Institutionalied mainstream schooling has failed in dealing with bullism, special need sand learning difficulties, and retaining first class teachers.
@julians976320 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Too many parents forget that they are meant to be the first educators. The first step of homeschooling is "Careful home training. free from useless waste". Too many parents in the past and present have become indoctrinated and lied by the mainstream , thinking that public and private schools will teach everything. The education system of too many nations is selected students,. average students. and students that can. easily be shifted out to a life of a limited future. Too many parents who never appreciated learning invent excuses that they can't home school. Ignorance is no excuse. Institutionalisation destroys creativity and potential. Your video proves that parents should take responsibility in educating their offsprings and not depend on narrow minded mainstream institutions and narrow minded people for answers when problems can't be solved.
@captainfalcon4354Ай бұрын
That's a lot of cuts.
@cassyap7182Ай бұрын
I was homeschooled most of my life and I can so relate with the mindset of just learning as much as I can because I if I wonder I want to know! People at my job joke if someone needs to know something to ask me and I'll figure it out. I just couldn't understand why someone wouldn't want to learn more if they could and now it's clear that was just part of my mindset doing my own homeschool program until 8th grade that I was working hard to better myself not for what the school expected of me. Now saying that there is somethings I think that can be hard with homeschooling I didn't have a schedule and till this day I struggle with time management and it wasn't nessisary easy for my mom and she had a teaching degree so it's not a perfect fit for every family but I wish that the public school districts tought more by kids interests and grow with them versus expecting us all to be one way.
@Demonoicgamer6662 ай бұрын
In school I was taught that while we should attempt to avoid failure we should accept it when it comes learning how to learn from failure is possibly the most important lesson to learn.
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial2 ай бұрын
I completely agree with that idea! 🤙🏼
@martymclean37634 ай бұрын
You guys shouldn't have painted the timber window frame. Looked better natural.
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial4 ай бұрын
Well go change it back
@-_-demonslayer7255 ай бұрын
What was it like the first day of homeschooling
@zaraaa_m5 ай бұрын
honestly i love public school, i love seeing everyone everyday even the people i don’t talk to :)
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial5 ай бұрын
Love that!
@jrodriguez36476 ай бұрын
I homeschooled both of my two teens. My decision was influenced by the COVID era and how the public school were failing my oldest, and the youngest one wanted to try it too. In two years and half, my oldest graduated with a HS diploma and Associates degree in Computer Science. He is now completing his bachelors in Computer Engineering at top state school with a full scholarship. Next, my daughter will be graduating soon with her a HS diploma and Associates degree in Accounting. We are looking at schools willing to give her a full ride. Homeschooling isn't for everyone. But, it is a viable option for parents who want to ensure their kids are going to thrive, have the resources and time to commit. I was fortunate enough to work from home and make 6 figs. Not everyone is as fortunate.
@ComedyBros56 ай бұрын
I’m curious how kids get the proper amount of social exposure by being homeschooled? This isn’t meant in a bad way, it’s just an observation I’ve made in my history of running into homeschooled kids. They seem to tremendously lack social skills and come across very awkward.
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial6 ай бұрын
I’ve thought about this a lot and appreciate your comment. One thing I’ve realized with homeschool parents and why they decided to homeschool in the first place is that they took their kids out of public school because they were already socially awkward in the first place. Their child experienced negative socialization (bullying, no one talking or interacting with them, etc) and so their parents removed them from public school which further isolated them and heightened the lack of social skills. Have you also noticed that? Having never went to public school for a day, activities like church, gymnastics, jujitsu, sports, vacations, scouts, youth night, my parents including me and my siblings in social activities all helped to encourage me to get outside my little world. Hope this helps and encourages :)
@ComedyBros56 ай бұрын
@@BrandonEdwardsOfficial Yes, that's a great point. I'm curious what your all's hometown environment was like? Plenty to do? My wife and I are torn. We're 27 with 4 kids 5yrs and under. We see how bad public schools are these days and how poor the curriculum is for kids. We would love to homeschool, and my wife is perfectly fit for it. However, our oldest girl (would be eligible for K this next year) is very social and wicked smart. My wife does lessons with her/the kids now, but the oldest continuously asks when she'll be done with "mommy's school" and can do "real school." Our next oldest is 3 and she's really smart too, but has been a bit behind with speech. We worked and worked and worked to get her talking right with *NO* luck. She wouldn't listen and she'd get frustrated with us. It wasn't until we took her to a speech therapist that she got better, and it was immediate. This makes us think she'd learn much more with someone other than her parents teaching her things. Now, why I asked about your hometown environment, we live in a small town of maybe 12k people. Not much goes on, the church options aren't great, and the only homeschool groups we can find are 45min+ away. If we had a group closer to us, homeschooling would be much easier. Because of this, we worry about how to get our kids proper socializing exposure.
