This is the most commonly asked question we get. In fact, strangers on the street, or even in the library elevator, ask us this question and prepare to judge us based on our answers. Blog readers, I beg you, do not ask a homeschooler this question. We are so tired of answering it.
The huge majority of homeschoolers have no desire or intention to sequester their children from the rest of the world. Please trust that we are responsible parents and are not going to turn Esme into a hermit or agoraphobe who wants nothing to do with or is afraid of society. If you are compelled to ask such a question, please think of framing it in a different way.
Some suggestions:
What kinds of group activites is Esme participating in this season?
Has Esme met any new little friends lately?
What kinds programs is your homeschooling group offering these days?
Is Esme still a Girl Scout?
What sport is Esme interested in trying next?
Have you been having a lot of play dates?
What do Esme and her friends usually like to play together?
The first year we homeschooled Esme participated in many group activities including Daisy Girl Scouts, soccer, Homeschooling Lego League, swimming, Sunday School, homeschooler field trips, and more. Esme will continue to particpate in group activities with her peers. Some things she'll do in her second year of homeschooling are the Homeschooling State Park series, soccer, dance class, and Daisies. Esme will also continue to have playdates with her friends.
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