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The Myth of the Lonely Homeschool Child
“What about socialization?” If you’re a homeschooling parent, especially one leaning toward unschooling or gentle/respectful parenting, you’ve likely heard this question more times than you can count. And if you’re like me, you’ve probably wrestled with what to say — not because you doubt your choices, but because you’re constantly observing and learning alongside your… Read more
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What About Socialization?
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard this question. It’s the first thing people ask when they find out we homeschool:“But what about socialization?” Sometimes it’s asked with genuine curiosity.Sometimes with concern.Occasionally with disapproval disguised as casual conversation. But almost always, it comes from a place of assumption.The assumption that children need a… Read more
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The Power of One: How a 5-year-old Makes a Difference
Are 5-year-olds capable of changing the world? I never given much thoughts on this. After all, Miss R is still young and seems unaware of most of the world’s sufferings–or so I thought. One day in May, we borrowed a graphic novel titled Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant by Remy Lai from a local… Read more