In this episode, the hosts of the Essence of Homeschooling podcast address the common myths surrounding homeschooling, particularly focusing on socialization. They explore how homeschooling offers varied socialization opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting. The conversation delves into the key role parents play in socializing their children and highlights the plethora of extracurricular activities available to homeschoolers, ranging from sports to arts to volunteer work.

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Socialization:

Aerika S. Brittian, Marisha L. Humphries, in International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (Second Edition), 2015 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/socialization#:~:text=Socialization%20is%20the%20process%20through,2012%3B%20Rogoff%2C%202003).

Academic qualifications and rigor:

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/first-public-school-america/

https://www.infoplease.com/us/education/state-compulsory-school-attendance-laws

https://education.jhu.edu/edpolicy/policy-research-initiatives/homeschool-hub/homeschooling-a-concise-history/

https://hbr.org/2023/02/how-important-is-a-college-degree-compared-to-experience

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1343324.pdf

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED503358.pdf

https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/