Comments on: Homeschool? What about Socialization?!

By: Jacque

Jacque — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:17:43 +0000

Ah, the Socialization question. What exactly is socialization, and how in the world can anyone *not* be socialized? I mean, it may depend on your definition of the word, but everyone is socialized to something.
I do like the definition that includes separation. Socilization within a family or small group of like-minded Believers.
I would much prefer my children *not* be socialized to anyone or any thing in or of this world. I desire they be socialized for God’s purpose and in His ways, His timing.
Thank you for this wonderful article, Robin.
Love, J

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:40:25 +0000

This has nothing to do with this post, just thought you might like to check this out. I am sorry that you are not doing the Fruit of the Spirit friday anymore. When you ever decide to pick it up again, let me know. However, I decided to do the meme, and this is what I found on the Internet and posted on my blog. Hope you enjoy it.
Blessings, Barbara

By: Bobbie-Jo

Bobbie-Jo — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:06:44 +0000

Oh – Robin! I do have to answer this one to people. Our oldest daughter is very shy – painfully shy – and has been for a long time. (My husband and I were shy as children as well, so what did we expect?) Homeschooling is blamed for her shyness – and yet when she went to public school (2 years, K & 1) it was really no different.

I think, what better way to help her overcome her social anxiety than in a loving, stable environment where she is allowed to interact with people of ALL ages in a relevant way. She interacts, by herself, with our adopted “grandma” weekly, she gets the mail and asks for help if she needs it, by herself. She gets practice at music lessons, cross-stitch lessons and Sunday School. She does have anxiety to deal with, but we are aware of it and can keep close tabs on the situtions that are likely to cause stress, and gently push her when it’s the right time. We can make appropriate jusdgements because we are with her and know her and the situation intimately, not remotely, looking in the classroom window.