@cheleradatti9 ай бұрын
Agreed with all you said! my middle child is homeschooling but wants to experience High School next year. My youngest wants no parts of homeschooling and I cringe that either wants to stay in the system 🙏 Praying they change their minds 🙏
@kidsteach93810 ай бұрын
When I found out that public school is mostly cutting and pasting activities, I decided to supplement-school my kids in math and science, early and rigorously. They are at the top of their "school", have their diploma, and the eldest is in first year med school.
@laurela776011 ай бұрын
I started to homeschool my daughter after COVID. She was on remote learning from 2nd grade till Christmas of 4tj grade. She didn't want to go back . She loves being home and has more time to take. In public school she never had enough time to finish or enough teacher time. She does a lot better at home. Like you said we love our family time too. Thank you for the video
@gregorbegger9291 Жыл бұрын
I also think Homeschooling is better than private schools
@KINGHD4K Жыл бұрын
Sick Videos Bro! crazy editing
@brigitabaumgardner207 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. As a homeschooling Mom it is great to hear from those that were homeschooled.
@cheymelinda Жыл бұрын
I'm 27 and have been looking forward to homeschooling my future kids for a few years now; this video definitely encourages me to do so. I never questioned it, and you guys are so articulate and chill, you really speak to the attractiveness of being homeschooled! My favorite teacher in high school (RIP!) always said he hated standardized tests and showed us the comic of the schoolteacher asking different types of animals, bird, fish, dog, elephant, snake, whatever, to climb a tree. I had so much respect for him and his commitment to accommodating people's different learning styles. This is a great testimonial to that. Thanks for the video!
@laraluna9365 Жыл бұрын
I was a public school kid who hated school, skipped all the time in high school. I unschool my child and we both love it. She talks about homeschooling her own kids if she ever gets married.
@jamesskinner4752 Жыл бұрын
“5 reasons why homeschooling is better than public shooting….SCHOOLING…schooling.”
@crystalgilliam3006 Жыл бұрын
You have so many followers you should pick this channel back up
@elisabethprice4697 Жыл бұрын
so I was homeschooled my whole life and I am so grateful! I look back on it and it was truly amazing! some of the best things are... you can get done with school at 11 am instead of sitting in a classroom all day... you can even do your school outside... and being taught by my mom... and being able to go anywhere random when needed like field trips and family stuff... and most importantly you can learn baste off of your interests instead of conforming to what the government wants you to learn... last thing you can learn about and freely glorify God!
@melissasonntag347 Жыл бұрын
I would be interested in what got you most interested in learning. My 11 yr old son wants very little to do with actual learning and wants to watch KZread shorts and play through s, or play Minecraft all day (and not in creative mode! Lol). What tips do you have for us?
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial Жыл бұрын
If I’m being honest, if my parents allowed it, I probably would’ve played games all day 😂 I loved games! But… our parents were smart and would limit our screen/ gaming time to an hour a day after chores and two hours on weekends after chores. I loved gaming, still do today, but I have a healthy relationship with it now where I play on a schedule. I think limiting the duration of console, PC, tablet and phone games (aka screens), will provide an opportunity for them to discover more of life. That will also be an opportune time for you as a parent to step in, find your old interests and help them to discover more as well. Go hiking, disc golfing, go to your local fitness center and play basketball, lift weights, play board/ card games at home, build little army men, tape paper together and draw armies battling (tap into his imagination), go swimming, take lessons together to learn about practical programming, order Mark Rober’s “crunch labs” kit where he teaches hands on learning, read a book with your child like A to Z mysteries and have them guess who the perpetrator is as the book continues, go sign them up in juijitsu so they can learn discipline/ coordination and body control. Getting your children on a schedule of pleasure releasing activities such as gaming, will help them to enjoy them more. Dopamine will flow, it will be exciting and not just over saturating if they’re playing all day long. YOU GOT THIS! :)
@melissasonntag347 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that counsel. I have been known to give my son a "hard time" about wanting to "stare at a screen all day." So, now, my son will come up to me and spout off some "fact" (I have no idea if it is true or not) and I will ask, "Where did you learn that?" His response? "From staring at a screen!" I love all of the ideas you have shared. Thank you!
