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<Disclaimer to prevent collapse: This answer is entirely tongue-in-cheek satire of observed stereotypes and their interactions with other stereotypes. This is not meant to specifically offend or anger any individual, group or organization. Any similarity of any persons described herein to any specific person in real life is purely coincidental and unintended. I have personal affiliations with many of the seemingly negative descriptions in this answer and it should be taken entirely as humor. Nothing more.>Alphabetically:Alabama: The Trailer Trash. He looks 34, but he’s actually 22. Yeah, he was held back. So? He can buy beer for the other kids and he has the sweetest mullet. He’s been around the block and could tell you some stories. He gets older….they stay the same age. Alright Alright Alright.Alaska: The Outcast. The one who would rather be hunting and sleeping in a tent than hanging out in clubs with the cool kids. He’s an Eagle Scout but never mentions it. He’s the guy you want to have around if you ever get lost anywhere in nature. He and New Hampshire like to hangout and exchange survival and repair/maintenance tactics.Arizona: The Cowboy. He wears Justin riding boots, a Stetson Cowboy hat and would wear spurs if they were allowed in school. He’s of mixed Mexican/American decent and speaks both languages fluently. He’s relatively no-nonsense but enjoys hootin’ and hollerin’ with the best of ‘em. He’s occasionally seen hanging out with Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa and Mississippi.Arkansas: The Redneck. Tough, but friendly. This chick grew up with seven brothers. She knows how to dress a deer and rassle a hog; but she cleans up (or “puts on ‘er purrty”) real nice. She’s got a hell of a singing voice and frequents the local Karaoke bar to belt Reba and Shania. She’s occasionally seen hanging out with Arizona and Alabama.California: The Mean Girl. She thinks everyone should always pay attention to HER. HER opinions are the best. HER thoughts matter the most. She’s the chair-person of 46 different clubs and student unions; though many of them have only one member. She’s on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Reddit, Pinterest, Instagram, Kik and Tumblr literally all day. She just knows she’s better than everyone else. Everyone else is wrong, dammit! Most people abide her narcissism and arrogance but secretly hate her.Colorado: The Hippy. The outdoorsman. He can make a bong out of a potato and he aces every Advanced Calculus test. He’d be fun to hang out with if his favorite band wasn’t Phish. He has the best weed and knows the best ways to enjoy it. He’s occasionally seen hanging out with Alaska and Maine.Connecticut: The Rich Kid. Not the spoiled one. The cool one. The one with all the connections. This guy knows the bouncers at every bar, the salesmen at every store, the valets and doormen at every club. His family has been rich since the 1300s. He has at least $75,000 in cash on him at all times. He drives a custom 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. His name is like, Blaine or something.Delaware: The Basket Case. The one that everyone sort of ignores for fear of waking a sleeping dragon. The quiet introvert that is always staring at the ground or his sketchbook. Most people are afraid to say hi to him. His grades are mediocre. He occasionally inhales from the gas faucet in Chemistry class. His guidance counselor says he’ll make a great Pediatrician someday.Florida: The Moron. This twerp can’t figure out how to open his locker at least six times a day. He sometimes drops his pocket. He has trouble figuring out doors. He can’t tell which side of the lunch line to enter from. He’s not frenetic or panicked at all. He’s just used to it. He can’t even figure out if he’d rather hang out with Alabama, New York or New Mexico. Complete idiot. No offense. None taken.Georgia: The Gangsta Rapper. This kid is super fly (or whatever the term for that is these days). He knows everything about Rap music - past and present. He’s a tough, urban kid with some charming, rural tendencies. He’s more street-smart than book-smart, but he’s acing American History. His favorite artists are Slick Rick and Melle Mel. He’s occasionally seen hanging out with Colorado and Louisiana.Hawaii: The Hottie. The tan girl. The girl who’s always just coming back from vacation. She had a