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Homeschool Socialization Overview
Home » Home School » Homeschool Socialization » Homeschool Socialization OverviewPosted by Your Guide on March 15, 2006 5:08 PM
Here it is, the “S” word. Socialization—the word that fills some with dread, and others with amusement. What is socialization all about? What’s the big deal? According to wikipedia: Socialization is the process by which human beings learn to adopt the behavior patterns of the community in which they live. This is thought to occur during the early stages of life, during which individuals develop the skills and knowledge necessary to function within their cultural environment. The big deal is that homeschooling is looked at by a vast majority of non-homeschoolers as anti-social behavior and that children brought up in homeschooling families will lack the skills they need to function in their society. This article on homeschool socialization will cover the myth that homeschooled students are always social misfits, the difference between socialization and socializing and what that means to the homeschooled student, the issues homeschooling parents are trying to avoid with their children by homeschooling, and how homeschooled students fare in a college or university setting.
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