-Haim Ginott
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"But What About Socialization?"
Apparently, the problem with homeschooling is the
socialization of children. In the Kolbe Little Home Journal (Fall 2005),
there is a brief item called "Homeschooling Family Finds Ways to Adapt to a
Public School 'Socialization' Program." Here it is:
"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 them to report us to the authorities in the
event we mention faith, religion, or try to bring up morals and values."
So much for socialization!
Copyright, January 2006. New Oxford Notes. Used with permission. www.newoxfordreview.org.