.. i've been in public school most of my life.. when I was homeschooled I was with friends every day..

[DigidestinedofTrust]

@moosejabber Weird huh? Now I was homeschooled through the 6th grade and got to public school in 7th grade and graduated in it and didn't have too much trouble, I WAS socialized even though I have ADD. I say Public School kids are just as weird if not weirder. The first year was a little bit of an interesting transition, but overall I did quite well. Besides all of us are weird to a point. I'd rather of had homeschool over the teenage drama any day though. Besides I learned more in H.S. than P.S

[moosejabber]

@DigidestinedofTrust your name says it all, if you are 12 or older and you are that obsessed with digimon which ended like 6 years then you are the definition of weird.

[DigidestinedofTrust]

@moosejabber haha, I still grew up though. I don't watch it that much anymore, but I do spend time writing. I like using my imagination, which everyone should.

[katissocute]

What is in the trenchcoat of the "Look at what they're missing" person?

[tre12324]

Thanks for starting my day off right!! Now..on to Saxon Math!

[JohnnyC10071959]

Home school...scary

[64eugenia]

That was great!  Thanks!

[DwarfPrincess123]

Oh, man, this was hilarious...I wished I was homeschooled!

[spoiledCUTIE1]

lol i want to try homeschool

[countryboy75]

That was really cool!!!

[OnlineParties]

I looooved this!!!!!

Standing Ovation!!!!!!

You Guys Rocked!!!!

too funny!

[Indrina]

This is great! I laughed a lot.

[NickJRoxsmySoxs93]

Haha I'm homeschooled and that was so funny!

[HippieMama2000]

ROTFLMBO!!!!!! I think you guys are going to be famous. :-P

[danemex792]

I Love This!

[maddyluvjonas]

OMJ!I totally luv this vid,it's awesome!i'm homeschooled 2 & think it roks!btw every1 come check out my channel & tell me wat u think!xoxo,maddy

[fhlunatic]

Ok so as a HS graduate (currently working on my masters at *gasp* a college ;) This was just Great!!

[BeenDEADmorethanonce]

THAT WAS GREAT :D

[musikrulez93]

homeschool sucks. :\

[Daesondalesson]

someone either who saw or performed this or know this or has seen this on a large enough screen please tell me or hint at what are they missing. I wish someone would get a close-up on these people or at least a little closer to see expression because I can tell there was some awesome expression by all these people. Also I wish those in the skit would video respond to the written responses at least if noonne else will since I know there was a camera putting this on youtube

[cuencastone]

I would assume it would be maybe cigs, alcohol???

[jadedbutterfly27]

I loved this clip so much! I was laughing and could totally relate. This is only my second year homeschooling my oldest daughter who is in the first grade, and I have 2 younger children. I love homeschooling, and plan to continue, but people do think I am a little strange for it. It is nice to see so many people relating to my situation! So many people think homeschooling parents do it to be mean, but honestly I do it because I love my children, and I want them to succeed in life.

[PhangirlMusician]

LOL! I love the social critic neighbor!

"really, are they SOCIALIZED?!"

[onhismission08]

How cute is this!!! I love the "Look at what they are missing" and the socialized obession.

[tambourines4ever]

if you are a homeschooled child and or parent, then you totally rock! I SUPPORT HOMESCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[KatrinaGarcia5]

Awesome Skit Ladies!

\0/

Katrina Garcia 5

[micpoll7]

I loved it! Very funny and do I really want all that socializing?! Tee Hee! Look out world we are still going strange...er strong! Yes, we socialize A LOT! With all different types of people...I call it well rounded and ready for college!

[shannonsshepherds]

Excellent video! Much appreciated by us homeschooling parents that are very serious about what we do and make a point to socialize and acquire help for the subjects that we are not fully comfortable with teaching. It does take capable, determined parents to homeschool. It is not for the faint at heart.

[greenbayy]

But I've always been fascinated by homeschooling, and I wish I knew more about it! I've always wondered how parents could be "experts" in all school subjects grades K-12, and give their kids a valuable education in every single grade level. That's amazing to me. I think about the dozens and dozens of teachers I've had over the years who specialize in certain subjects, and can't imagine how a singular parent could handle teaching all of that to a child. These parents deserve to get paid!

[RWDTurboEscort]

Homeschooling is a sacrifice but well worth it. Parents dont have to be "experts" ( most teachers aren't experts ), just willing to give time and effort to their kids. Why let strangers raise and educate your children?