@brittanymorgan-ey5tx Жыл бұрын
Please update feel like it’s so important now since school shootings
@erentriptide7535 Жыл бұрын
this is more of a comedy show than a lecture. quality either way.
@megganlaucher1096 Жыл бұрын
I love you guys for this. I have a sped kiddos and I am constantly trying to pick up my little dude, b/c he always feels bad b/c his behavior chart is red.
@foreveraltared Жыл бұрын
What did you use for the brick wall?
@Sapphirebeauty Жыл бұрын
Ok but I’m kind of falling behind in homeschooling I’m not so sure what to do😩
@malcomshaw5962 Жыл бұрын
😎✌🏿
@-Mercury- Жыл бұрын
I abandoned school in 2021 and never returned after that. With my experience, school doesn't make you smart, it makes you lose interest in everything. I used to like reading, now i don't. I used to like drawing and writing on paper, now i don't. Anyway, i don't actually do "homeschool stuff". I get to choose what i want to learn, and when. Like, a few days ago, i had a small history lesson about old video games. Anything can be a learning opportunity-
@ML-pe7ed Жыл бұрын
I love this video. You two are so well spoken and CRUSH the stigma of home schooled children. Great way to give your mom/dad, whomever taught you, a big pat on the back! I agree with all of this. We have successfully graduated 2 out of 4 children, have been traditional home educating for 20 yrs and wouldn't change it for the world. Education isn't all about the sit down book time. Nice job, guys!
@judewright6651 Жыл бұрын
I agree with most of your pro's... except the indoctrination comment. I personally think that children need as many different examples of how they can be as possible. That way they can really make decisions about who they want to be. My own children spent time with people from all over the world and from many different walks of life, and they are well rounded adults who have no fear of anyone.
@michelleberry6602 Жыл бұрын
This was such a great video that I’m so glad I came across. This is my second year homeschooling my children due to the pandemic and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My youngest is four years old and would have been homeschooled anyway because he has never been vaccinated. I decided to allow my 16 year old to go back to public school this year to experience high school and I’m already regretting that decision. I encourage everyone to learn how to grow your own food, filter water and grow herbs for natural healing. Things seem to be getting much worse before it will get better. Self sufficiency is a must in these times ahead. Blessings to all!
@MS-hw1vb Жыл бұрын
If my son turns out like you guys I will be happy. We are currently homeschooling. He is 8
@racheljames7 Жыл бұрын
What lovely lads. Your parents did a great job.
@corissapaige3917 Жыл бұрын
This is refreshing to watch! Could you share which curriculum your parents used with you? My 7 and 9 year old have always been homeschooled and I’m looking for a new one for them ☺️
@dianaramos8742 Жыл бұрын
Please make more content about homeschooling. More inside look at all. This is my first year homeschooling my 4 year old & id like to know!
@ko9s422 Жыл бұрын
Your comment about fear reminded me of an experience my homeschooled daughter had when she went to college. She called me one day and said, "Why is everyone so anxious and freaking out all the time over every little assignment?" I had to explain to her the fear associated with public schools. She thought it was completely bizarre. And just to show that fear isn't necessary, she earned an academic scholarship, won a writing award, and completed her degree in less than 4 years. No fear.
@lilyseestheworld7865 Жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear about a perspective like that.
@taylord2god624 Жыл бұрын
Praise God! That's wonderful. Congratulations.
@ericnelson91002 ай бұрын
Liberty University, no?
@newlycreated1864 Жыл бұрын
I homeschool my children who are all in Jr High now. They love learning. They love reading. They're good at sports. They're creative. They have sound plans for the future. We have lots of homeschool friends that we regularly hang out with. Great video. I went to public school in Idaho. I had many great teachers in highschool. Elementary was the worst, though. I begged my mom to homeschool me. I can't imagine what children go through today. The pressure is real, too. My kids are joyful, they make friends everywhere they go. Thanks for the video!
