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I'm someone who plans to homeschool and thinks it can work well I'm surprised so many claim it's not possible for home schooled children to develop socially. A
by xupybd 3y ago
I'm someone who plans to homeschool and thinks it can work well I'm surprised so many claim it's not possible for home schooled children to develop socially.
As a person who's been homeschooled how does it feel when people make the assertion that the schooling you had must cause socialization problems?
- hutzlibu 3y agoI think no one claims it is not possible. The problem is, if you live somewhere, where everyone is going the normal way - then all the normal kids socialising will happen in school and you stay the outsider. You won't even see them most of the time, depending on the area. But when you are connected to a couple of families doing it close by and you do manage that the kids can actually learn and play together on a regular base, then there is no problem at all.
- xupybd 3y ago>I think no one claims it is not possible You're correct. I misspoke and apologize.
- 20after4 3y agoI don't usually speak up about it but I feel that home schooling can be so beneficial (at least for some children) that I sometimes try to at least push back on the argument. The thing is, every situation is different and what works for some won't work for others, that is precisely the reason to consider home schooling - it allows far more flexibility than other options. Learning can be much more effective when it's self-directed, topics taken in an order and at a pace that is suited to the individual. As for socializing, it definitely helps to know a few other home schooling families with kids of a similar age.