While this may have been true in the early years of homeschooling, it does not seem to be the case any more. Most families partake in homeschool programs, either curricular or extra-curricular. Far more than focusing on the negative impact that can occur in certain school settings, homeschool families often point to the positive socialization that can occur in a homeschooling environment. They argue that this type of socialization is more true-to-life because these students spend more time socializing with people outside of their own peer groups, from infants to the elderly.
In the constant debate about public school vs. homeschooling, many families mention homeschooling as a way to spend more time together as a family unit. They desire to reinforce their family values throughout the day and to spend some of their time on non-academic teaching such as chores and character development. Still others note that they enjoy witnessing their children’s successes, like learning to read. Older siblings will frequently share in the joy by working with younger children on something they themselves have already