Social skills is an area of deep concern when it comes to
homeschooling. Plenty of critics point out that since man needs to hone
his social skills, a homeschooling surroundings where social
interaction is limited is detrimental to his growth and
development. But studies have proved this wrong.
Children who learn at home are more aware of the implications and
the purpose of their learning. They will ask clever questions
and make correct observations. Children start their life by
imitating their parents. Homeschooled children therefore pick
up the sterling qualities they see in their parents. On the other
hand, they are shielded from the detrimental influences of their
peers.
Children put in to the fiercely competitive school environments
lack the confidence to hold a conversation. Such children show
small genuine interest in the topic of conversation and don't
know how to interact with people of various age groups,
their elders.
These children are thus better equipped with the tools necessary
to face the world. The positive reinforcement that takes place
in the homeschooling surroundings as against being abandoned,
embarrassed or ignored in a standard school surroundings strengthens
their self-esteem. Children turn out to be better balanced and
well-rounded as they progress in to adulthood.
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