As a former homeschooler, "socialization" problems can exist, but can also easily be overcome. The x-factor is parental involvement. For example, in elementary

As a former homeschooler, "socialization" problems can exist, but can also easily be overcome. The x-factor is parental involvement. For example, in elementary school, I would go to local public school for art and phys-ed classes in addition to coursework at home. I knew most of the kids at school, but I would spend half as much time sitting at a desk, leaving the afternoons to explore/learn whatever I wanted. In high school, I would spend mornings taking classes at home, then go to the local university and earn dual-credits (high school + college), then go to a vocational technical school for the afternoon, and then go to sports practice at the local public high school. While peers would waste hours in study hall, I was spending my time at the local bookstore reading and learning how to code. I'm one of 4 kids, and every one of us will have graduated high school with 20+ college credits. I also fully plan on homeschooling my kids in the future.