Comments on: The Public School System Is Doing Serious Damage to Our Children and Our Society

By: Jamie F.

Jamie F. — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:07:29 +0000

This is sad but true. The public school system is crap. It is one big babysitting agency,if you will… Homeschooling is the way to go.

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By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:46:52 +0000

Hi Lea,

Your story is sadly very typical. Keep a close eye on your daughter, she sounds like a very bright child, and public school will crush her if it is given the chance or if you don’t help her to build up her defences to it.

Thanks for stopping by.

By: Lea

Lea — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:14:06 +0000

I too have had my concerns with the educational and social aspects of schools as a whole. My daughter is able to learn quickly and has a great memory of what she learns, plus she’s an advanced reader. She was able to read and understand what she read out of college textbooks at age 6. Yet her teacher wanted to label her a ADD because she got bored in class. Your explanation as to why schools are structured the way they are was enlightening. I say, keep up the good work.

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By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:11:20 +0000

Thanks for all the comments!

Heather: I hope your son does well too, but even I had fun in school when I was 6 years old. The rest of it was pure misery I am afraid. Good luck!

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:09:17 +0000

This was a fascinating post, thanks. I have mixed feelings about public school myself. My husband hated it and did very poorly, whereas I was a bright student and – in high school – did very well. I enjoyed it in part because I was able to choose many of my classes and therefore learn things I was interested in.

Now we’re in the next generation – my 6 yr old son. He IS in public school right now and so far, so good. I wanted to homeschool but with 2 parents working, that just isn’t a possibility. So, like the first commentor, I hope that the education and love of learning I instill in him at home will be helpful in counterbalancing any negativity he experiences in school.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:49:29 +0000

Hear! Hear!

People think I’m crazy when I tell them how damaging public school is and all the reasons why I plan on homeschooling my kids. As the other commentors have said, it is the place of the parents to teach their children and raise them, not the schools.

Here via NCLM

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:16:46 +0000

I agree! Too many parents think that they can sit back and do nothing and that the schools should raise and educate their children! Drives me crazy! NCLM

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:23:40 +0000

Glad you agree, Natural, thanks for stopping by.