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Worried About Socialization?

The question of socialization as it relates to homeschoolers never seems to die down. I believe this question has been asked and answered to the naysayers multiple times. However, well intentioned parents are concerned with this aspect when making the decision to homeschool. We live in a society where homeschooling is the exception and not the rule. Parents considering homeschooling have questions about all areas of homeschooling which include socialization. Public and private schools have after school programs, clubs, sports and outlets for the children to mingle and interface with other students and teachers. It only stands to reason that … Continue reading →

Gearing Up for Your First Home Schooling Year

So, you decided to make the big leap and home school your children? As significant as this decision was, you will be faced with many more as you embark on this journey. Here are some basic advice to guide you through the first questions and decisions you will face. Of course, things are not always this simple, but it’s best to keep our perspective and not get too overwhelmed. Home schooling is a learning experience for the parent as much as the child. What curriculum should I use? This is the question mainly asked by new home schooling parents. What … Continue reading →

I Think We Can Lay the Socialization Myth to Rest

According to a study of Canadian Home-Educated Adults, socialization of homeschoolers is a non-issue. This is a follow-up of a study done in 1994 that only had positive things to say about homeschooling. 15 years later they re-surveyed as many of these same people as possible and it showed that adult homeschoolers were pretty content with their lives. In short, the study revealed the following: *Out of 226 the respondents to the second survey, only three people had not completed nor were working on their eduction. These three people were gainfully employed. *Homeschooled adults were more likely than the general … Continue reading →