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Originally Posted by Daphnes
The parents have to take a test to qualify as a homeschooler, right?
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In some states, perhaps. It depends on the stringency of the state's laws concerning home-schooling. Arizona, as far as I know, is quite lenient, while Maryland, in comparison, inquires after the curriculum the parents will be employing each year, as well as the circumstances under which the child or children will be instructed.
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Originally Posted by fireball
I was wondering how do homed schooled kids ensure they are learning the same stuff as those of us that did or are still going to schools? I know some are home schooled due to parents wishing them not to learn specific things a nearby school has in their syllabus but I'm talking about safe subjects such as maths. Also how do you get the social interaction that school offers?
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There are various home-schooling curriculums which parents use, like Abeka, that ensure their child learns the same rudimentary subjects as their public school peers. Home-schooling varies from un-schooling, as I think it's called, the latter being a system wherein there is no set schedule - the kids pretty much do whatever they want. I haven't met any un-schoolers as of yet - everyone I've encountered either uses a program (most of which are very comprehensive, by the by) or creates their own. For example, my mother employs lectures by the Teaching Company. The subjects covered are numerous, and the instruction is thorough - I've just finished my chemistry, by the way.
As for social activity - that's why we home-schoolers have COOPs and classes outside the home and such.
There's no obstacle to social activity if you're of a mind to have some.
Anyhow, I am a home-schooler, and have been for nigh on six years, perhaps longer. I've been in public school and didn't find it conducive to independent learning - in fact, I've had equal experience in both public school and home-school. I prefer home-school.