@YHVHmystrength Жыл бұрын
💕
@RaeesoRandom Жыл бұрын
Love this video my 3rd grader was is so fearful of losing contact with friends but slowing been trying to expose her to this perspective to homeschooling. I wish I wouldn’t had swayed away from this when she was born but it’s better to start now than later ! While she’s been in public school though I have worked at her schools and substituted there. We have such a shortage of staff and don’t even get me started on the shortage of bus drivers. Whew Thank y’all
@nikkihstokes Жыл бұрын
Incredibly valuable to hear about your personal experience from the student side. Thanks for sharing.
@learnwithsteph4573 Жыл бұрын
Listening to you shows me that it’s not impossible to home school and still be smart and educated . Y’all sound so eloquent ❤ love this . Because the way the education system is going is messed up I don’t want my kids at school
@jocabedvp5087 Жыл бұрын
I support homeschooling in every way, socialization isn’t a problem much for me. But I have a question that I have been asking to myself for a pretty long time about how can the homeschool student meet and interact with new types of people. Like ik the socialization thing is annoying at This point but how can they interact independently with other types of people that aren’t like them? ( tbh it wasn’t even my question it just soar in my mind because a family member uses that againt homeschooling so I wanted to find a good answer :) Ty
@boristheteethguy9220 Жыл бұрын
I was home school around mostly my elementary school years and mostly my high school years as well, and I will say being homeschool is the best option for my lifetime you know why cuz one. You don't got to deal with assholes or stupid ass teachers, two the stuff they put in school systems is ridiculous, and three you get to do your schooling anytime whatever time you like and right now I'm in online schooling but still I'm technically I'm homeschool because I've been home school but most of my life anyways
@mikitosmr2 Жыл бұрын
well said... very helpful...
@Herculine1984 Жыл бұрын
This video was great! Thank you so much boys. I have watched videos from the mother's side and wanted the 'other' very important side of the homeschooling journey. This was very informative.
@towanda1067 Жыл бұрын
Homeschooling, when done right and for the right reasons, can be a great way for a child to get an education, no doubt about it. Less time in the "classroom," more hands on learning, more autonomy to do what you want, learning modified to the individual's needs, etc. I would argue that a public school teacher with only 1-10 children in her class could do a comparable job as a homeschooling parent- perhaps even better because s/he would offer an additional perspective and have the benefit of a college education geared towards teaching. It is unfair to compare a homeschool education to one where one single individual, the public school teacher, is trying to teach 25-35 students in an environment constricted by all sorts of legal rules and regulations and chronically underfunded. It is not a fair or useful comparison and certainly doesn't prove that homeschooling is better. What it does show is that children learn better in smaller groups that have greater autonomy, something we have known for decades. So why don't we do this? Simple- money. It would cost too much to use this model in any kind of widespread way. So instead we have overcrowded, underfunded public schools. Some, like you two guys, have the option to opt out of public school to get this boutique-style education called homeschooling. But the majority of kids don't really have this option. Maybe their family is highly dysfunctional. Maybe economic necessity forces both parents to work. Perhaps neither parent wants to teach. Or perhaps there is only one parent in the home and that person doesn't have the time/energy/ability to teach. There are so many reasons why homeschooling may not be an option for a child. Public school offers these children not only the education they might otherwise not get, but it often is a lifeline for children whose families are so dysfunctional that their basic needs aren't even being met, never mind their educational needs. Think what would happen to these children if homeschooling was their only option. Homeschooling, per se, isn't "better" or worse than public school. It's just one possible option- a potentially a good one- for families who have the desire and resources to do it. Recognize that means families that are priviledged in one way or another. Not all children have the luxury of that. By the way- as a public school teacher myself, I get tired of hearing that a reason to keep children out of public school is because teachers try to "indoctrinate" them. Teachers offer children his/her individual perspective just like everyone else they meet in the society does. Through public education, children are exposed to a multitude of different perspectives. They are also encouraged to think about these perspectives- to challenge them, adopt them, reject them, modify them, etc. That's what LEARNING means. I think that is one of the strengths of public education. It is more representative of the diversity that exists in this country/world. Modeling such diversity permits a child to become the individual he or she wants to be, rather than the person they are told to be in a more homogenous/monolithic environment. In the best case scenario, public schools offer a banquet of ideas, perspectives, culture, and information. Homeschooling, on the other hand, seems to revel in being selective- keeping the children in a bubble of conformity. Parents teach children the "right" way to think, the "right" books to read, the "right" friends to hang out with. You see this particularly when people homeschool for religious reasons. To me, that is not education; it is indoctrination. I am glad things worked out for you with homeschooling, but I would encourage you to think more deeply about this topic... it goes far beyond what is merely "better" or "worse."
