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It’s the first question you get from strangers who discover that you homeschool. Sometimes you even hear it from well-meaning relatives. Usually, however, anyone who actually knows your children on more than an, “Isn’t that Rainbow’s kid?” basis, also knows better than to demand information about your child’s social life. (At least, they should.)

Among veteran homeschoolers the topic is simply referred to as The Question. The dialog goes something like this: “Hey, guys. I met somebody at the mall today who asked me if I homeschool and then asked me The Question.” At this point everyone in the room responds in unison: What about socialization?

How do you address The Question? Before you can answer, you need to determine the question at hand. Is the person asking about social outlets, the time we allot to spend with friends and do fun things together, or is he actually asking about socialization? These are two entirely different questions.