So what about socialization?

Got the Socialization Blues?


If you homeschool, you've probably been asked THE QUESTION.

What about socialization?

I have answered this question in many ways.

I've justified it by saying, "Oh, we get out lots we have homeschool friends, church activities, family stuff, lots of cousins. They have lots of interaction with other people...we are social...honest!"

I've down played it, " You mean you just send your kids to school to be socialized, hmmm."

I've been sarcastic, " Ya, mmm, I know, I sure hope they turn out ok. "

Well, rest assured we now have a great answer to that question-"What about socialization?"


RESEARCH!

Who argues with research!?

Check out this great article over at the Washington Times.
Home-Schooling: Socialization Not a Problem 


And I say take that- lady at church with the disapproving looks and take that- distant relative that thinks my children will be 'damaged' by this experience. We've got research now!

Homeschool Grows Up  - Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated.

Fifteen Years Later PDF- A study of homeschooled Canadian adults.

Oh Yah! And take that Joy Behar...