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Homeschool vs. Public School: Who’s Better Socialized?

Mar 14th, 2012 | By
Homeschool vs. Public School: Who’s Better Socialized?

I’m sure you’ve heard the arguments a thousand times from your critics: Homeschooled kids are anti-social, they don’t know how to cope in the real world, or even that homeschoolers are social outcasts. If you are already homeschooling your kids, you know better. If you are in the process of considering homeschooling, rest assured that the naysayers are not right. Sure, you have the power to make your kids social pariahs, but with a little thought and planning, your kids can be just as socially adept, if not more so, that those who go to
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Socialization and Other Myths: Part 2

Feb 21st, 2011 | By
Socialization and Other Myths: Part 2

Attacks come at homeschool families from every side: grandparents, other family members, friends, the news media, and even complete strangers! Some of these sources are better off ignored (a well-lived life is the best response), but sometimes you just have to address the concerns being presented. If you have not yet read Socialization and Other
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Socialization and Other Myths: Part 1

Feb 10th, 2011 | By
Socialization and Other Myths: Part 1

Whether you are new to homeschooling, a veteran home educator, or just considering it for your family, you are bound to come across many people who think that even the idea of parents teaching their own children at home is a ludicrous throwback to a more primitive civilization. Visions of socially-stilted children with unkempt hair
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