blast. Oh you shoulda been there! She’s always smiling, always positive, always motivational. She’s taken approximately infinite selfies. She’d be fun to hang out with if her favorite band wasn’t Fun. She and Maine get along great.Idaho: The Farmer. He grew up shucking corn and digging potatoes. He’s a member of 4-H and aspires to be a dairy farmer. He’s deceptively brilliant but socially inept. He brings his own boiled eggs for lunch every day. He prefers RC cola. Yes, he wears overalls.Illinois: The Mechanic. She grew up working on cars, trucks and motorcycles in her father’s garage. She successfully rebuilt a Ford Model A Victoria in under three weeks - but her feminine side isn’t lost. She’s just as comfortable in an Auto Zone as she is in a Sephora. She’s brains and brawn. She scares California and sometimes helps Florida figure out how to use the drinking fountain.Indiana: The Jock. This guy does it all. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, skiing, rugby, jai alai, tennis, surfing, body-building, archery, badminton, horse-racing, boxing, volleyball, kayaking, cricket, lacrosse, polo, swimming, squash, rowing, golf, and several others. He’s sometimes a bit over-competitive but has a soft spot for the underdog.Iowa: The Cowgirl. She loves her cornbread and biscuits, but she loves country music even more. She drives a jacked-up, diesel Ford F-750 with bales of hay in the bed. Daisy Dukes are a common fashion choice for her. She wins the blueberry pie eating contest every year. She’s occasionally seen hanging out with Arizona and Idaho.Kansas: The Mama’s Boy. This kid lives a sheltered life. He has no idea what “Rock & Roll” music is. The most violent movie he’s ever seen is Balto. He tucks his button-down shirts into his khakis every day. Yes, he wears a fanny-pack. Yes, he brings his toothbrush to school and yes, he brushes after lunch. His shoes are Velcro, he makes straight As, and is the captain of the Chess Team. He dreams of one day experiencing a “party”.Kentucky: The Moonshiner: This kid can distill 600 proof spirits from spring water. He knows the chemical ins-and-outs of almost every single booze or drug that exists. His mullet isn’t quite as sweet as Alabama’s. His meth isn’t quite as pure as Mississippi’s. and his sister isn’t quite as cute as West Virginia’s; but he can hold his own against the likes of all three.Louisiana: The Musician. This guy knows everything about all things music. Any album, any band, any song, any chord structure, any style or genre. He’s often seen hanging out and having friendly debates with Georgia and Massachusetts. Yes, he’s in the marching band. Yes, he formed a band of his own. Yes, they’re awesome. They’re a Progressive/Jazz/Metal/Hip-Hop/Bluegrass/Punk/Rap/Opera Fusion group called Chryopsys. He plays guitar.Maine: The Camp Counselor. This girl is just too much. From canoeing to rock-climbing, she’s just into it all. She always brings her Moxie and her hiking boots and she never turns down a fish-fry. She loves a good lobster joke as much as the next gal but thinks Stephen King is overrated. She enjoys telling people what to do and as long as they do it her way, it’ll be FUN FUN FUN!!! Yes, she’s best friends with Hawaii.Maryland: The Politician. She’s the class President. She has been since first grade. She’s the Honor Society President. She has been since first grade. She petitions for everything from healthier school lunches to easier-to-remember locker combinations (on Florida’s behalf). She’s currently petitioning for more petitions even though she petitioned against it last Spring. She campaigns endlessly and is always meeting with scholastic lobbyists. Her Cabinet members include Hawaii, Connecticut and Vermont. She won’t openly admit whether or not she likes New Mexico.Massachusetts: The Over-Achiever. He has a 9.6 GPA. He was voted “Most Likely To Win All The ‘Most Likely’ Categories”. He’s already received letters of early acceptance into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Georgetown, Oxford, Cambridge, Nanyang Tech, MIT, Caltech, Stanford, Dartmouth, Juilliard, NYU and Cornell. His personal slogan is, “Better than best. Always.” He constantly gives 110%. He’s a star Mathlete yet he also runs track and has broken every record ever set by anyone ever; including Indiana. He’s the Captain of the Debate Team and has never lost a debate. Ever. Not even a music debate with