Does home schooling have an effect on a childs social behavior? Just wondering because I am thinking of?

Question

homeschooling my son who is kinder, next year

Answer 1

i'km homeschooled and have a social life like you wuolnt believe

get him into sports or a club

there are lots of homeschoole groups all around the u.s so just look

Answer 2

It most certainly does, and it is most often a very positive affect. Homeschoolers have a tendancy to be very mature, independent individuals who think for themselves and lead active, well-rounded social lives in their communities and homeschool groups, doing things they feel are worth while and not simply following the herd. Here's some info on homeschooling to help you get a clear idea of all the positive aspects and ways to go about it.

It is different for every family that does it, and often even for every individual child. As stated above, some people do online school which means you have teachers you corespond with over the internet. The online school sends you your materials and you complete the work and get a grade, just like regular school, only done on the computer from home or the library or the road if you travel a lot.

Some people homeschool through a private school or school of corespondance that sends them their books and materials for assignments, labs, projects, etc through the mail. With this type of home schooling, you usually send a report to the base school at set intervals.

Some people attend charter schools that let them go in to school once or twice a week, collect work, turn in work, and get help if they need it, though this isn't really what most consider to be homeschooling. Neither is online school to some people.

Some people take full responsibility for their own/their child's education by doing more traditional homeschooling. The parents and children choose their own curriculumk, text books, work books, lab equipment, videos, software, and any other materials they wish to use. They also choose their own subjects based on the child's individual interests and goals, for example, if the child wishes to go on to university, they will study the important core subjects that universities look for on transcripts as well as a variety of electives based on individual interests, needs, and goals. I personally am interested in robotics, animation, creative writing, and music, so this year I've been studying Programming and Robotics with various books and robotics/electronics kits for labs, 3D Animation with computer software, and creative writing with a textbook and books frokm the library. I also takek music lessons in the community and I am a member of a band. In this form of homeschooling, the state may require that you take a yearly standardized test to show that you are performing at or above grade level. In the states that are a bit more strict about homeschooling, your parents may need to send in a quarterly report, just like a report card in a way. Your parents may also give you tests at home if you all agree that this is what will be best for you, but it isn't required.You may also get grades like you do in school, or you may be on a Pass/Fail system, or you may have a totally unique grading system, or no grades at all. I take tests, but not for grades. When I take a test in a subject it is only to determine how far along I've come in that subject. The "grade" is never final because I homeschool to learn, not to just get by with a passing grade. If, for example, I took a test on a chapter I did in Algebra and I didn't do well on a few questions, instead of just going on to the next chapter, I go back and review the stuff I didn't get right on the test and then take the test again before moving on. For me, all tests are for is to tell me when I can move on to something more challenging. For me, and many others, tests aren't always in the same format as they are in public school. Sometimes in certain subjects, I'm tested by being given an extensive project or presentation to do to show my understanding of the topic cover, or asked to write a paper on it, or give a mock lesson on it as if I were the teacher. You know you truly understand something when you can accurately and confidently teach it to someone else. Often my mother, adult friends, or friends closer to my age who are in college or who have already mastered te subject will act as audience durring presentations or re-teaching activities, checking me if I don't seem to understand something. I only do this for certain subjects and topics though.

Homeschoolers sometimes do a lot of the things you may do in public school, but sometimes they do more as well. Many homeschoolers do a lot of hands-on activities like labs in science. This year, I am taking Chemistry, and I have all the same lab equipment you would use in a public high school chemistry class, just on a smaller scale, and with lab instructions specific to homeschooling (not requiring large groups of students, or very-hard-to-obtain chemicals). It was the same in Biology and in Physical Science. I have homeschooled friends who take thier science classes in a co-op group (kind of a homeschool class where parents and community volunteers act as teachers for each subject), and still other homeschool friends who take all of their highschool science classes (and some other classes) at the local community college as duel-enrollment students (just like regular highschool duel enrollment).

Homeschoolers don't miss out on the social aspects of school either. They certainly do not spend all of their time inside the house. Homeschoolers spend a lot of their time is spent out in the community, learning and experiencing life in the real world instead of in a house or in a classroom alone. Many homeschoolers take classes offered in the community such as art classes at an art studio or museum, musical instrument or voice lessons as well as band or chorus classes for homeschoolers at local music stores or schools, fencing lessons, swimming lessons, horseback riding lessons, classes and programs offered through local childrens museums, science museums, or history museums, classes or programs offered through the library, community/youth center, YMCA, or other Parks and Rec programs, dance class, and so on. Naturally, these are great opportnities for homeschoolers to interact with others of all ages, homeschoolers and public schoolers alike. There are also clubs outside of the regular public schools such as riding clubs, clubs offered through libraries and community centers, drama clubs at local theaters, boy scouts, girl scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, youth group for those who are into the church scene, OM, academic teams, community sports, individual sports like martial arts, tennis, fencing, swimming, etc, and much much more. Many cities or counties also have homeschool organizations or co-ops where, as stated above, homeschoolers can take classes with other homeschoolers as well as go on frequent feild trips (though any homeschool parent or group of parents can arrange a feild trip when they want to), join clubs sponsored by the group (as many as can be thought of and started by the members), work on a yearbook or newspaper staff, attend dances or holiday parties (most groups have something along the lines of a Not-Back-To-School party each fall where the homeschoolers may go to a theme park or some other sort of outing) volunteer service projects, prom and graduation ceremonies for older students, outings on weekends, park days where younger kids meet up to spend an afternoon playing and pic-nicking in the park (uwsually weekly or monthly) and so on. Some even participate in private school sports competitions as well as regional and state science fairs and spelling/geography bee. There is no lack of social interaction.

