Originally Posted by passthepotatoes
Yes, more quirky kids homeschool and that could be some of it, but over time it is hard not to notice when you see kid after kid who is unschooled who is really far off what they will need for adult life. I'm not talking about stuff like knowing chemistry, I'm talking about core skills necessary to have any form of higher education.

I can understand this, however, I have also seen the same with schooled children - both public and private. Honestly, I've seen some adults that make me wonder how they get through daily life. It's not about the method. It's about attitude.