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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mercule" data-source="post: 2025022" data-attributes="member: 5100">We've considered homeschooling our kids.  It's a decision we'll make for each one, individually, though.  Our eldest is currently in an Alternate-Kindergarten (4+) at a private school, and she'll likely continue on through that school.  This is because we realized that she was a natural introvert and needed to become accustomed to larger groups.Our second daughter is much more outgoing and forward.  She's also much more inclined to show sit and learn from Mom or Dad.  She may be home schooled.I keep hearing about poorly socialized home-schooled kids, but all the ones I've ever met have been great.  It also seems that studies tend to favor home-schooled kids, too.  My thoughts on this is that some people are naturally inclined to be introverts -- I'm one.  In a public school, they are probably going to end up being the "nerds" (or what have you).  I a home school, they will be labeled as "poorly socialized".Considering the environment in some schools, I'm not too sure I'd want my kids "well socialized" into that.  But, that's something best left to the parents.To echo some of the sentiments above, don't think you can "do it yourself" on this.  You only get one chance at bringing up your kids.  Get in touch with (other) home-schooling parents.  Find out what sort of curriculum they use.  Look at some of the competing curriculums that are commercially available.  Think about things like sports, music, speech/debate, and art.  Think about how the child will learn to talk with other people and how they will learn to react to others.  Make sure you are really committed to the idea of spending several hours each and every day teaching your children or planning things out.Of course, on the flip side, I'd give similar advise to anyone thinking about putting their kid in public or private "normal" school.  What will be taught academicly?  What will they learn, socially?  Will they have good options for sports, music, speech/debate, and art?  What sort of self-esteem will they get from the environment?Ultimately, you should figure out what your goals for your child are.  Then, do research on your options.  Then, make an informed decision to do what you think will best meet those goals.</blockquote>

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