Louisiana.Michigan: The Metal-Head. Every day he wears one of the same four t-shirts: Iron Maiden’s 1983 World Piece Tour; in black. Black Sabbath’s Volume 4 (cover art); in black. Def Leppard’s ‘87/’88 Hysteria Tour; in black. And Danzig II: Lucifuge; in black. He has more chains on his belt than on his bike, and more piercings in his face than in his ears. He’s occasionally seen out back with Alabama and Illinois. He takes Earth Science as a Senior. He plays drums for Chryopsys.Minnesota: The Fanatic. This guy loves stuff. From Prince to the Vikings to a big plate of Hot Dish; he LOVES stuff. He’ll go out of his way to let you know how much he loves something. If there’s something he hates, he LOVES hating it. He’s overly friendly and talkative. He LOVES friends. He LOVES talking. He’s not so fond of Wisconsin though.Mississippi: The Meth-Head. This guy makes some pure shit. I mean……just wow. He’s got the formula down PAT. His salesmanship could use some work, as could his dental hygiene; but other than that he’s a pretty friendly guy. He likes to hoot and holler as much as Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas and Iowa. He loves Kid Rock.Missouri: The Outlaw. This guy is bad news. He’s always up to something. Getting into some sort of trouble. He’s a bad influence on others; including himself. He’s the son of a cop and an IRS agent. He knows how to get away with most petty crimes, and has committed… most petty crimes. He won’t be dissuaded by authority or the threat of punishment. He’s truly a rebel.Montana: The Lone Wolf. Has to be alone to feel good. He can’t handle being surrounded by people. He has no faith in community; only in himself. If he can’t get what he needs within 36 inches of his current location, he’ll look elsewhere. He harbors no hatred toward anyone of any other belief or creed; as long as you leave him alone. He and Texas exchange silent nods of acknowledgement when they pass in the hallway. He owns guns and knows how to use them all.Nebraska: The Baller. This guy is destined for the NBA. Though white, he’s 6’-8” at age 17 and boy can he ball. His ginger hair sometimes makes girls think twice about being near him, but once you get to know him….man o man is he a jerk. He knows he’s destined for greatness. His parents have raised him to know it. He has a way of steering every conversation toward basketball. Bring up Post-its; he’ll make it about basketball. Bring up funerals; he’ll make it about basketball. Bring up whatever is literally the opposite of basketball; he’ll make it about basketball. His biggest pet-peeves are Massachusetts, Indiana and people who put cheese on apple pie.Nevada: The High-Roller. This guy always has a better story than the last guy. He’s always going “all in”. He’s intensity to the extreme. He doesn’t know when to cash out or throw in the towel. Outwardly he’s friendly and seemingly family-oriented, but deep down underneath he’s deviant, skeevy, and revels in acute fetishism. His nocturnal proclivities include sex, murder, drugs, gambling, sex, murder, and drugs. Everyone likes to hang out with him every now and then; but only in small doses. He’s fond of Missouri’s work.New Hampshire: The Helper. This girl is willing to help anyone and everyone. And she can fix most things. She’s a regular Lady MacGyver. She’s the kindest thing in the world till you mention authoritarian influence. Then she’ll rant for days about how taxes are ruining the economy. She grows her own herbs in her back yard. She’s a huge fan of Colbie Caillat. She hangs out primarily with Colorado, Alaska and Maine.New Jersey: The Bully. Get out of his way. He’ll steal your lunch money. He’ll give you a swirly and a wedgie at the same time. He’ll give you a swedgley. In fact, that’s his name: Swedgley. He still has braces at age 17 and always has little bits of steak and Honey Bun stuck in them. He drives a truck, (though not as big as Iowa’s; and that pisses him off!) and he parks over the lines so no one can park next to him. Yeah. He’s THAT guy. He likes to push Florida around and can’t stand being in the same room with California.New Mexico: The Immigrant. Everyone picks on this guy. He tries his best to fit in but people just always give him shit. He does well in most of his classes and comes to most school events and activities, but he’s still just not accepted. Texas would look out for him if he pulled his own weight. Maryland uses him to further her own agenda. California is nice enough to him; but only to look good in front of others. She secretly hates him.New York: The Attention Whore. Has to be surrounded by people to feel good. He can’t handle being alone. He has no faith in himself; only in community.. If he can’t get what he needs from within 36 inches of his current location; he cries and whines and blames everyone else. He can’t decide whether he’s Jewish, Christian or Muslim since he hates and fears all three.