Are home schoolers as likely to make friends as easily as kids in a school system?

Answer 1

No. More often than not, homeschoolers have better socialization than peers because they are around a variety of ages; young and old, not just peers. Homeschoolers social with kids in soccer practice, youth group, neighbors, etc.

School is not meant for socialization, you go to school to learn. It is also noteworthy a 8 year-old will learn better socialization skills from a civil adult than from another 8 year-old.

Answer 2

The answer is yes! I am in the eighth grade and have been homeschooling for six years. I have so many friends it's not even funny. I have been involved in a speech and theatre group that is for homeschoolers since I was in third grade. I have also been involved in sports, bands and orchestras for a number of years. My source of really good friends are from my church and they might as well be family. We are always going out to eat and to the movies just like any other teens. I've found that most homeschoolers can carry on conversations with adults and kids of other ages better than most public schoolers. I'd say that if you get your kids involved in activities they'll get an A plus in socilization!

--Also, to assist with home schooled children's interaction with children their age, you could take them on field trips to places such as local museums and zoos. Also, the children may play in their neighborhood to ensure social interaction.

Answer 3

It totally depend on you how you increase your social circle. You are not bound with the school, you can go anywhere and make friends. I have a friend of mine studying with UK Open College but still he has got hundred of friends.

So this is just misconception that homeschooled children are at disadvantage socially.

Some people remain alone even if they are publically schooled. It totally depends on the individual how one interacts with others.

Answer 4

No we are not antisocial. we might be shy, but normally most home schoolers are very social and polite. there are more social opportunities for home schooled children then kids who attend public or private schools.