[jaskfjashs]

This video is so funny & cute! When I have kids, I would consider homeschooling, some of my friends have been homeschooled. But with all due respect, do parents who homeschool really feel comfortable teaching their children everything from 7th grade pre-algebra to 12th grade calculus to all the sciences? And how can parents get their homeschoolers to turn in papers/projects/assignments on time? When my kids become teenagers, I'd be worried they would keep asking me to extend deadlines. lol

[RWDTurboEscort]

Parents who homeschool dont take it lightly so I would say they'd be more strict on deadlines and assignments. I dont see anything wrong with extending deadlines every once in awhile just like the "real world".

[funtimefun1]

Teachers don't raise children, parents do. Teachers supplement the knowledge children gain at home from parents. As great as parents are, no one person is truly qualified to teach every school subject at every grade level. If that was possible, people wouldn't spend years in college obtaining degrees in specific areas of education.  Homeschooling is an awesome thing, but let's not act like "strangers" helping to educate a child is a bad thing.

[funtimefun1]

Just to add to my first message... Some homeschooled children utilize outside educational tools to supplement what they do at home. And of course, in college, kids are learning from a variety of professors as well. Learning from others in addition to your parents is a good thing. I guess there may be a misconception out there that homeschool kids are strictly learning from their parents. That's not always true.

[greenbayy]

Do you guys ever use tutors? Say for instance a child wants to take French and her/his parent has no background in that language. Is it possible to bring in a tutor? I am honestly just curious. I have always been interested in alternative ways to educate children. I did not mean to cause this huge discussion. lol. I'm honestly just curious about how it works, and I feel like if people understood more about it, they would be more accepting of it.

[SDG1750]

greenbayy: yes totally. thanks for being so non-threatening about it. Yes there are lots of ways to teach a subject the parent is not proficient in. One way would be to bring in a tutor, or to trade off subjects with another parent, say in a homeschool co-op. Or another option is to have self-teaching curriculum. A read-the-text and take-the-tests approach, or a DVD set with the teacher teaching it. for instance my brother uses both those for high school math and science.

[umbersoulvideos]

@greenbayy My daughter just turned 9 and is in 4th grade, she takes spanish lessons once a week for 3-4 hours with a local University Professor.

[greenbayy]

@umbersoulvideos Wow, I haven't commented on this in a while! :) That's great that you have access to outside teachers for help. If I was a parent homeschooling my child, I'd be so nervous that he/she would want to study French or AP Physics or any type of advanced math and I just would feel helpless, as I am not proficient in those areas. I'd never be able to properly cover ever subject at every grade level. I don't know how homeschool parents do it sometimes! Kudos to you all!

[msfraddse]

@greenbayy I have heard of an actual school for homeschool kids to attend for subjects such as science, art, music, that they perhaps cannot get adequately at home. I have heard that the kids LOVE this school, because they are able to get out of the house and interact with other homeschool students, even if it's just a day or two per week. Interactive learning with both teachers and peers (as well as being able to work independently) are important for any child.

[greenbayy]

@msfraddse That sounds so interesting! I'd love to read more about it... Where is it located, do you know? But serious question... If the homeschoolers are attending this school with other children, doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose of homeschooling in the first place?

[msfraddse]

@greenbayy I'm pretty sure they don't attend the whole school week. I'm assuming the bulk of school subjects are still taught at home. But at least the kids get to experience a little bit of "normal" school-- filling up a backpack with school supplies, eating lunch with friends, learning how to handle several different teachers with their own set of rules/requirements. I think it's a great thing. I'm not sure if it's more widespread than just one location, but I know it's in western US.

[greenbayy]

@msfraddse yeah! I guess we take for granted being able to have a backpack with new supplies! This school you speak of sounds so cool. I would have loved to only go to school a couple days a week! I'm going to google it. haha. I wish I had been homeschooled. I am quite anti-social and shy, & having to do group projects and science labs with other kids was so torturous for me. And of course I would have loved to ask my mom for an extension on HW rather than my strict teachers. :)

[msfraddse]

@greenbayy Aw, you don't seem that shy! But that's okay, a lot of children aren't comfortable doing group assignments. And other kids love it! They learn best when it's hands-on and they are interacting with peers. It's too bad we all as kids couldn't have had more say in how we learned! I have to sign off now, but if I can find the website of that school for homeschoolers, I will try to post it here for you! It is quite interesting!

[greenbayy]

@msfraddse Haha no I was so shy in school. I would have much rather done all of my work by myself in a quiet place. Even in college when they assigned many team projects and oral presentations, it was hard for me to handle all of the interaction with people. lol! Homeschooling would have been right up my alley. Oh and thanks, but don't worry about it if you don't have time, I was just google it!

