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According to my husband, when they were doing some writing activity with the boy scouts, he couldn't write as well, or spell and needed my husbands help alot. He was not focused and was easily distracted. I told my husband that things would come when he was ready, and to rush would be to make things terribly frustrating for both my son and myself.
My husband thinks that I am doing him a disservice by homeschooling and that he need to do more socialization like sports. Every year I ask what sports they want to play sometimes they want to and sometimes they don't. I'm not going to force them, what's the point?!! I feel he get lots of socialization with his one brother and 2 sisters not to mention the neighborhood kids, scouts, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and what ever sport he is currently in. What is everyones thought on this? I could use some encouragement that I am doing the right thing by homeschooling. I think I am. But please post your thoughts even if you don't agree.
Thanks,
This is my first post on here and a desperate one at that.
Statistics: Posted by jules88 — Wed May 06, 2009 1:09 am
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Back when public school was becoming mandatory all over the US, people kept asking, "But how will our kids learn to be mature, well-rounded citizens if they never have time to spend with grandparents, uncles and aunts, neighbors, parents, and other adults in the community but only with an over-loaded school teacher?"
The term "socialization" was coined to advertise that public schools would try to do social things beyond academics to make up for taking kids out of the real world.
So no, I don't think kids need public school-style socialization. They don't need to spend time around kids of their own age group.
Actually, when kids are thrown into a crowd of other immature kids, they don't learn to socialize politely or well. They learn all sorts of bad behavior. The sink-or-swim method leads to a dog-eat-dog world.
Ramona
Statistics: Posted by Ramona — Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:01 pm
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However, most studies by child-rearing authorities show that this type of interaction breeds peer-dependency.
We want our children to become mature, responsible individuals.
Studies show that HSing produces children who display confidence and a sense of direction, often becoming leaders.
I'm not suggesting that we take away all involvement with peers. I do believe it should not be the main source of socialization, especially in the early years.
There's my two cents
Sheila
Statistics: Posted by 4given — Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:51 am
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With the social interaction, do you feel it has to include children on a daily basis or is it appropriate to be around adults most of the time?
One of the reasons I got interested in homeschooling was Bindi Irwin (the late Steve Irwin's daughter). She is such a well rounded, respectful child. I am totally impressed with her. I have heard in interviews that she is around children and homeschooled, but I wonder how many children since she lives in the park with adults. I mean, I guess the others have kids that she may spend time with, but everything I have seen was with adults.
Is it really that important that they be around kids their age daily or is daily adult interaction just fine?
Thanks!
Statistics: Posted by momofone — Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:25 am
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