High School Homeschoolers: Searching For Socialization

Socialization is not about a group of kids all the same age. True socialization is about people of ALL ages getting together. When kids are feeling alone, then getting out into the world can provide the socialization they are craving. Here are some suggestions for socialization activities:

1. Family and family outings

2. Play-only groups; many support groups will have park days in the summer. It may be worth joining a group JUST to meet kids are park days

3. "Homeschool days" at various activities: skating and bowling businesses
will often have "homeschool days."

4. Church and youth groups

5. Volunteer work; work together at a food bank, clothing bank, YMCA or church camps

6. Community classes: take pottery, photography, or exercise classes with a local YMCA. Take art classes at Michael's or JoAnn stores.

7. Fitness groups; join a swim team, running team, or volksmarching

8. Call local homeschool groups and ask "What are some ways your group gets together?"

Making sure your homeschooler is properly socialized is as easy as just living life in a natural manner. If you are consistently around people of all ages and types, it can't help but benefit your kids. That is all that is needed to raise a healthy, well balanced teen. It is this sort of balanced socialization that helps homeschool teens to stand out from their traditionally schooled counterparts.

Blessings,
Lee

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Lee Binz is the owner of The HomeScholar, “Helping parents homeschool for high school.” Get access to her free one hour training webinar on homeschool credits. You'll also want her free minicourse on Homeschooling High School”.

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