No socialization
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:45 pm
Hi everyone,
New to the forum and glad I found this site. My concern is, that I have two children, my son 14 a freshman, and daughter 17 a senior, both homeschooled. We live in Acapulco, Mexico, and both kids speak very little Spanish. My daughter takes ballet and my son Tae Kwon Do - this is all the exposure they have to kids their age. They do not socialize with anyone from their classes as the language is a problem, as well as the cultrual differences, not to mention that they are 'teens', and picky about making friends. They assure me they are fine and not depressed, and yes, friends would be nice, but they 'talk' to all their American friends online. My daughter is going to university in Mexico City next year, so my concern is for my son. What do families in very remote areas (no kids of similar age), or non-english speaking countries do? I feel terribly guilty, but our opportunities are here right now. Any advice would be appreciated!
New to the forum and glad I found this site. My concern is, that I have two children, my son 14 a freshman, and daughter 17 a senior, both homeschooled. We live in Acapulco, Mexico, and both kids speak very little Spanish. My daughter takes ballet and my son Tae Kwon Do - this is all the exposure they have to kids their age. They do not socialize with anyone from their classes as the language is a problem, as well as the cultrual differences, not to mention that they are 'teens', and picky about making friends. They assure me they are fine and not depressed, and yes, friends would be nice, but they 'talk' to all their American friends online. My daughter is going to university in Mexico City next year, so my concern is for my son. What do families in very remote areas (no kids of similar age), or non-english speaking countries do? I feel terribly guilty, but our opportunities are here right now. Any advice would be appreciated!