For my article on socialization please go HERE. I hope it will encourage and inform those who need answers to the socialization question when it comes to homeschooling your children.
The decision to homeschool should not rest on socialization. Consider all aspects before making your final decision. Homeschooling is NOT for everyone, and that is perfectly fine, but it can work out for many. If you have more questions or concerns about this topic or homeschooling in general, my favorite homeschooling forum is Homeschool Spot. I've been a member for years as many on there have been also. It's a place with consistent long standing members and great new members as well. A true resource for curriculum, ideas and encouragement.
3 comments:
Thanks for the ideas! I am planning on homeschooling my LO and future kids. My family all says what about socialization?! Like I am never going to let them out of the house.
The public schools in my area allow homeschooled kids in their area to participate in sports, band, choir, etc!
I'm going to go check out Homeschool Spot now =)
Thanks for writing this...it helped me realize I AM doing an okay job with "socializing" my homeschool child. :-)
As a college composition instructor, I have found my home-school graduates to be among the top professionally behaved students in the classroom. My oldest son, who was homeschooled for 3 years, married a sweet, smart girl who was homeschooled k-12 - and she did great in college. I found that when we homeschooled, our sons had a better social schedule than when we didn't. However, it is so much easier when you have a homeschool arts program, homeschool ballet programs and so many other opportunities available. Mothers/Parents need to become socialization planners! If people looke really closely into public schools, I think they would find many students have no social life when they go home - at least no parential-supervised social life. Sometimes it sounds like the pot calling the kettle black! Wonderful post!
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