@Handlehandlehandle320 Жыл бұрын
Yeah sure Towanda, keep thinking you’re enlightening people and not indoctrinating them as you clearly are. Homeschool is far superior to your public indoctrination chambers.
@Magmoney Жыл бұрын
Update: I commented on this video 10 months ago, (I commented as ZaxIsDank,) I discovered a talent and skill for real estate and temporarily quit KZread (I'm returning as a financial motivation channel.) Long story short, this was one of the first videos I watched when I dreamed about having an office, now soon, it's about to become real. I'm going to be remodeling some offices in Texas and Georgia in the next 6-12 months and this progress has become humbling. Came across this video again, and just wanted to say thanks for the motivation!!
@BrandonEdwardsOfficial Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you man! That’s super exciting to hear. I quit KZread as well pretty much a couple years ago and have just been doing real estate as well! Thanks for the kind words.
@katkisaiah40_8 Жыл бұрын
This is literally how I've been homeschooled too, I'm gonna miss it a bit when I go to college cos it won't be quite the same.
@cute2neko Жыл бұрын
I wish i could home school my children just my husband doesn't want to :(
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Institutionalied mainstream schooling has failed in dealing with bullism, special need sand learning difficulties, and retaining first class teachers.
Excellent video. Too many parents forget that they are meant to be the first educators. The first step of homeschooling is "Careful home training. free from useless waste". Too many parents in the past and present have become indoctrinated and lied by the mainstream , thinking that public and private schools will teach everything. The education system of too many nations is selected students,. average students. and students that can. easily be shifted out to a life of a limited future. Too many parents who never appreciated learning invent excuses that they can't home school. Ignorance is no excuse. Institutionalisation destroys creativity and potential. Your video proves that parents should take responsibility in educating their offsprings and not depend on narrow minded mainstream institutions and narrow minded people for answers when problems can't be solved.
That's a lot of cuts.
I was homeschooled most of my life and I can so relate with the mindset of just learning as much as I can because I if I wonder I want to know! People at my job joke if someone needs to know something to ask me and I'll figure it out. I just couldn't understand why someone wouldn't want to learn more if they could and now it's clear that was just part of my mindset doing my own homeschool program until 8th grade that I was working hard to better myself not for what the school expected of me. Now saying that there is somethings I think that can be hard with homeschooling I didn't have a schedule and till this day I struggle with time management and it wasn't nessisary easy for my mom and she had a teaching degree so it's not a perfect fit for every family but I wish that the public school districts tought more by kids interests and grow with them versus expecting us all to be one way.
In school I was taught that while we should attempt to avoid failure we should accept it when it comes learning how to learn from failure is possibly the most important lesson to learn.
I completely agree with that idea! 🤙🏼
You guys shouldn't have painted the timber window frame. Looked better natural.
Well go change it back
What was it like the first day of homeschooling
honestly i love public school, i love seeing everyone everyday even the people i don’t talk to :)
Love that!
I homeschooled both of my two teens. My decision was influenced by the COVID era and how the public school were failing my oldest, and the youngest one wanted to try it too. In two years and half, my oldest graduated with a HS diploma and Associates degree in Computer Science. He is now completing his bachelors in Computer Engineering at top state school with a full scholarship. Next, my daughter will be graduating soon with her a HS diploma and Associates degree in Accounting. We are looking at schools willing to give her a full ride. Homeschooling isn't for everyone. But, it is a viable option for parents who want to ensure their kids are going to thrive, have the resources and time to commit. I was fortunate enough to work from home and make 6 figs. Not everyone is as fortunate.
I’m curious how kids get the proper amount of social exposure by being homeschooled? This isn’t meant in a bad way, it’s just an observation I’ve made in my history of running into homeschooled kids. They seem to tremendously lack social skills and come across very awkward.
