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How Do Home Educated Children Socialise? | The Myth of Homeschool Isolation

How Do Home Educated Children Socialise? | The Myth of Homeschool Isolation

Do you worry about homeschooling socialisation? Home ed children thrive through hands-on experiences and mixed-age friendships, learning together, not just side by side.

One of the most persistent myths about home education is that it leaves children socially isolated. It’s a tired stereotype that keeps resurfacing - often from well-meaning relatives, concerned strangers, or parents...

Debunking home ed myths: How do your children socialise?

Debunking home ed myths: How do your children socialise?

A persistent myth is that home-educated children lack social opportunities. It’s a tired misconception that resurfaces time and again, eliciting collective eye-rolls from those familiar with the reality. The truth? Socialisation isn’t about the quantity of interactions—it’s about their quality and diversity .

School settings promote forced associations rather than genuine...