How do you respond to questions about socialization? In Episode 63 of The Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show—“Myth Busters: Socialization and Isolation,” Stephanie provides a deeper view into our children’s socialization. Explore aspects of behaviors and customs worth learning, intentional protection, and meaningful outings. It’s not just about getting our kids around other kids to play!

Connections

Connect with God’s Word

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2, NLT)

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV)

Connect with Ron Paul Curriculum

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Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine 

For more on the topic of socialization, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• Letting Go of Educationally Ineffective Schooling Paradigms
• Doc: “You Need to Homeschool Your Son”
• Scholars Still Want to Know: What about Socialization?

Connect with the TOS App

Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? It’s the hub for homeschooling. You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You’ll find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. The app content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it’s free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today! HomeschoolApp.com

Connect with HomeschoolingFinds.com

Read more on the topic of socialization at HomeschoolingFinds.com:

• Examining the Socialization Myth
• Socialization and Homeschool: Finding A Good Balance

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com 

Be intentional about teaching behaviors worth learning by using these resources available at SchoolhouseTeachers.com:

• Learning About Character Traits
• Living Life with Purpose
• Lighting the Way
• They Lived for God

Connect with The Homeschool Minute 

Spend a minute with your friends from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine!

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Connect with Additional Resources

Check out the results of this National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) study on socialization of children across educational environments: https://www.nheri.org/are-the-kids-alright-part-1/

Also, here are links to resources mentioned in this episode:

• Home Education Highlights: 50 Reasons to Be Thankful We Homeschool 
• Episode 11: The Socialization Debunked 
• Schoolhouses / ST Communities:  www.ChurchSchoolhouse.com

Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:  

• 4/15/24: Episode 64—“What Do Homeschool Graduates Look Like?” hosted by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com
• 4/22/24: Episode 65—“Cursive, Copywork, and Comprehension” by Deborah Wuehler
• 4/29/24: Episode 66—“Special Needs Homeschooling: It Can Be Done” hosted by Heather Vogler and Deborah Wuehler

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.