Family Drama

I’m not sure where to begin. I start homeschooling this year for my daughter who’s in preschool. The state we moved to doesn’t recognize preschool but she really wanted to do school. When the curriculum came in I was very excited and my husband is so supportive and excited because we move around a lot and his job has odd schedules so homeschooling seems to be the perfect fit for our family. Today my daughter was talking to my MIL who is 110% against homeschooling. She has been since we thought about it 2 years ago. Today she expresses how much I’m going to ruin my child, she’ll never have friends, and she’s never going to have a good childhood. And that I’m setting her up for failure for the rest of her life. Both my husband and I went through the public school system. We both hated it. And neither of us talk to any high school friends. So I guess my question is how do you socialize your kids? My daughter is already pretty well rounded I feel, she’s in gymnastics, dance, and does seasonal sports. Sorry I don’t have family, my husband is my only support.

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I'm sorry to hear that your MIL is not supportive. However, here in the UK we have homeschooling communities that meet up with one another, so their children don't miss out on any socialisation. It might be worth checking on the Internet for these types of groups in your local area x

My kids are social butterflies they do gymnastics, dance art classes and are in Homeschool groups they definitely have many opportunities. Think about it this way in school you have only the say 25 kids in your class to talk and have recess with but with extracurricular activities and homeschool groups that can double and it's great to have a mix of ages for kids to be around not just peers that are the age

I agree with everything said and wanted to add that another benefit of homeschooling is the ability to socialize with people of all ages, not just restricted to the same age. Just socializing with kids the same age is very limiting and does not set them up for how it is the real world.

i was in your situation and unsure of if my children willl be socially awkward as well. i have them in mma class, sports, and homeschool co op once a week- my children are 3 & 4 and are now social butterflies. i think consistent friendships are key, and putting yourself out there to make friends are important as well. it’s nice homeschooling because you have somewhat of a say of who your children hang out with. in school, it’s falls mostly on your kids and they could be learning from any child no matter their background.

Thank you guys! Its been eating me since I talked to my MIL but this is making me feel confident that I’m making the right decision 🥰

I’m sorry you’re going through that but kids are pretty much social themselves. And there are opportunities everywhere the library they have clubs , parks , and even classes like dance lessons and etc . Sounds like you will be just fine .

My parents were against but saw how well behaved my kids are and smart . You are the mama just the gut you got this :)

There are anti social people in public schools and outgoing people in homeschools. This really isn’t about socialization in my opinion

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