Well if you think that by not hanging out with kids of their age is going to be better, that's even more unfortunate. We get it, you had some bad experiences a

Well if you think that by not hanging out with kids of their age is going to be better, that's even more unfortunate. We get it, you had some bad experiences and now what? You're going to isolate them from the rest of the world? And when did that ever work? > As far as socialization, that is a human trait. Some have more of it, and some have less Well, yeah if you make them anti-social, I suppose they're going to have less of it. > and then they can do what ever they want the rest of the day (like help me at work if they want since I work from home) What?!! Why would a child want to help you with your work in their free time? Are you serious? A child must play, play play!! Preferably with other children of their own age. Please talk to a professional about those issues. This is not even remotely a good way to raise your children.