- almost as much as he hates and fears Texas and Montana.North Carolina: The Smoker. This guy smokes. I mean….really. A lot. Everyone gives him a wide berth in the hallways because he smells like he smokes. He spends 7 minutes out of every 5 smoking during class breaks. He smokes in the boys’ room, the girls’ room, the teachers’ lounge, the cafeteria, the auditorium, the gymnasium, the hallways, the locker rooms, and occasionally in the parking lot. When asked about being seated next to him in Geography, South Carolina is quoted as saying, “<cough hack cough wheeze cough…..>” He sure smokes.North Dakota: The Warrior. She wears a bikini to school in the winter months. She don’t care. Psha!! She’s tough as nails and laughs at anyone who isn’t. She’s built like a logger or a linebacker but with oddly sensual curves. Yes, her favorite singer is Patty Smyth. She adores soup and is a real dog person. Don’t get her started on Go-Kart racing.Ohio: The Rocker. She loves all rock; especially the glam scene from the ‘80s. She occasionally dresses like Bret Michaels but DO NOT confuse her with Iowa! She can play Smoke on the Water on her sweet Fender Strat. She loves Ratt and The Allman Brothers. She’s tried to introduce Massachusetts, Illinois and Kansas to bands like Boston, Chicago, and Kansas; but they just don’t get it.Oklahoma: The Bro. Duuuuuuude….. Yeah. That guy. He crushes beer cans against his head and displays empty liquor bottles on his headboard and dresser. He’s often heard shouting, “If it ain’t Football, don’t fix it!!!” No one has the heart to tell him what they actually think of him. He’s mostly a harmless clown. He and Florida sometimes laugh at the same things; though no one (including themselves) knows why.Oregon: The Artist. This girl paints, sculpts, does pottery, graffiti, performance art, dance. Every visual art that exists; she does. Her hair is a different color for each class period. She brings her own organic, free-range, cruelty-free, non-GMO, gourmet lunch every day. She makes all her own clothes. She only speaks to animals and refuses to tell time. She rides a tricycle to school each day. Her name is something like Karizma or Essynce or Magnafeek or some shit.Pennsylvania: The Fatty. Cheesesteaks and Hershey Bars. This kid packs it in like nobody’s business. Hoagies, jimmies, pierogis, dippy eggs. Whatever you got, he’ll take it. He’s constantly being ridden by the likes of Maine and Oregon for his snack choices. Scrapple, Lebanon bologna, Middleswarth chips and shoofly pie. MMMMMmmmMMMM!! Nom nom nom…Rhode Island: The Shy One. Vermont’s little sister. She’s smaller than him, but smarter. She knows when to keep her mouth shut. But she also knows when to give someone a piece of her mind. She’s a tiny thing who’s speech is often lost beneath the din of high school dissonance. She’s a pretty good graphic designer but has yet to truly find her “voice”. Her favorite movie is Leonard Part 6.South Carolina: The Sorority Snob. This girl gives California a run for her money. No one’s good enough to be her friend. Not even her friends. If it weren’t for Fish ‘n’ Grit-Fridays she’d never be seen with the common folk in the cafeteria. She’s a true Plantation Belle who carries a parasol and has a man-servant to wipe the sweat from her brow on those hot, summer nights. She’ll do well in college. She loves Dave Matthews.South Dakota: The Biker. This guy owns a ’27 Indian. I know. I guess it was his great-granddad’s or something? Maybe Illinois built it for him. (They’re best friends by the way.) He wears full leather and chains every day. He’s against helmet laws and thinks the Honda Goldwing is for pussies. His favorite bands are Foghat and Little Feat. He thinks the guys in Chryopsys are a bunch of fruits; except Michigan. He accepts Michigan as a fellow badass.Tennessee: The Country Star. He’s not a true cowboy (like Arizona), but he plays one on TV. He’s got that