To me, this has been the number one benefit of homeschooling. My 17 year old is about to graduate high school and at the same time receive his AA (a definite advantage of the flexibility of homeschooling), but that doesn't hold a candle to what I believe is the true success of homeschooling...turning out kids who are socialy skilled, yet not "peer dependent."
Being home-educated seemed to have given them a confidence and maturity — and yes, social skill — far beyond their years. They had many friends, but didn't seem dependent on their peers for approval — a far cry from what I remember as a kid.
As a 15 or 16 year parent that home schools, I'm always on the lookout for pro-HS phraseology.
With two sons, the 'predatory pack habits of teenage girls' has always been a major concern of mine.
With one teenage daughter, the 'predatory pack habits of teenage girls' has always been a major concern of mine.