Most homeschooling families consider socialization to be one of homeschooling’s great advantages. Instead of spending the better part of their days in close contact with others of their own age, homeschooled students have the time and freedom and energy to get to know people of many ages and backgrounds. With more say in the direction of their education, they become more self-reliant and self confident and less dependent upon peer approval than most school children.Few, if any, homeschoolers are isolated to the point where they don’t interact with other people. Most are heavily involved in their communities. They belong to Scouts and church groups, taking swimming and dance lessons, play on soccer and softballs teams etc. Many even do volunteer work in hospitals and libraries.

Homeschoolers get together in support groups, to take field trips, hold park days, and for other group activities. They build deep and meaningful friendships, with more time and space to talk and learn from each other than it would be possible at school.