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Homeschooling and the Myth of Socialization

"One of the silliest and most annoying comments made to homeschooling parents is, 'Aren't you concerned about how your child will be able to socialize with others?'. What is being implied here is that the homeschooled child is some kind of introverted misfit who cannot relate to other people, children, and the outside world. In reality, most of the homeschooled children that I have known and met are not only outgoing, but polite and respectful, too."
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