Socialization…The “S” Word

I understand people’s concerns about socialization. I, personally, do not believe it to be a concern in regards to homeschooling. My own daughter’s education is more of a concern to me. This is from my own experience in school…kids can be a bit cruel, even if that is not their intentions and I mainly don’t believe that it is. I remember whenever ‘the new kid’ came to class, other kids stayed away at first and it was uncomfortable for both sides. If the child did not wear the same style clothes, had a different hairdo, talked with an accent, etc, that seemed to make it that much harder for them. Kids socialize in school but not the kind of socialization I want for my child. I like the way my daughter will go right up to other children of varying ages and start talking and playing. Kids in school get socialization at lunch and recess (do they still have recess or has that been taken away due to lack of funds?). Chatting in class will get reprimands. Again, this is my generalization, not all kids are the same. (I’m not even going to get into the subject of bullying LOL) Enough of my opinions LOL. Children have so many social outlets: karate, dance class, church, the park, homeschool group gatherings, volunteering, and the list goes on. I do think socialization is an unwarranted concern that people not open to the homeschooling option voice more than anything.

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