Comments on: Homeschool vs Socialization

By: Kara D.

Kara D. — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:42:51 +0000

Last year – our first year out of the public school – it was hard. I had no idea where to go or what there was to do outside of school. This year, let’s see – Monday is dance, Tuesday is art for 2 of them at the public school and cub scouts, Wednesday is homeschool gymnastics and church kids’ clubs, Thursday is back to the school for art for the 3rd kid, Friday is homeschool swim lessons… then there’s also 4-H and season sports and church and… I think we’ve cought on to the socialization. Now if we could just make more time for science lessons!

By: Kathy Tombley via Facebook

Kathy Tombley via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:35:42 +0000

WE have homeschooled for 19 years now(9 kids) and my kids have never had a problem with “socialization”. They were always around people of all ages at church, in sports and different lessons that they took. 5 of them are adults now and I see no problems with them getting along with people of all ages. If they have siblings, that is the first area of socialization and then we just watch it branch out into other areas.

By: Kim McKay via Facebook

Kim McKay via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:59:35 +0000

I have homeschooled my two boys since they were 2 years old (pre-school), they are now 5 and 6.

By: Luann Lehman Edwards via Facebook

Luann Lehman Edwards via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:53:48 +0000

we started our 4 yr old in preschool this year for the “socialization” while we decide whether or not to homeschool. socially, he does seem a bit shy and reserved, and he is desperate for friends and will latch on to any child he meets. we just wanted to observe him in that kind of environment for a year and see what happens. what we’ve discovered is that some of the parents (not all) seem to be leaving everything regarding the education of their children to someone else. there are 4 yr olds in there who don’t even know their colors, and he’s known colors since he was 2! if public school is like that, i’d rather have a shy kid who is ahead of the grade than an outgoing kid who is bored at school because he’s not able to excel. even our preschool teacher has told us to homeschool.

By: Dee Ardinger Ralston via Facebook

Dee Ardinger Ralston via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:29:58 +0000

We have homeschooled for years and have had that question asked many times! Funny thing about it is that our girls were more socialized then anyone we knew! Church, youth group, youth worship band, karate and tornaments(daughter is working on her second degree black belt, plus teaches the little guys class and she is only 16 years old!), 4-H, and working part time at a golf course since she was 14! Now she has just started her own photography business ( http://www.facebook.com/bellamiaphotos/ ) and just shot her first wedding last weekend! Geez… I do believe that she knows what being social is all about;) lol

By: Courtney Rhoads Alcott via Facebook

Courtney Rhoads Alcott via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:15:23 +0000

Funny how the “socialization” of homeschoolers is a huge concern for those who don’t homeschool!! In my opinion, it’s a non-issue for those of us who choose to educate our children at home because we have to turn down more opportunities to socialize than we search for.

By: Luann Lehman Edwards via Facebook

Luann Lehman Edwards via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:53:07 +0000

our oldest will be starting school in the fall. my other two will be 1 and 3 when he starts school. they are all smart, and our family is pressuring us to home school. my husband and i both work full time, although my job is a stay-at-home online position. i’m afraid we can’t do it, even though i’m really nervous that public school will take the enthusiasm out of learning. he already knows more than the kids in his preschool class (at 4 1/2, he can add and subtract, read simple words, etc.). do any of the homeschoolers out there also have two parents working full time? i’m kind of curious to know whether or not we could do it…

By: Lorie Marion Brinkley via Facebook

Lorie Marion Brinkley via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:50:12 +0000

I am homeschooling my 3 girls: ages 12, 7 and 5. This is my first year. They have more friends now than they ever had before!!

By: Kit Cook via Facebook

Kit Cook via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:13:03 +0000

My son just turned 9, and he’s more social, polite and mannered than most adults. He has no problem carrying a conversation with any age range. Homeschooled from get go.
We have always trailrode, shown, rodeo’d, etc. He now has been attending martial arts class for a year, and his instructor announced to entire audience during test that our son was the easiest student he has ever taught. Made for two very proud parents!

By: Angela Fleming Gilbert via Facebook

Angela Fleming Gilbert via Facebook — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:52:26 +0000

Have 5 kids..3 home educated and a 2 yr and 1 yr old learning all the fun they learn! We have many homeschooled and public/private schooled friends we see regularly. Sports, dance, scouts, co-ops, church, library, parks, nursing homes,…..endless places to socialize AND not just w/ 30 other 6 yr olds or 30 8 or 11 yr olds! Also, the young ones are getting the benefit of making ‘baby’ friends as well as entertaining the older ones! I love watching the various age groups interact!