The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:15:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-92 Dana Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:46:10 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-92 Very true...I think the problem with this question is that everyone has heard it so often, they think it must be a real issue without really thinking about what it means. I mean, how much more practice at "socializing" with people you don't like can you get than trying to get along with your siblings all day? Not to mention that you really should not be spending all that much time socializing at school, anyway. Very true…I think the problem with this question is that everyone has heard it so often, they think it must be a real issue without really thinking about what it means.

I mean, how much more practice at “socializing” with people you don’t like can you get than trying to get along with your siblings all day? Not to mention that you really should not be spending all that much time socializing at school, anyway.

]]> The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-88 Paula Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:27:31 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-88 Oh, cool! It made it a link for me. Smart! Oh, cool! It made it a link for me. Smart!

]]> The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-87 Paula Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:26:13 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-87 http://www.homeschoolersunite.co.za/Articles/News/MECSlamsHomeEducation/tabid/6335/Default.aspx I couldn't figure out how to make this a link. It's an interesting article and responses on this subject from South Africa. http://www.homeschoolersunite.co.za/Articles/News/MECSlamsHomeEducation/tabid/6335/Default.aspx

I couldn’t figure out how to make this a link. It’s an interesting article and responses on this subject from South Africa.

]]> The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-84 Kathleen Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:26:47 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-84 I so agree with you!! I so agree with you!!

]]> The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-83 Jodi Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:23:31 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-83 I absolutely agree! My kids went to public school for a time before my husband and I got smart and pulled them out, and they were exposed to things like sexual harassment - kids saying things adults would lose their job for saying and getting away with it - extreme bullying, physical abuse (by other kids), religious discrimination, and more. There is no way that anyone can tell me that this free-for-all environment is preferable to selective social activities and lots of family time. And I loved the quote! <blockquote cite="“Accusing a homeschool kid of missing out on socialization is like accusing a work-at-home entrepreneur of missing out on corporate politics.” –Perry Marshall "> I absolutely agree! My kids went to public school for a time before my husband and I got smart and pulled them out, and they were exposed to things like sexual harassment - kids saying things adults would lose their job for saying and getting away with it - extreme bullying, physical abuse (by other kids), religious discrimination, and more. There is no way that anyone can tell me that this free-for-all environment is preferable to selective social activities and lots of family time.

And I loved the quote!

]]> The Socialization Red Herring | Homeschool 2.0 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-81 Elaine Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:10:33 +0000 http://homeschool2point0.com/2007/09/the-socialization-red-herring/#comment-81 You've made some excellent points here and I completely agree. What my kids are involved with keeps our family hopping. I don't regret what we do but I am positive that things would be worse if going to PS. You’ve made some excellent points here and I completely agree. What my kids are involved with keeps our family hopping. I don’t regret what we do but I am positive that things would be worse if going to PS.

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