Jan 01 2009
What about the Social Life of children who learn at home?
There are many ways for homeschooled children to meet others. Studies have shown that homeschoolers have a more positive self-image than their public or privately schooled peers. They are more likely to have friends of different ages and to be free of the cliqueish, exclusive behavior so common in schools.
Here are a few ways homeschoolers meet and socialize with other young people:
Neighborhood kids
Church youth groups
Boy/Girl Scouts
Indian Guides
YMCA
4-H
Community Sports Teams (AYSO, City Rec. Centers)
Community theatre, music, art, gymnastics or dance classes
Community Groups/Clubs (Chess, Computers, Toastmasters, etc)
Homeschool support groups’ park days/activities
Getting your children involved with volunteer opportunities is also a good way to meet others of all ages and ‘walks of life’. It will also give them a feeling of accomplishment in helping others, which is possible no matter what their age.
