HS Comments on the Fly

I read Lucy’s comments this morning and followed a link which eventually landed me at an article that is partially about bias against homeschoolers, specifically Christopher Paolini.
And, for now, on the verge of 2007, it’s socially acceptable to mock or denigrate homeschooling and homeschoolers.

I know we think so in our family. We often mock homeschooling, but it’s more of a mocking of those who mock homeschoolers. When one of us makes an error of some sort, we say with a sneer, “I bet you were homeschooled.” “What are ya’? A stoopid homeskooler or sumthin’?” I guess we’re a bit humor impaired.

But now, thanks to Dinitia Smith’s comment, we’ve got another little quip to add to our repertoire:   “… despite your lack of formal schooling….” I think we can get a lot of mileage out of that one.  You know, with stuff like this:  “Hey, you managed to dress yourself - despite your lack of formal schooling.”

Sonya Sorich boogies down memory lane with this comment:

That’s how I met Mike, a member of my church congregation who was home-schooled and in need of a night out on the town.

But when we hit the dance floor, he proceeded to immediately bust out a pre-choreographed swing routine. Apparently they teach that in homeschool.

Oh, yes, apparently.  And apparently, our homeschool missed that memo.

The big question:  Where is swinging Mike now?

Do you ever think that some people view homeschoolers in the same way they’re portrayed in the Geico caveman commercials? You know, “So easy a homeschooler can do it.”

I think a few people might. Sometimes. Not consciously, but sometimes. Well, maybe not.

But I think the commercials are hilarious, and I’ve added a “Motto” (subject to change at my whim) over on the top left. But you can click below; the link will take you to YouTube so that you can view a couple of the commercials.