hospitable twang and charismatic demeanor that’ll reel you in and sit you down for a big plate of fried chicken and collard greens. He breaks up his cornbread in a glass of milk; the way you’re SUPPOSED to eat it. He rides to school in a tour bus and wears fur trench coats. He can neither sing nor play any instrument whatsoever.Texas: The Protector. This guy doesn’t like seeing people get picked on. He stands up for those who can’t stand up for themselves (except New Mexico). He’d help out Florida but Florida can’t figure out how to even accept help. The silent nods of acknowledgement with Montana are a sign of mutual awareness and respect. He’s not aggressive, only vigilant. He owns guns and knows how to use them all.Utah: The Religious Zealot. She carries her bible around with her and thumps it down on the desk in every class. Yes, she’s literally a bible-thumper. She likes to judge people and tell them they’re all going to hell, especially Alabama, New York, Illinois, Texas, California, Hawaii, Florida, Michigan, Washington, Delaware, Virginia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon…Vermont: The Ass-Kisser. This guy is a yes-man deluxe. He has never given any constructive criticism in his life. He has to be truly liked by everyone. He is truly liked by no one. Except he makes great Maple syrup. But that’s it. Other than the syrup he’s pretty much just a haircut with an iPod. He goes to all the Chryopsys shows just so he can be seen and look cool.Virginia: The Old Money. This kid grew up rich, but in a strictly traditional fashion. His entire financial view is based on economic policies of 250 years ago. The only book he owns is Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. He’s a war reenactor in multiple different groups including those who reenact The American Revolution, The American Civil War, and The War on Drugs. He and Maryland sometimes don’t see eye-to-eye.Washington: The Poet. This guy is an introvert to say the least. He cuts thumb holes in the cuffs of his long sleeve shirts. He has bad chin acne. He’s about a foot taller than everyone else at school. He carries a certain mysterious elan about him that puts most people off. He’s the President of the Drama Club. He writes plays. He writes poems. He writes lyrics. Yes, he sings for Chryopsys.West Virginia: The Hillbilly. He’s an isolationist. Completely willing and capable of self-sustenance. He hunts with his own bow. He brews with his own barley. He makes out with his own sister. He holds Alabama, Iowa and Kentucky in contempt for no apparent reason - except that Kentucky stole his pig that one time.Wisconsin: The Goth. You wouldn’t know it, except to look at her. Full pale skin, black hair, black eyeliner, black nail polish, silver jewelry dangling from everywhere, tight halter-tops and corsets. Ripped black fishnets and leather pants. Knee-high boots. She’s something straight out of the Reverence festival. She loves Chryopsys for their blatantly Gothic imagery and influences. She’s dating Michigan.Wyoming: The Forgotten One. He’s always last in line on picture day. He’s always last picked in gym class. He reads the morning announcements but no one recognizes his voice or knows who he is. He’s not in the yearbook because they couldn’t justify using another entire page for just the one picture that wouldn’t fit on the previous page. He’s not in any clubs or social groups. He plays bass in Chryopsys but even his band mates don’t know him.

I haven't written anything today so I figure I can give this a shot, and in alphabetical order too!Alabama: The dude that wears wife beaters ( it's a shirt for you yankees ) and a hat inside even after the teacher has yelled at him over 500 times about it. Fly's a rebel flag on the back of his beat up '92 Ford F150. Never gets a girl but always brags about his game with women. Probably rumored that his parents are cousins.Alaska: The cute nerdy girl in love with anything nature. She wears a light blue button down tucked into green cargo shorts. Every year back from school she shows awesome pictures of her on mountains while you feel bad about just sitting alone on the couch. You probably like her but will never get close enough to be good friends.Arizona: The guy that always wants to take his shirt off no mater the occasion. Probably of some Hispanic heritage, or really tan… we don't ask. Great at sports and brags about that all over his tinder. Also