A convincing (though probably unwitting) argument in favor of homeschooling

[Vort]

Insightful and honest article from a former teacher, talking about the experiences of her own young children at school.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/01/05/mom-what-do-i-expect-from-my-childrens-elementary-school-certainly-not-this/?tid=paid_fb_keywee&kwp_0=91154&kwp_4=515677&kwp_1=278241

For the record, my purpose is not to criticize public schools or their employees, but to demonstrate that there is a much better and far more natural way for children to learn what they need to learn. We do things the way we do things almost solely because that's the way we do things. Humans are creatures of habit. Sometimes, we need to step away from our preconceptions and try to visualize a better way of doing things. When we do that, we often get it wrong, but sometimes we get it really, really right.

[NeedleinA]

We have done both home school and public schools. We pulled our kids out of public schools for 3 years. My wife did most everything, as I was away at work all day. She was nervous to do it, but with some encouraging words from others we took the leap. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. We converted part of our basement into the classroom. Lots of field trips, lots of home school group get togethers, and lots of library time. I think the general philosophy was to teach the kids to teach themselves, and that is what they did. They really did blossom and loved learning. It really was a wonderful time for everyone. 

Once our oldest hit Junior High we decided that we didn't have enough resources/variety/diversity to continue. School has once again become barely tolerable for them. We have some really great teachers and some that could care less but can't be fired type teachers. Our kids all re-entered public schools at advanced/honors levels, however, over the past 2 years you can see the desire/drive/enthusiasm fading away. Wish we could go back, but not in the cards right now.

We have a great friend who teaches elementary school and says she loves teaching the kids and hates everything else about it. Hates the bureaucracy, the paper work, the hoops and also all the snot hole parents always complaining.