Hi,
One of the comments often leveled at home-schooled families is the socialisation aspect. Actually, in my experience home-schooled children seem to have a far broader range of social skills and a greater ability to communicate with all everyone than many of their peers of the same age.
Networking
I was really delighted a few weeks ago. I took my girls to hear Brad Sugars speak. He is an Australian self-made multi-millionaire businessman and entrepreneur.
He was keen to have young people at the event, as he wants to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs. Of approx 400 in the room, there were only a handful of teens or "almost teens".
I knew quite a few people and my girls were quite happy to chat to these people. Jacqueline marched up to Brad Sugars, introduced herself and gave him her business card.
Personal and Business Development.
A good friend of mine, Tony Burgess of www.aha-success.com, runs business and personal development training. I was invited and took my girls along.
I was delighted at how well they interacted with people of all ages.
In my opinion, by introducing children to as many different people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences, they grow in confidence much more than they seemed to do in school.
I have had so many comments of how MATURE they seem to be for their ages.
I have also noticed how much more mature emotionally they seem to be. They seem to take it far less personally when someone is nasty or rude to them on MSN or online. They now have friends all over the world.
Growth Spurt.
Has anyone else noticed a huge growth spurt in their children since they came out of school?
Since March, Stephanie has released over 2 stone (28 pounds) in weight, as she is no longer the "emotional pillow" for all her friends. Stephanie is now taller than me.
Jacqueline has shot up in height and is now only 4cm shorter than me! At 11 years old!
Yes, I have heard all the jokes from the kids about being the "short one" in the family!
This was really brought home to me when Jacqueline's friend came to play. This girl is not very tall anyway, but the difference was really marked. I was stunned!
Here are my musings for today.
With abundant blessings.
Amanda Goldston
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Hi Amanda
Read your blog with interest. Yes, I can say that when we first took our daughter out of school she grew lots. Now at the age of 12 (nearly 13) she is the same height as me.
I've likened it to something like, when seeds are kept in the dark they don't grew but given fresh air, sunlight and water they grow lots and lots lol!
Blessings, Shirl
Hi Shirl,
I quite agree. I have seen our daughters blossom in so many ways- and it is not just height!
They are also more willing to express their personality and their individuality. They have a stronger sense of identity.
They seem to have a greater respect for other people, yet remain confident in who they are.
It is very interesting to watch.
With abundant blessings.
Amanda
I'm never quite sure how people can be convinced that taking a child away from the real world can ever prepare him or her better for the real world. There's nothing that makes sense about the schools=socialisation myth, imo.
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