brags about his tinder, yet somehow still has more people sitting at his table than me.Arkansas: Best friends of Alabama, infact Alabama's cousin is Arkansa's Mom and Alabama's Mom's Brother is Arkansa's Father…. Wait a minute! Eh, anyway this is the weird kid in class that full sprints between periods. But he got in a really cool fight back in sophomore year, so he still has street cred.California: Dude do you wanna go skating dude? Like dude it's gonna be totally rad my dude and dude it's like epic yaknooaw? He has shoulder length blonde hair and chiseled abs. You're secret angry cause all the girls love him but the only thing between his ears is the word dude and thinking about Miss Barns Butt in those pants during 3rd period.Colorado: 420 blaze it! This kid is white and has all the hookups. He can get you the best weed for the cheapest prices. You no longer even have to go in the ghetto to get it. The only problem is he will kill you to keep his parents from finding out. Best friends with California, doesn't want you to sit between them at the lunch table.Connecticut: Bald dude, African American, probably 3 years older than anyone else. Raps in his free time and his mom won't let him drop out, but it's cool cause he's dating a sophomore named Lilly that is just with him to hopefully get the attention of California.Delaware: No.Florida: His name is Mr. Oswald, he transferred from up North and will be your new gym coach this year. Don't look at his short shorts no matter how much that single testicle sticking out stares at you.Georgia: The guy a year younger than anyone else because his birthdate landed differently than anyone else's. He has panick attacks on the regular and misses a lot of school. Heaven forbid it snows or rains to hard, he can't handle it and you won't see him for at least 2 weeks.Hawaii: Chill chick that doesn't do much. The only girl in the class that doesn't get good grades, everyone talks about how she hasn't failed out or been held back yet. Was invited to a party last year and has had rumors of sleeping with every dude there. Yet somehow is still friends with all the girls.Idaho: Pasty white farmer kid that transferred in last year. Completely obsessed with startch. You probably trade your potatoes for his dessert at lunch every day. Last science fair was cool, he made a bomb from bat shit*t and a potato.Illinois: That one super overweight chick with the cute face but no personality. She wears great value uggs and has a Starbucks every morning, accompanied by a heavily filtered photoshopped Instagram selfie.Indiana: His dad dropped him off on his JD tractor in 5th grade and he still gets bullied about it. He runs his mouth like he knows everything but you can tell he's full of it. Feel bad for those that listen to him.Iowa: Adopted by an old farmer family. Probably African American, super chill, and treats everyone fair. The type of person that will one day help racial tensions. ( I have a dope friend from Iowa, so this may be a little biased.Kansas: Dorothy is that you? This chick is confused af and doesn't know what she's doing with life. Rumor is she's a freak in the sheets but very well behaved in the streets. Your mom still asks about her 4 years after that grainy photo in gym class during freshman year.Kentucky: Denim. Denim everywhere. Literally this butterball is wearing blue jeans with over all's and a denim jacket. Has a tattoo even tho he's only 17 and always smells like fried chicken.Louisiana: My home state. Talks like Foghorn Leghorn, when you can understand us that is. Our women take off their tops for Mardi Gras beads and we party like no one else. This student throws the best ragers and his parents don't care about alcohol.Maine: Has a “girlfriend in Canada”. Poor dude. If only he stopped being so nice he might get a chick. Like seriously to nice, you're cool dude… stop offering to do my homework.Maryland: Goth girl that parties, sophomore year there was a Snapchat video of her letting some college kids do body shots off of her. Since then she's had that reputation and no one realizes how smart she actually is.Massachusetts: Heavily religious Catholic, his father is a drunken jerk. Your friends think his dad is abusive, you feel bad for him. But he's wicked smart and will probably leave all y'all behind.Michigan: Blue Collar family, nice as can be. Knows way to much about cars and drives a 72′ Buick to school.Minnesota: