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Socialization: The “S” Word

by Helena
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The following is a guest post written by Helena of Loving to Learn. One of the things I panicked about when we started homeschooling was this loaded word: Socialization. I’d heard that homeschooled kids didn’t get enough of it, didn’t know how to do it, were deprived of it, couldn’t assimilate back into school because [...]

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Homeschooling and Socialization: How to Answer the Socialization Question

by Jena
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We’ve all been there. A well-meaning friend, relative or neighbor nods, smiles–then here it comes: “Homeschooling sounds great, but what about socialization?” In my article, The Socialization Question, I dive deeply into the subject, but for now, I want to give you some  practical advice on how I’ve learned to answer the inevitable questions. 1. [...]

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