The last form of homeschooling I can think of is unschooling. In this kind of home education, there is no structured school day, no tests (unless the child wants them), no grades. All of the learning and "school work" is directed by the child. This is usually best when started at an early age so that the child's natural desire to learn remains in tact and the child doesn't just become lazy or unmotivated. I am what I like to call a homeschool/unschooler because my schooling is all self-directed, but I still choose to do the book work and testing along with the creative hands-on stuff because I feel it is in my own, individual best interest.

I hope this answers your questions

Answer 3

I have a friend at university who was homeschooled and it made it very difficult for him to get onto a course, he is also very socially inept, he doesn't get a lot of things that we tell him are rude, or that is an inappropriate way to deal with a situation. but that may be an isolated case.

Answer 4

Please try to recall how many times in history you may have read that a president hired a person because they went to school together.

At home the kids meet no one.

Who knows what contacts they will make at a formal school ?

To teach your children at home does a great deal for the parents ego, but does nothing for the kids and the friends they may make at a formal school.

Home schooling is a farce and should never be allowed !

Answer 5

Yes, a positive effect. They will get the chance to learn manners and appropriate behaviour from you and other adults rather than a bunch of kids their own age. You can ensure they have time playing with other children and making friends their own age by joining various clubs and groups.

HS kids are generally much more polite, thoughtful and mature than PS kids. They fit well into the real world because that's where they have grown up, rather than in the artificial atmosphere of an institution. It's PS kids who have to adjust when they finally leave school and try to get a job.

Answer 6

I agree with mr. cheese.

Answer 7

I was homeschooled until 9th grade and it was hard for me to transition into school with other kids.

I was very shy and awkward for a good year and a half before I adjusted well enough. Now I'm just like everyone else and have lots of friends, but the first year was really hard for me.

Answer 8

Homeschooling is a comment not just in time for a parent, but in suppling extra curricular activities for the student in various communities to teach them how to interact socially. These communities may be religious organizations, play groups, swimming lessons, library reading days. Children learn how to socialize before they even get into school.

Answer 9

Don't let the angry people scare you off, homeschooling is a valid choice and the BEST choice for some families.

Yes, homeschooling does have an effect on a child's social behavior. What exactly that effect is depends on the parent. There are tons of homeschoolers who are in so many classes, groups and clubs that they have more 'socializing' time than the kids in public school. The thing is, just because it's called homeschooling doesn't mean it's only at home. There are all kinds of different options, and you should definitely look into your local homeschool groups/co-ops and see what they have to offer.

Good luck!

Answer 10

Yes, definitely, homeschooling can effect children's social behavior.   But first, your child will pattern his behaviors after yours.   You will become the role model for your child.    

    Children who are home educated have a chance to grow as individuals and not follow the herd mentality, so in essence you could have a stronger child; not one that is a follower, but one capable of independent thought.

    It is essential that your child be active with other children.  Most homeschoolers belong to homeschool groups where they can have  field trips , have their child in sports, clubs or church where they can interact with others.

   Don't let the naysayers affect your decision on how to educate your child.   Most homeschooled children are polite and can interact well with all age levels.

Answer 11

Personality development is complete around age 6, and that would be the basis for much social behavior.  

However, homeschooling allows children opportunities for interacting with a more diverse population because they aren't stuck in a classroom.  They tend to interact well with adults and children of all ages alike.  

I have known literally hundreds of homeschool kids and I don't think I could tell who is and who's not by observation.  Once my kids were in a summer camp program and I was chatting with one of the teachers about homeschooling.  She told me she had never met any other homeschooled kids.  In this group of 10 kids, 4 of them were homeschooled, and she had no idea!  This was after spending countless hours with the kids.  

I hope you join the wonderful world of homeschooling.  It's a great lifestyle. :D

Answer 12

well,my wifes niece and nephew were homeschooled until high school and they tried to transition them into public it worked for about a year then the children decided they didnt like it and  went back to homeschool.i have to say that the children are a little awkward.dont know if that helps.

Answer 13

I was home schooled from 1st to 8th grade. I was always involved in sports and other activities. I transitioned to a private school for high school. I love it. I have a 4.28 GPA, great friends, and it's amazing.

Homeschooling is great. Just be sure that your kids still get socialization through some other activities.

Answer 14

I think home schooling is selfish and elitist. If you think human beings are not interdependent you're either ignorant or crazy. How do kids learn how to deal with other kids----by being around them. Leave the homeschooling for the lunatic fringe.