Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2026 Page 31 For example, Larimore said she was exposed to stances she rejected and did not understand why people did not believe in her religion. She was used to learning from Christian textbooks. When she began hearing different perspectives, Larimore said, “I don’t like how close minded I was because of my homeschooling.” As time went on, Larimore said, “I had to learn how to deal with social forms that I was not used to.” While she does not feel she was behind in social etiquette, Larimore said, “there was a pretty big disconnect between me and my classmates, and I feel like that kind of tied in with bullying and made me a bit of an easier target because I had never really been around like people acting more aggressive towards me.” Not knowing how to handle those situations, Larimore said, “I was just kind of awkward about it.” She did not lash out, but let the other students act aggressive towards her, and said, “because of that, I think I was more of an easy target for them.” As the article “Is homeschooling better than traditional schooling?” says, “Ultimately, the choice between homeschooling and traditional schooling is not a binary one. The ‘better’ option depends entirely on the individual child’s needs, learning style, and personality, as well as the family’s resources, values, and educational philosophy. The increasing availability of educational technology is blurring the lines between these two paradigms, enabling traditional schools to offer more personalized learning experiences and empowering homeschooling families to access high-quality resources and support.” Angela Reiners Sources: Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling: Which Education Style is Best for Your Child? How Does Online School Work? A Complete Guide to K-12 Online Learning Understanding Traditional Education
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