I’ve thought about this a lot and appreciate your comment. One thing I’ve realized with homeschool parents and why they decided to homeschool in the first place is that they took their kids out of public school because they were already socially awkward in the first place. Their child experienced negative socialization (bullying, no one talking or interacting with them, etc) and so their parents removed them from public school which further isolated them and heightened the lack of social skills. Have you also noticed that? Having never went to public school for a day, activities like church, gymnastics, jujitsu, sports, vacations, scouts, youth night, my parents including me and my siblings in social activities all helped to encourage me to get outside my little world. Hope this helps and encourages :)
@@BrandonEdwardsOfficial Yes, that's a great point. I'm curious what your all's hometown environment was like? Plenty to do? My wife and I are torn. We're 27 with 4 kids 5yrs and under. We see how bad public schools are these days and how poor the curriculum is for kids. We would love to homeschool, and my wife is perfectly fit for it. However, our oldest girl (would be eligible for K this next year) is very social and wicked smart. My wife does lessons with her/the kids now, but the oldest continuously asks when she'll be done with "mommy's school" and can do "real school." Our next oldest is 3 and she's really smart too, but has been a bit behind with speech. We worked and worked and worked to get her talking right with *NO* luck. She wouldn't listen and she'd get frustrated with us. It wasn't until we took her to a speech therapist that she got better, and it was immediate. This makes us think she'd learn much more with someone other than her parents teaching her things. Now, why I asked about your hometown environment, we live in a small town of maybe 12k people. Not much goes on, the church options aren't great, and the only homeschool groups we can find are 45min+ away. If we had a group closer to us, homeschooling would be much easier. Because of this, we worry about how to get our kids proper socializing exposure.
Agreed with all you said! my middle child is homeschooling but wants to experience High School next year. My youngest wants no parts of homeschooling and I cringe that either wants to stay in the system 🙏 Praying they change their minds 🙏
When I found out that public school is mostly cutting and pasting activities, I decided to supplement-school my kids in math and science, early and rigorously. They are at the top of their "school", have their diploma, and the eldest is in first year med school.
I started to homeschool my daughter after COVID. She was on remote learning from 2nd grade till Christmas of 4tj grade. She didn't want to go back . She loves being home and has more time to take. In public school she never had enough time to finish or enough teacher time. She does a lot better at home. Like you said we love our family time too. Thank you for the video
I also think Homeschooling is better than private schools
Sick Videos Bro! crazy editing
Thank you for posting this video. As a homeschooling Mom it is great to hear from those that were homeschooled.
I'm 27 and have been looking forward to homeschooling my future kids for a few years now; this video definitely encourages me to do so. I never questioned it, and you guys are so articulate and chill, you really speak to the attractiveness of being homeschooled! My favorite teacher in high school (RIP!) always said he hated standardized tests and showed us the comic of the schoolteacher asking different types of animals, bird, fish, dog, elephant, snake, whatever, to climb a tree. I had so much respect for him and his commitment to accommodating people's different learning styles. This is a great testimonial to that. Thanks for the video!
I was a public school kid who hated school, skipped all the time in high school. I unschool my child and we both love it. She talks about homeschooling her own kids if she ever gets married.
“5 reasons why homeschooling is better than public shooting….SCHOOLING…schooling.”
You have so many followers you should pick this channel back up
so I was homeschooled my whole life and I am so grateful! I look back on it and it was truly amazing! some of the best things are... you can get done with school at 11 am instead of sitting in a classroom all day... you can even do your school outside... and being taught by my mom... and being able to go anywhere random when needed like field trips and family stuff... and most importantly you can learn baste off of your interests instead of conforming to what the government wants you to learn... last thing you can learn about and freely glorify God!
I would be interested in what got you most interested in learning. My 11 yr old son wants very little to do with actual learning and wants to watch KZread shorts and play through s, or play Minecraft all day (and not in creative mode! Lol). What tips do you have for us?
If I’m being honest, if my parents allowed it, I probably would’ve played games all day 😂 I loved games! But… our parents were smart and would limit our screen/ gaming time to an hour a day after chores and two hours on weekends after chores. I loved gaming, still do today, but I have a healthy relationship with it now where I play on a schedule. I think limiting the duration of console, PC, tablet and phone games (aka screens), will provide an opportunity for them to discover more of life. That will also be an opportune time for you as a parent to step in, find your old interests and help them to discover more as well. Go hiking, disc golfing, go to your local fitness center and play basketball, lift weights, play board/ card games at home, build little army men, tape paper together and draw armies battling (tap into his imagination), go swimming, take lessons together to learn about practical programming, order Mark Rober’s “crunch labs” kit where he teaches hands on learning, read a book with your child like A to Z mysteries and have them guess who the perpetrator is as the book continues, go sign them up in juijitsu so they can learn discipline/ coordination and body control. Getting your children on a schedule of pleasure releasing activities such as gaming, will help them to enjoy them more. Dopamine will flow, it will be exciting and not just over saturating if they’re playing all day long. YOU GOT THIS! :)
Thank you for that counsel. I have been known to give my son a "hard time" about wanting to "stare at a screen all day." So, now, my son will come up to me and spout off some "fact" (I have no idea if it is true or not) and I will ask, "Where did you learn that?" His response? "From staring at a screen!" I love all of the ideas you have shared. Thank you!
