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  • From: DSanner106 AT aol.com
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  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Homeschooling fight in NC
  • Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:59:59 EDT

It always amazes me when I hear the schools make this claim arguing against
homeschooling. School is for educating our youth and was never designed for
socialization. As it became apparent that homeschooling was a viable option
and
the numbers began to grow schools tried to argue quality of education and
states
started requiring testing of homeschoolers to bolster their case. That
backfired
miserably as the average homeschool students tested at or above peers. That
argument was dropped and socialization, something regulated against at
school
(no talking in class, no mingling in halls, separate recess by class, no
passing
notes etc etc.) became the argument. I was friends with all, but only
developed
one long term friend at school, mostly from sports. My socialization at
school did teach
me many things though. Although I never sought out the knowledge I could tell
you where to buy drugs, which liquor stores sold to minors, how to jimmy the
locks
on the school doors, lockers, etc. I never picked a fight but stood up to
bullies, so
I had a broken nose and other things. I even learned in shop class how to
hotwire
cars. Never learned any of that stuff at church, so I guess there is a place
for
school socialization.

Drew




In a message dated 3/13/2009 10:31:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lisakvperry AT gmail.com writes:

On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 7:10 AM, Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com> wrote:


> I worry about my nephews being socially retarded, though.
>
>
Rob,

Unless they never ever take part in anything or run errands with a parent,
they'll be just fine. My relatives thought the same thing of my boys. During
the course of a week we went to the grocery store where they interacted with
store employees, to Chess Club (founded in town by my husband- interaction
with peers--many homeschoolers though not all), many hours were spent at the
public library (interaction with librarians and patrons of all ages) and so
on. Additionally, they each played soccer in fall and spring--more
interaction with peers, parents and a coach. As time went by, both boys
attended a summer camp (not every summer) and various low cost local art or
science classes.

My husband teaches guitar (and now mandolin) to several homeschool students
during the day. They are definitely not behind socially--they are pleasant
children to be around. Our own boys are very socially well-rounded, in fact,
as with other children of members of this list, they've always been
complimented on their nice manners and behavior. They can comfortably talk
with adults. Our oldest son has held down a part-time job (now full-time)
since he was 16. He's 19 as of today. He works in a natural food store with
a 20 employees, over half are women my age or older and he manages to get
along with them. ;)

Something to tihnk about is look at it from the other direction: many bad
habits are learned from attending public school. You are exposed to both the
good and the stuff you'd rather not be exposed to. You may choose to not
pick up bad habits or behaviors but public schoolers are certainly exposed
to them and have to make that choice for themself. As my husband often said,
the social skills learned at public school are overrated.

So, don't worry, your nephews will be great. Support them in their decision
as you see fit. :)

Lisa
sw VA
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