What would you say to this socialization comment?

[mama2cntrykids]

And there are people who are reserved around new people or those they don't know, and wildly talkative around those they do!

 

Oh my gosh, lol. You described my oldest ds to a "T", lol.

[AnnetteB]

Speaking as an introvert, I hated school and believe I would have learned more had I been homeschooled.

Several of my dc are extroverts.

School would be a big mistake for them because socializing would become a priority.

As you know, there are plenty of ways to get socialization needs met for kids who don't attend traditional schools.

My dc don't have any problem in that area.

:iagree: I could have written those words about us :)

[Gillian on Orcas Island]

Brick and Mortar schools. Sorry bout that.

 

It's so obvious, now that you tell me, but I never woulda guessed! Thanks!

[Tree House Academy]

I think this is common. People tend to think that kids need to be with other kids that are within a year (give or take) of their own age, all day long, 5 days a week in order to "socialize." It is just absurd, to me, but many do not see it that way.

[Academy of Jedi Arts]

I think this is common. People tend to think that kids need to be with other kids that are within a year (give or take) of their own age, all day long, 5 days a week in order to "socialize." It is just absurd, to me, but many do not see it that way.

 

My daughter would go absolutely CRAZY if she had to be around kids her own age for that long. She would be longingly looking across the schoolyard to where her friends were and hating the fact she was stuck with a bunch of babies. Some of her friends are moving on to middle school and would be in a different building altogether. It's because my dd doesn't have to put up with agemates for long periods that she tolerates and even enjoys some of them now.

 

Ugggg- yes, the public school's idea of "socialization" is often for the birds.