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What about socialization?

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“Kids need to be with other kids.”

“Children need socialization.”

“How are your kids going to interact with other people?”

Some of the most common questions about homeschooling revolve around the social life of children. So let’s get to the heart of this issue right up front.

what about socialization

I know, most of us want to reply to this question by touting our long list of activities, proving to the world that our children are indeed socialized. We talk about co-op, scouts, church, sports teams, etc. And while this is somewhat of a valid answer, there is a much deeper and more important issue that Christians should consider.

The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Corinthians 3:19).

Christians don’t need to prove that we are just as good as the world. Our children were given to us by God, and His ways our higher than ours. Often, homeschoolers are so busy trying to outdo the world that we forget what God has called us to.

Have you either asked “what about socialization?” or have been asked? It’s the most popular question, isn’t it? But why?

Read my full blog post What About Socialization? at Expository Parenting.

NICKI IS A STAFF WRITER FOR EXPOSITORY PARENTING MINISTRIES. CHECK OUT JOSH NIEMI’S BOOK BY THE SAME NAME, AND GET YOUR FAMILY IN THE BIBLE!

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I’ve opened a couple of emails this past week from homeschool curriculum companies who are trying to sell “Black History Month” book bundles. And I cringe. Workshops about home discipleship, homeschooling tips and encouragement, and ideas for raising history buffs, PLUS shop the Knowledge Keepers book collection! Today, kids are off to school to celebrate “100 days of school” with costumes and parties. In the last 100 days, my kids barely had any school. Im not celebrating, but I’ll tell you why: I have two very different sons. One has been an extrovert since he could talk. The other has been an introvert for just as long. The thing about home education is that it doesn’t have to happen at home. What it really means is “not public school.” Not stuck in a classroom all day. Not confined to a government calendar. Not a slave to the system. 23 years ago I helped my aunt Kari start a homeschool co-op. At that time, I had one child and she was three years old. If you have a child that struggles to read, read to them. Read aloud every day. That’s the best advice I can give. New year. New house. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: How do I homeschool with babies and toddlers in the mix??

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