TB 2: The Socialization Myth

Are you concerned that if you homeschool your kids won't fit in? Maybe you are concerned that homeschooling will leave them ill-equipped to handle life in the real world. If so, you are not alone. Today we are going to look at research that has been done on this subject, along with Chaz and Christie's own experiences.

Chaz and Christie are in a unique position to share this podcast with you. Chaz was homeschooled from pre-K to 12th grade. He graduated with honors with his bachelors in accounting and now works as a CPA (certified public accountant).

Christie homeschooled her three sons (Chaz included). She ran across her first homeschool family when she was 14 and knew at that moment that she wanted to educate her children in the same manner. 

In this podcast they will be sharing three pieces of research from peer-reviewed journals which show how homeschoolers rate alongside traditional students in areas ranging from academics to socialization and depression.  They will also be discussing Chaz's experiences in college and in the working and social worlds after homeschooling. 

Further into the podcast Chaz and Christie will discuss how Chaz and his brothers were intentionally trained in social skills and how that  impacted them both in the short and long terms. They also discuss the benefits they received from being in a homeschool environment, and how homeschooling  better reflects the real world than its traditional counterpart.

Finally, we encourage you to check out some of the other podcast that we have published, along with keeping your eyes out for future episodes. Thank you for listening and we look forward to hearing from you.