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Re:Homeschooling as a right, and a needed practical alternative by stared on Friday December 02, 2016 @01:20PM (#13090922)
Most of my nerdy friends were bullied. Most of my non-nerdy friends were not bullied. Or maybe other way - some may have some bulling incidents, rather than being a victim being the main story of their primary school.

(And yes, being bullied does not stop one from bulling - on other occasion, in another place.)

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Re:Homeschooling as a right, and a needed practical alternative by J-dawg on Friday December 02, 2016 @02:15PM (#13091412)
Admittedly my anecdotal experiences might also be affected by confirmation bias, based on the nerdiness of the people I associate with.
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Re:Homeschooling as a right, and a needed practical alternative by paulryanrogers on Friday December 02, 2016 @02:10PM (#13091372)
Peer exposure was important for me growing up. Despite bullying it is useful for learning to relate to others at and below one's level. And for only children that may not be available outside school.

Of course with schools the ratio of peers to adults is dangerously close to Lord of the Flies.

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