When people think of homeschooling, they immediately assume that it means the kids are asocial.
That idea is half true.
Yes, during school hours we are inside our home. That is the point of homeschooling. We take courses, and we learn many things at home, with my dad and with my mom. But that does not mean that socializing in our life is completely eliminated. That also does not mean that we are cut off from the entire world.
Our dad takes us to meet many people, and he actively looks for events. Either he is the one who gets invited somewhere and we tag along, or he finds events that we attend on our own. These experiences help us interact with people outside our usual circle and learn how things work in the real world.
For example: Painting Workshop, Cyber Congress Event, and Youth Camp.
He also takes us to meet people in more casual settings. Just today, he took us to meet Sejal Sud, one of his friends and also an influencer. We were able to talk about many different things. My brother, who will be taking 12th grade soon, was able to get a lot of clarity about college and some important factors to consider before deciding where and what to study.
We also discussed things that will help me later in life and in my career. For example, with the amount of free time I have, doing an internship would be a good idea. It would help me gain practical experience for a job that I can get later after I turn 18. We also talked about how college does not help you much beyond networking, and that most things taught in college can be learned in other ways without paying a very high tuition.
Another topic we discussed was starting to earn early. We talked about starting something like a Fiverr account. If it goes well, you might make a few hundred dollars. And if you feel that you did not provide good quality for the money someone paid, you can simply refund them. That way, you stay honest and fair.
Altogether, we spent a few hours with her. It was enjoyable, and we joked around in between serious conversations. Overall, it was a great experience meeting her.
So, homeschooling does not necessarily mean that kids are asocial. It just means that parents have to put in effort to help their children socialize. Not by forcing them, but by creating opportunities. Sitting at home does not help you make friends. Only when parents provide opportunities to meet people do children learn how to socialize and understand others.
That’s it for this post, see you guys next week!