[Maranatha80]

I think it is more that we are experts on our kids. We know their strengths and weaknesses, and there are really excellent curriculums out there. The public schools here aren't good, and only teach to the test. No history, art, music, etc. for elementary. I am able to customize my oldest daughter's education for her advanced reading level and teach lots of electives to make it fun. There is a lot of freedom to go and do things (cheaper too!). They are excelling and we all love it :).

[greenbayy]

That sounds cool. I admire you parents! Thanks to the people who replied to my post! I have a better understanding now. The only other thing I am curious about is how the transition is from a homeschool setting to a regular college setting. But I figure a smart child will eventually be able to adjust to any type of educational setting.  Anyway, thanks again for writing. It's been interesting to read the responses!

[Maranatha80]

I think technology is really changing the answer to this question. Like now, a high school level homeschooler can dual enroll in many colleges and have an associates by the time they graduate homeschool all from home via online classes. But as far as traditional college goes, most colleges welcome homeschoolers...all you need is a transcript and good ACT/SAT scores. Because the kids have more free time for extra-curricular interests, there are many opportunities for scholarships, etc.

[31mommy]

SO Funny! So true! This is worth fowarding!

[MoreBabies]

What is inside the ladies coat and on her back? Totally awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[kchara]

Too cute!!!

[littlemama3351]

This is SO awesome and SO true! Love it!!

[just271]

This is awesome. Get these questions all the time, even from family. Very Creative for the holidays. Keep up the great work homeschoolers!!

[turtletobias]

This is great. Thanks for helping us laugh at all the absurd questions we get!

[GreenAjahSister]

Awesome.

[CherylGior]

We've been homeschooling for 15 years and we still get some of those questions...BUT anyone that KNOWs my kids don't ask about socialization. The two older ones have been Best man, Maid of honor and in three other weddings. Friendships are about quality not quantity!!

[karilmoo]

In one side of her coat she has drugs and on the other side, weapons. On her back she has a sign saying "Negative Peer Pressure".

[greenbayy]

lol. School's not that evil, though. As long as you find and stick to a good group of friends who have their heads on straight, everything's good. Part of life is being able to interact with all kinds of people, and being able to deal with negative peer pressure and choose your friends wisely. It's good to learn how to handle it as a kid so that when you get to college and the "real world", you know how to handle things.

[RWDTurboEscort]

Please explain what you mean by "real world".

[greenbayy]

Students often use the phrase "real world" to describe life after college(and school in general)- career, colleagues, family, everyday responsibilities you wouldn't necessarily have when you were in school living under your parents roof. :)

[RWDTurboEscort]

So when these students use the phrase "real world" are they still in school or have they finished school and reality has set in? It doesn't sound like a term that an active student would use.

[greenbayy]

It's more of a joke than anything. I just finished up college, and I would often joke with my friends that I was about to enter the "real world". Maybe it's not phrase used everywhere, but I'm pretty sure it's common amongst college kids. No biggie. Sorry I was confusing.

[RWDTurboEscort]

I would say you are trying to describe a "perfect world". Sure, kids can be perfectly fine going thru public/private schools but why take the chance? Why would you assume that homeschooled kids don't interact or have peer pressure?

[greenbayy]

I didn't assume that at all. My original post was just to defend regular school a bit. There are positives and negatives in everything, and I don't think we need to trash regular school completely to prop up homeschooling. I'm sure homeschooling has it's own benefits! Like you said, there is probably negative peer pressure everywhere. It's how you handle it that matters.

[umbersoulvideos]

@greenbayy My children still socialize with other children. Neighbors, team mates, children of friends, cousins, club members, ect. They learn how to deal with other people and not just the ones their own age. Not all homeschool families are the same, but we have open, honest communication in our house and my kids are very aware of the "real world", they live there too!

[greenbayy]

@umbersoulvideos That's great! Just to clarify, I believe in my earlier posts I used "real world" to describe the time period in college and beyond. College students often refer to post-college life as the "real world" because they are done with a structured school environment and free to plan their future. I wasn't trying to imply that homeschoolers weren't in the "real world". Rather, I had wondered if homeschoolers experienced any differences adjusting to college and beyond. :)

[supermomghj]

LOVE it!!! I want to know what the woman is holding in her coat that sings, "look at what they're missing'....what does she have in that coat?????

[lilpinky0880]

why Yes! we ARE alittle bit strange!

[DeathAngelTemari3227]

wow! HAHA that was good! I've been

home schooled 4 all my life and will

be until college!!! YAY ME! >XD

[ilalated]

haha this is AWESOME!! We homeschoolers ROCK!!!

