You’ve heard it before—maybe at a family dinner, maybe from a well-meaning stranger: But how will your kids socialize? It’s the most common (and most exhausting) question homeschoolers face.

In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the socialization myth head-on. From the roots of this cultural fear to what the research actually says, you'll get equipped with truth, confidence, and a new way to answer that dinner table debate. Spoiler: homeschoolers aren’t socially stunted—they’re thriving in deeper, more authentic ways than ever.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 66

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Free Homeschooling Resources
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Thrive Homeschool Community
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Mentioned in this Episode...

 🎧 Books (Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld & Dr. Gabor Maté) that changed my parenting and homeschooling game episode

👉 https://youtu.be/9-xADVIK438?si=rjlP33dJosTph0Kr

National Home Education Research Institute Study:

https://nheri.org/home-school-researcher-homeschooled-childrens-social-skills/

Article from homeeducator.com: 

https://homeeducator.com/homeschooling-affects-social-skills/

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

Is traditional school really the gold standard for socialization? Or have we just accepted a myth for too long?

✅ The root of the homeschool socialization question—and why it’s outdated
✅ How traditional schools often promote forced association, not connection
✅ Surprising research on empathy, community involvement, and homeschoolers
✅ How homeschoolers build real-world relationships across ages and settings
✅ What to say when someone asks, “But what about socialization?”
✅ Why trauma isn’t a requirement for “toughening up” your child
✅ Encouragement for both introverted and extroverted kids—and their parents

If you’ve ever worried about your child’s social development or felt judged for choosing a different path, this episode is your truth-packed reminder: homeschoolers don’t miss out—they gain so much more.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool friend who’s tired of defending their choice—and ready to stand confident.

💬 What’s your go-to response when someone questions homeschool socialization? Share it in the comments!