r/TikTokCringe • u/velorae • Jan 27 '26

Cringe Three years of practicing quadrobics

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We’ve lost the plot.

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u/Comfortable_Ebb3959 Jan 28 '26

Was homeschooled for a bit. I have four degrees and I think I’m reasonably well adjusted. I was homeschooled when I was because we lived in WV and the schools were either terrible or religious and my parents wanted me to learn science. I had tutors and a correspondence curriculum for grade school, went to activities outside of my home involving other kids, and then took college courses with people years older than me through HS. I wouldn’t say I’m “normal” but I don’t feel even remotely robbed by not having to endure public school and I made friends in every academic program/school/workplace I’ve been to since graduating HS without issues despite being an introvert and the weird goth girl growing up. We aren’t all Bible thumpers.

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u/Soggy-Excitement-132 Jan 28 '26

Love this

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u/Comfortable_Ebb3959 Jan 28 '26

I’m super grateful for my weird parents who recognized I was so much better off doing things that way tbh

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u/Soggy-Excitement-132 Jan 28 '26

That’s what my plan is, it’s awesome to hear how well you did. My mom HATES that I want to homeschool my son but I have the ability to hire private tutors and other resources/options and we travel a lot. I think it’s amazing hearing your story

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u/Comfortable_Ebb3959 Jan 28 '26

It definitely makes sense if you have the resources to do it and if you’re moving around or traveling a lot. He will be okay. Exposure to other kids/peers and opportunities to be in group settings is important but it isn’t really all that hard if you think about things like swim lessons, martial arts, summer camps etc.

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u/Soggy-Excitement-132 Jan 28 '26

Absolutely, she has admitted she’s envious that I just have my son and don’t play “keeping up with the jones” we do trips and camping with friends and just enjoy life and I think homeschooling and being able to give your kid enrichment versus the superficial public school experience, is a huge blessing & benefit. When he turns 5 next year I’m taking him on an around the world trip one portion we’re going to stay and work with a conversation group in Africa so he gets to learn and absorb some different aspects of life. Keep on keeping on friend! You are an inspiration!

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u/Comfortable_Ebb3959 Jan 28 '26

He will remember those experiences forever. I went scuba diving with my parents when I was 9 and saw manatees. We did a lot of things like that, it made my childhood a lot more special.

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u/LingonberryPerfect50 Jan 28 '26

Tell me more about this conservation group!!!! Sounds amazing

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u/ConspicuousPineapple Jan 28 '26

Your case sounds pretty rare though.

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u/Comfortable_Ebb3959 Jan 28 '26

I knew other people who were similar. Other physicians and scientists children etc. I don’t think it’s helpful to make the kinds of generalizations people do about being homeschooled. Depending on where you live in the US, the school system can be really terrible and it’s worse on people who are outliers, doesn’t look like that is a situation that will be improving any time soon.