I was talking to a new homeschooler yesterday and she told me about a conversation she had with a "concerned friend," about her decision to homeschool her son. This friend was very concerned that her son would be behind academically and socially. She also told her that a teacher she knew only saw homeschooled kids who were failing. OK, right. Anyway, I told her, "Welcome to the world of homeschooling."
It's sad but true that we all have had at least one conversation like that. I understand where the "concerned friends" are coming from, because I'm what you would call a converted homeschooler. I used to be that "concerned friend." When I first heard about homeschooling around 12 years ago, I just knew that my friend was going to ruin her children. After all, they need to be socialized by the public school. I admit it, I asked about socialization.
I used to say that I would never (and I mean never) homeschool my children. I've learned in life that you can never say never. God might have other plans and I'm so glad that he had other plans for my family!
-Sheri