pg 096: Could you homeschool me?
Socialization
In the Middle School years, my son played on the public Middle School football team. Since we had to deliver him and pick him up daily, we offered other team members rides.
After a few weeks of practices, one of the players asked, “Mr. Tozo, is it true Stephen doesn’t go to school?” We explained how homeschooling worked. He seemed intrigued, but mostly contemplative.
In the next few days, the student asked more and more questions. That Friday afternoon, he asked the ultimate favor, “Mr. Tozo, can you homeschool me, too?"
Somehow, this boy felt our homeschooled son had something he didn’t. Somehow, he didn’t think Stephen was missing out on much! And, whatever socialization meant to that Middle School student, he wanted out of it!