I post this pic of our Community VBS – since this is the largest gathering of children we have seen for any community activity so far since October of 2009. The Community VBS is for ages 3 to 9th grade.
The question asked most often since starting our homeschool journey – “How will they be socialized?” followed by – “How will they make friends?” – or – “Will they be with children?”.
I answered the question of unschooling/relaxed learning/no curriculum pushed/not school at home methods – with excellent school test scores this year.
The Point Today– Socialized Behavior –
Jon came home yesterday and said a girl asked if he ever DIDN’T wear camouflage. Even if he wears “normal” clothes, he still has his Camo Hat on. Jon went through his clothes and picked out an outfit for the next day.
Nate has showered every day and fixed his hair. This tall drink of water his reaching like 5”8 or 9 or so. He’s 12. . .
We show up at VBS today – The entire 4th grade class of boys has at least 1 piece of new looking camo on. Some full suited. Several boys in the class that wanders around with Jon’s class has camo. Jon is the only boy without. . . .
So – Is it more startling that one girl can change a boy’s appearance with a single question? Or that one 9 year old boy can influence his entire peer set in 2 days?
Social – To Make Social; make fit for life in companionship with others, in education – to treat as a group activity.
Shy – This one is NOT. Socialized – He is. Heading off to the Weds Community Library Program. 🙂
+Angie Wright
