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This must be what the critics mean by ‘Socialization’

little parrothead 21 This must be what the critics mean by SocializationI haven’t written anything in a very long time. Just too busy. But I stumbled on this blog entry written by Chelsey at Only Help my Unbelief about homeschooling and socialization and I thought she hit the nail on the head.

Not only are Chelsey’s experiences common (in both public and private schools) , but often in public schools you find intimidation is unrestrained and violence, threatened or real, is unchecked – too much like Lord of the Flies. I prefer Chelsey’s brand of non-socialization, if the alternative is what she and too many others in schools everywhere experience.

I don’t homeschool my kids, but some of my very best friends homeschool theirs. I’ve never noticed a problem with their social skills. In fact, I’d say they’re excellent. Some of my neighbors homeschool their kids. They seem ok and they play well with others. Just the sort of socialization kids need.

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One Response to “This must be what the critics mean by ‘Socialization’”

  1. Chelsey Says:
    January 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Hey! I really appreciate your response to what I wrote. Comparing it to Lord of the Flies is scarily accurate.

    I don’t necessarily think that everyone should homeschool their kids, as I said – and some people just can’t. But at least for me, I don’t think I could ever put my own kids in public school.

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