Please update feel like it’s so important now since school shootings
this is more of a comedy show than a lecture. quality either way.
I love you guys for this. I have a sped kiddos and I am constantly trying to pick up my little dude, b/c he always feels bad b/c his behavior chart is red.
What did you use for the brick wall?
Ok but I’m kind of falling behind in homeschooling I’m not so sure what to do😩
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I abandoned school in 2021 and never returned after that. With my experience, school doesn't make you smart, it makes you lose interest in everything. I used to like reading, now i don't. I used to like drawing and writing on paper, now i don't. Anyway, i don't actually do "homeschool stuff". I get to choose what i want to learn, and when. Like, a few days ago, i had a small history lesson about old video games. Anything can be a learning opportunity-
I love this video. You two are so well spoken and CRUSH the stigma of home schooled children. Great way to give your mom/dad, whomever taught you, a big pat on the back! I agree with all of this. We have successfully graduated 2 out of 4 children, have been traditional home educating for 20 yrs and wouldn't change it for the world. Education isn't all about the sit down book time. Nice job, guys!
I agree with most of your pro's... except the indoctrination comment. I personally think that children need as many different examples of how they can be as possible. That way they can really make decisions about who they want to be. My own children spent time with people from all over the world and from many different walks of life, and they are well rounded adults who have no fear of anyone.
This was such a great video that I’m so glad I came across. This is my second year homeschooling my children due to the pandemic and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My youngest is four years old and would have been homeschooled anyway because he has never been vaccinated. I decided to allow my 16 year old to go back to public school this year to experience high school and I’m already regretting that decision. I encourage everyone to learn how to grow your own food, filter water and grow herbs for natural healing. Things seem to be getting much worse before it will get better. Self sufficiency is a must in these times ahead. Blessings to all!
If my son turns out like you guys I will be happy. We are currently homeschooling. He is 8
What lovely lads. Your parents did a great job.
This is refreshing to watch! Could you share which curriculum your parents used with you? My 7 and 9 year old have always been homeschooled and I’m looking for a new one for them ☺️
Please make more content about homeschooling. More inside look at all. This is my first year homeschooling my 4 year old & id like to know!
Your comment about fear reminded me of an experience my homeschooled daughter had when she went to college. She called me one day and said, "Why is everyone so anxious and freaking out all the time over every little assignment?" I had to explain to her the fear associated with public schools. She thought it was completely bizarre. And just to show that fear isn't necessary, she earned an academic scholarship, won a writing award, and completed her degree in less than 4 years. No fear.
Amazing to hear about a perspective like that.
Praise God! That's wonderful. Congratulations.
Liberty University, no?
I homeschool my children who are all in Jr High now. They love learning. They love reading. They're good at sports. They're creative. They have sound plans for the future. We have lots of homeschool friends that we regularly hang out with. Great video. I went to public school in Idaho. I had many great teachers in highschool. Elementary was the worst, though. I begged my mom to homeschool me. I can't imagine what children go through today. The pressure is real, too. My kids are joyful, they make friends everywhere they go. Thanks for the video!
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Love this video my 3rd grader was is so fearful of losing contact with friends but slowing been trying to expose her to this perspective to homeschooling. I wish I wouldn’t had swayed away from this when she was born but it’s better to start now than later ! While she’s been in public school though I have worked at her schools and substituted there. We have such a shortage of staff and don’t even get me started on the shortage of bus drivers. Whew Thank y’all
Incredibly valuable to hear about your personal experience from the student side. Thanks for sharing.
