I'm an area administrator for a private school *for* homeschoolers (private ISP if you will). Of 1,500 registered families, we have 350 Russian families, some who choose to be quite active in coop classes, field trips and other activities. The students speak perfect English while most of their parents choose their native tongue. I have a translator always at the ready.
This spring the high school students enjoyed a Spring Formal. Girls in formals, boys in dark suits. Music...not the bump and grind kind, thank you very much. On New Years Eve there will be a Masquerade Ball. The students begin preparing for this this month, gaining knowledge and practive on the custom of the Victorian Era complete with dances, style of dress, manners, music and more.
The homeschool choir in our greater area split due to the amount of students. Now one choir has 75, the next has 60 and still the next has 80. We also have available drama club, band (both wind and string), yearbook club and many coop classes for academics. Many high school students take 1 or 2 college classes per semester.
This season our junior high girls won 1st place in California's private school basketball tournie. Other sports choices include Track & Field, Wrestling, and Volleyball.
Socialized? You have your own opinion on that one.
Civilized? Yes. Far more than most of their peers in government school.
I'd suggest you do research on a subject before blindly posting your opinions. By *not* being fully educated on this subject you run the risk of appearing totally and completely ignorant.
Have a delightful day.
practive = practice
You really need to go back and check the post of people that you are accusing of be ignorant about home schooling.
I AM AN AVID FAN OF HOME SCHOOLING. WE HAVE SEVEN GRANDCHILDEN EITHER THAT HAVE BEEN OR NOW BEING HOME SCHOOLED.