Another homeschooler posted this on our homeschool discussion group page. I thought it was pretty funny so I'm posting it here for other homeschoolers to read. The "socialization" topic is always such a pain for homeschoolers to deal with! The truth of the matter is that my kids have so much on their social calendar that we have to turn stuff down, and by homeschooling we get to avoid a lot of the negative socialization that most kids have to deal with.
"When my wife and I mention we are strongly considering homeschooling our children, we are without fail asked, `But what about socialization? ' Fortunately, we found a way our kids can receive the same socialization that government schools provide."
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I will personally corner my son in the bathroom, give him a wedgie and take his lunch money.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, my wife will make sure to tease our children for not being in the `in' crowd, taking special care to poke fun at any physical abnormalities.
Fridays will be `Fad and Peer Pressure Day.' We will all compete to see who has the coolest toys, the most expensive clothes, and the loudest, fastest, and most dangerous car.
Every day, my wife and I will adhere to a routine of cursing and swearing in the hall and mentioning our weekend exploits with alcohol and immorality. …
And we have asked (our kids) to report us to the authorities in the event we mention faith, religion, or try to bring up morals and values."- author unknown
Life is like an amusement park... exciting, exhausting, and never ever boring!
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