Listening to you shows me that it’s not impossible to home school and still be smart and educated . Y’all sound so eloquent ❤ love this . Because the way the education system is going is messed up I don’t want my kids at school
I support homeschooling in every way, socialization isn’t a problem much for me. But I have a question that I have been asking to myself for a pretty long time about how can the homeschool student meet and interact with new types of people. Like ik the socialization thing is annoying at This point but how can they interact independently with other types of people that aren’t like them? ( tbh it wasn’t even my question it just soar in my mind because a family member uses that againt homeschooling so I wanted to find a good answer :) Ty
I was home school around mostly my elementary school years and mostly my high school years as well, and I will say being homeschool is the best option for my lifetime you know why cuz one. You don't got to deal with assholes or stupid ass teachers, two the stuff they put in school systems is ridiculous, and three you get to do your schooling anytime whatever time you like and right now I'm in online schooling but still I'm technically I'm homeschool because I've been home school but most of my life anyways
well said... very helpful...
This video was great! Thank you so much boys. I have watched videos from the mother's side and wanted the 'other' very important side of the homeschooling journey. This was very informative.
Homeschooling, when done right and for the right reasons, can be a great way for a child to get an education, no doubt about it. Less time in the "classroom," more hands on learning, more autonomy to do what you want, learning modified to the individual's needs, etc. I would argue that a public school teacher with only 1-10 children in her class could do a comparable job as a homeschooling parent- perhaps even better because s/he would offer an additional perspective and have the benefit of a college education geared towards teaching. It is unfair to compare a homeschool education to one where one single individual, the public school teacher, is trying to teach 25-35 students in an environment constricted by all sorts of legal rules and regulations and chronically underfunded. It is not a fair or useful comparison and certainly doesn't prove that homeschooling is better. What it does show is that children learn better in smaller groups that have greater autonomy, something we have known for decades. So why don't we do this? Simple- money. It would cost too much to use this model in any kind of widespread way. So instead we have overcrowded, underfunded public schools. Some, like you two guys, have the option to opt out of public school to get this boutique-style education called homeschooling. But the majority of kids don't really have this option. Maybe their family is highly dysfunctional. Maybe economic necessity forces both parents to work. Perhaps neither parent wants to teach. Or perhaps there is only one parent in the home and that person doesn't have the time/energy/ability to teach. There are so many reasons why homeschooling may not be an option for a child. Public school offers these children not only the education they might otherwise not get, but it often is a lifeline for children whose families are so dysfunctional that their basic needs aren't even being met, never mind their educational needs. Think what would happen to these children if homeschooling was their only option. Homeschooling, per se, isn't "better" or worse than public school. It's just one possible option- a potentially a good one- for families who have the desire and resources to do it. Recognize that means families that are priviledged in one way or another. Not all children have the luxury of that. By the way- as a public school teacher myself, I get tired of hearing that a reason to keep children out of public school is because teachers try to "indoctrinate" them. Teachers offer children his/her individual perspective just like everyone else they meet in the society does. Through public education, children are exposed to a multitude of different perspectives. They are also encouraged to think about these perspectives- to challenge them, adopt them, reject them, modify them, etc. That's what LEARNING means. I think that is one of the strengths of public education. It is more representative of the diversity that exists in this country/world. Modeling such diversity permits a child to become the individual he or she wants to be, rather than the person they are told to be in a more homogenous/monolithic environment. In the best case scenario, public schools offer a banquet of ideas, perspectives, culture, and information. Homeschooling, on the other hand, seems to revel in being selective- keeping the children in a bubble of conformity. Parents teach children the "right" way to think, the "right" books to read, the "right" friends to hang out with. You see this particularly when people homeschool for religious reasons. To me, that is not education; it is indoctrination. I am glad things worked out for you with homeschooling, but I would encourage you to think more deeply about this topic... it goes far beyond what is merely "better" or "worse."
Yeah sure Towanda, keep thinking you’re enlightening people and not indoctrinating them as you clearly are. Homeschool is far superior to your public indoctrination chambers.
Update: I commented on this video 10 months ago, (I commented as ZaxIsDank,) I discovered a talent and skill for real estate and temporarily quit KZread (I'm returning as a financial motivation channel.) Long story short, this was one of the first videos I watched when I dreamed about having an office, now soon, it's about to become real. I'm going to be remodeling some offices in Texas and Georgia in the next 6-12 months and this progress has become humbling. Came across this video again, and just wanted to say thanks for the motivation!!
Wow! Thank you man! That’s super exciting to hear. I quit KZread as well pretty much a couple years ago and have just been doing real estate as well! Thanks for the kind words.
This is literally how I've been homeschooled too, I'm gonna miss it a bit when I go to college cos it won't be quite the same.
I wish i could home school my children just my husband doesn't want to :(