Maine's even nicer best friend.Mississippi: Very religious kid that has really strong morals, but when he breaks out of his shell he is awesome fun. And still wakes up on time for church on Sunday.Missouri: Does this kid even exist? I've never seen anyone from Missouri nor have I been there.Montana: Super grizzly like dude, seems like a redneck and yet comes from up North? Cool. Is 17 but looks 30.Nebraska: Girl with an amazing voice, like the type perfect for a call center. Probably is the ultimate contender in 4-H, and rides a cow to school sometimes. Although she has a great voice probably a little manly, big biceps, ECT… perfect for rolling bails of hay.Nevada: The kid always gambling, sliding quarters and blackjack. Would bet his mom's soul for a quarter. You had fun with him once when you won $30 together, since then he's lost almost all of your lawn care money.New Hampshire: Overly bubbly girl that always wants to bash your religion. Like we get it, now stop talking please. If it's not religion then it's taxes, again this isn't accounting 101… stop talking ma'am.New Jersey: Took Snoki 101 in class, has bad spray tans, and horrible pronunciation. This kid probably is also on roids, and loves to talk about all his side chicks. Never invited to parties after he hit on California's mom, dude just learn boundaries.New Mexico: Her dad is a meth head and her mom was abducted by aliens. We all feel sorry for her but realize it's just more motivation for her to do better than all of us in life. Sleeps at her best friend's house most nights to escape it all.New York: Loud, rude, obnoxious. Went to his house once back in 2014 and he talked to his mom in a way that your mom would have killed you for. A constant reminder to never invite him to your house.North Carolina: Thinks her daddy makes the best BBQ and sweet tea, we all know it's horrible but try to not hurt her feelings. Can't drive for anything, once ran over the bike rack last year, still doesn't live that one down.North Dakota: Is this kid from Scandinavian? No? North Dakota? You sure? She sounds like she has a roll of quarters in her mouth. Oh well, like a redneck but sounds weird. Nice butt tho.Ohio: He hates where he lives, he hates the school. Every day says he wish he was somewhere else and you believe him. But you know at the end of the day he has your back, unless it's election day… then he disappears.Oklahoma: “ Sweet home Alaba… oh wait shit, I'm from Oklahoma?” Pretty much Alabama with a different accent. Infact even best friends with Alabama.Oregon: Momma bout me a Prius so I'm better than all of you! Always let's your merge in traffic, in the hall or on the road.Pennsylvania: My dad is a store manager so we make enough my mom can stay at home. Has exaclty 2 siblings because that's the perfect number and will get to go to the college of his choice. Perfect girlfriend since elementary and perfect life. Also not afraid to tell you that.Rhode Island: The guy that sits at the back of the class, bus, cafeteria. Sounds like Peter from Family guy and looks just like him too! Sarcastically funny but kind of a bully.South Dakota: Blonde chick that gets entertained by anything; “like OMG really!? I can't even!”. Once saw her spend 5 minutes staring at her reflection in class.South Carolina: Dresses like a bad episode of “People of Walmart” slightly racist, very rude. Drinks fireball before class cause “WOOOO!”Tennessee: Best friends with Texas, even dresses like Texas. Until they piss someone off together, then he hides behind Texas and asks for help.Texas: The kid that wears a fedora and actually pulls it off. Drives a 82′ Ford super duty with a shotgun mounted on the back glass. No one cares about your school gun free zone in Texas.Utah: The kid with 4 mother's, she hates the idea of her parents “religion”. Is afraid to date because she thinks shell end up being sister wives.Vermont: Always early to have breakfast at school… but brings her own syrup. You show up early too sometimes to eat with her cause honestly her syrup is better and shes kinda hot. Talks funny, and usually about cows.Virginia: Comes to school dressed in 1800’s attire because right after he's going to a civil war reenactment. D.C. levels of snobby.Washington: Believes in big foot, always talks about it. That or rain, and why isn't it raining more. C'mon please rain, rain, rain, rain, rain…. Fml stop with the rain.West Virginia: Do you