[Lunicle]

Ha, that was awesome! Do you have the lyrics, though? I couldn't really tell what a couple of lines were. XD But gosh, the socialising one gets me every time (I'm a homeschooled kid), and the funny thing is, people always ask that when I'm at a SOCIAL event with my friends. Hmm... obvious much? Thanks for posting! Made me laugh so much!

-Luna-

[karilmoo]

On the first day of home school my neighbor said to me, "Can you home school legally?" Are they socialized? Do you give them tests? What about P.E.? YOU ARE SO STRANGE! How long will you home school? Look at what they're missing Why do you do this? They'll miss the prom What about graduation? I could never do that Can they go to college?

[Lunicle]

Thanks so much! I must show this video to my mother... XD

[XxfireandflamesxX]

I hate those questions/comments with a passion. (: I'm probably going to go to school for 7th or 8th grade.

[DigidestinedofTrust]

@XxfireandflamesxX

Oh bummer. I had to do that i wasn't too happy but I fared alright. 8th grade is tough though mentally and sometimes spiritually so try not to get in trouble. I didn't get in trouble with school but I got into major trouble with my parents that year b/c of something stupid I regret still. I'll pray for ya.

[gatewaygallery]

Great job!

[NotAshamedOfJesus]

ha ha! wow, that's great!! I was homeschooled and now I'm in college and we heard all of those!!  Great job!!

[NineSmiths]

Ah, yes! We are a bunch of yahoos, aren't we? LOL!!

[ESB3productions]

That was great! Where did you find that song?

We are three homeschooled kids and I would love to see my mom sing that!

Great Video!

-God bless

[ShowCreator]

This is hilarious! What's funny is that is exactly how anti-homeschool people talk. lol Believe me, I know. It gets annoying how after 8 years, people still ask the same dumb and sterotypical questions about homeschoolers.

Having gone to school for 4 years, I can say that not only did I get MORE friends AFTER I left school, but my quality of education increased. I never was one to make a lot of friends and I still maintain that going to school did more harm to my social skills than good.

[DanishsUtube]

haha my comment has like 10 replies!

[DanishsUtube]

oh yeah sure... everyone that goes to public school gets sold drugs. Hey, answer this: how many friends do your children have?

[RWDTurboEscort]

My 5 children have plenty of friends so I'm not sure where you are going with that question. Besides, its not the quantity of friends but the quality that counts. Please do some research on homeschooling before stereotyping.

[DanishsUtube]

Well as long as they are learning social skills i guess im fine with that. Just wondering, do you have something against public school or is it just a choice you made?

[DanishsUtube]

AND... would you allow them to go to public school if they wanted to? would you give them the choice? i suggest you expose them to the environment and atmosphere and let them make the choice.

[karilmoo]

3 of my 5 kids did go to school. We made the decision to homeschool when the oldest ones were in 2nd, 6th and 7th grade. They all say they'd never go back. The cool thing about homeschool friends is that they aren't limited to kids their own age. My kids know how to socialize appropriately with all age groups. (Just ask our neighbors) It really is an amazing thing to experience. Try Googling "Homeschool Socialization" and see what you get. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask

[DanishsUtube]

oh ok cool. I kinda assumed (sorry, i shouldn't do that) that you just always had ur kids homeschooled, and never went to public school. My apologies for my assumptions.

[Daesondalesson]

I know it's been 4 months but I wanted to respond to this. My cousin was homeschooled and you are right. I just as an older kid couldn't stand my mother asking questions as if she knew what she was telling me when I understood my teacher back in the third grade then in 5th then 7th so frustrating the social stuff that I would have avoided if early I had homeschooled the same time my cousin was.

[Daesondalesson]

I suggest not. I plead not in some cases. My issue as I posted this video and a statement in my Digg account.... as a young kid I could have been homeschooled but it was the influence of teachers in my young years that made me tell my mom I wanted to go to private school. I think a child should first be taught by parents and maybe even homeschooled then given the choice not the other way around. I am glad you are thinking about choice though.

[karilmoo]

DanishsUtube's comment just makes "Day 2" even funnier!

I guess it's something that will always be misunderstood.

[DanishsUtube]

I suppose it might be misunderstood, but stereotypes always seem to come from somewhere, right?

[01mom02]

This was truly great! As a homeschooling mom, I've encountered many of these thoughts and questions. We may use this skit at our next big group night! :)

[Angiebby22]

that is sooo awesome!

[beanjeepin]

I wish I could understand the words....can you write them out?

[showtunessugar1221]

Love it!

[tessabianca]

Wish I could see what the "look at what they're missing" lady has! This is so cute :)