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You talk about how your mind works, but then make generalizations based on that, even saying "it doesn't work for a lot of people". You're generalizing and ster

You talk about how your mind works, but then make generalizations based on that, even saying "it doesn't work for a lot of people". You're generalizing and stereotyping based on your own feelings and thoughts about how humans work. I especially take issue with your assertion that people turn out "weird" in relation to homeschooling. I'm an introvert. I wasn't home schooled. But extroverts think I'm weird because like the OP, I don't enjoy social events with people who aren;'t my friends, I don't enjoy large groups, and after a long day of work I just want to be home with my family or alone in silence to recharge. There are lots of people like me. The "weird" you see? Probably just different than what you're used to. The approach should be that if you want to work remotely, you should. And if it doesn't work for you, then you should go to an office. We shouldn't force whole groups of humans to do things they are uncomfortable doing. You shouldn't be forced to isolate yourself if that doesn't work, but you shouldn't force me into sitting in an office when I could do the exact same job remotely and be more secure and comfortable. And neither one of us should call the other "weird" for feeling that way.

CydeWeys 9y ago
Humans being social animals isn't just some generalization based on "how my mind works", it's a basic fact of our species. Yes, there are some outliers (i.e. hermits and recluses), but the vast majority of people benefit from daily social contact. This is how we evolved as a species and it's how we are to this day. There are plenty of scientific studies showing what happens to socially isolated people: They get more stressed out, anxious, and have lower life expectancies.
- bphogan 9y ago
  > the vast majority of people benefit from daily social contact. This I can buy. However, you can have daily social contact. Significant others, friends, family, church, meetups, social outings, etc. Homeschooled kids have social contact daily. So do people who work remote. Don't conflate hermits with remote workers. The reason I personally can't stand to be in an office? The people who think that the office is where you get your social fix for the day.

CydeWeys 9y ago

Humans being social animals isn't just some generalization based on "how my mind works", it's a basic fact of our species. Yes, there are some outliers (i.e. hermits and recluses), but the vast majority of people benefit from daily social contact. This is how we evolved as a species and it's how we are to this day. There are plenty of scientific studies showing what happens to socially isolated people: They get more stressed out, anxious, and have lower life expectancies.

bphogan 9y ago
> the vast majority of people benefit from daily social contact. This I can buy. However, you can have daily social contact. Significant others, friends, family, church, meetups, social outings, etc. Homeschooled kids have social contact daily. So do people who work remote. Don't conflate hermits with remote workers. The reason I personally can't stand to be in an office? The people who think that the office is where you get your social fix for the day.