hear bangos or is that just me? We don't talk about it but this kid is probably inbred. And I use kid because no one has figured out if this particular person is male or female.Wisconsin: Heavy set woman in the back of the class, isn't she a little to old to be here? Talks about cheese and beer, her lunch box stinks up the school with 5 different types of cheese and ritz crackers. “Are you sure she isn't to old? Like did the FBI put her in here? Is that facial hair?? Oh wait it's winter, my apologies.”Wyoming: Just stepped out of a Stetson commerical. Absolutely hates Colorado. This dude is always prepared to argue about why Republicans are right about everything and that if you don't own a gun youre probably from Colorado and he already hates you.Sorry if I offended anyone with this, it took some actual research and I have only been in 12 different states… so most of this is based solely on stereotypes.

I think there are likely nearly as many answers to this question as there are homeschooling families.For my family, my husband was military and we were stationed in an area rampant with racism - I don’t want my children being taught to discern another person’s value and worth based upon skin color, but on the person’s own merit. My husband and I decided that I would homeschool until we moved to another military assignment - I had been an education major and had classroom experience in all grade levels at that point, so figured I could definitely handle kindergarten.Our next set of orders was to San Antonio, Texas - again, lots of racism, lots of politics, etc - we decided to keep homeschooling, as long as it was beneficial to our children, until we moved… again… Ha, next we moved to Montgomery, Alabama. At this point, we have a really good thing going, have found many resources for connecting with other homeschooling families, connecting with community service both on and off base, hosted weekly messy-craft days at our house, and I began teaching a girls’ home ec class through our homeschooling community as well.With our next move, we had better schools and less overt racism, but by this time we really had a good thing going - my husband and I talked with the kids about it and everyone was unanimous that we continue homeschooling. We remain very active in the homeschooling community, at church, with volunteer projects in the community, dual credit programs at the local college, co-ops for school age kiddos, 4-H projects, and more. (I’m so grateful that none are interested in sports - our calendar is already rather full!). I have graduated two of my children so far, both are now enrolled in college and doing well - one finished her AA degree with a 3.8 GPA and is continuing with a 4 year university now, a third is in her second semester of dual credit college classes for a jump start on things when she graduates high school next year. The school district here is awesome and our busy homeschooling community has a great relationship with the schools and the administration.With a large family, we have many more years of homeschooling ahead - it is a privilege as well as a lot of hard work to keep up with, and so very worth it! My children are well educated, have many social opportunities, and the ability to advance through the grades at their own pace (so far that means graduating with or before their peers - but I have a couple of younger kiddos who deal with dyslexia and other things, so they may graduate with or slightly behind their peers, and that’s okay because they are learning and developing a love of learning, and ultimately, that is the goal.For my family, our decision was values based - our children understand what racism is, and they have a working knowledge of other social issues, but we have been blessed with the ability to teach them with a perspective that may have otherwise been tainted by other people’s hatred and unacceptance of others. They see people of all skin colors as part of God’s gift of variety - just as with the flowers in a garden, many colors bring beauty to our world, and none are superior or inferior to any other.That was why we started - we kept going for other reasons :) mostly because we enjoy it and have been able to thrive in that niche.Homeschooling is not for everyone, but it is a wonderful option to have when families are both able and willing to put forth the extra time, work, and research into making it a successful venture.