Comments on: What Does Socialization Look Like For Homeschooled Kids?

By: The Value of Sibling Relationships | Happiness is here

The Value of Sibling Relationships | Happiness is here — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:37:57 +0000

[…] so much focus on making friends, socialisation, and getting opportunities to work in groups and I feel like people discount the role of siblings […]

By: What is Unschooling? The Ultimate Guide to Unschooling

What is Unschooling? The Ultimate Guide to Unschooling — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:20:43 +0000

[…] educated kids in our area. We could attend something every day if we wanted to. Unschooled kids socialise just […]

By: My take on socialisation – Just Our Joyful Life

My take on socialisation – Just Our Joyful Life — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:30:58 +0000

[…] “But how will they form their own friendships?” Unfortunately, not all of us live in neighbourhoods where our kids can have the freedom to just run over to a friend’s house. And if we do, most of the kids who are nearby are stuck in school all day. While we are more physically disconnected then ever, we are fortunate enough to live in the internet age. We have the ability to instantly connect with like minded people. Most of us have at least one local homeschooling group. There are groups offering activities, field trips, fairs and classes. But I think it’s important that you pick such activities not because they emulate what socialisation looks like in school but because they are something your child is seeking. If they want to take a class with peers, that’s great, there are opportunities for that, but don’t enrol them just to ease your fears about socialisation. It does not have to look like school. On the contrary, socialisation for unschooled kids is far richer. They control how they socialise and with whom. They create more authentic connections with kids of all ages as well as adults while creating deeper sibling bonds. Read more here. […]

By: Suzy

Suzy — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 22:58:58 +0000

I think this is wonderful, and true. However, the socialising with a group of other, home schooled children is not available to us. I have been trying for some time to create a group but with no luck. I am getting concerned as all my son’s friends are schooled and this is far from ideal for many reasons. I have organised an event for this week and so far not a single soul is coming! Any advice?

By: The Socialization Homeschooled Kids Don't Get | Happiness is here

The Socialization Homeschooled Kids Don't Get | Happiness is here — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 09:49:44 +0000

[…] want them socialized to have empathy and understanding for others, to be helpful and cooperative, to be friendly and […]

By: Homeschoolers Are Weird | Happiness is here

Homeschoolers Are Weird | Happiness is here — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:49:54 +0000

[…] I read much that reassured me that homeschoolers are not what you stereotypically imagine and they socialize just […]