In the second part of our Changing Face of America series on homeschooling, NPR's Robert Smith tackles the issue of socialization. There's a persistent worry among parents who are considering homeschooling that their children will suffer for lack of the social interaction that happens in schools. There's not much evidence to support that fear. Most homeschoolers interact with peers often -- as members of academic groups and extracurricular sports teams, for example. In fact, some research points to a better quality of interaction for children educated at home who are comfortable with friendships with children older and younger than themselves, as well as adults.
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