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Originally Posted by MathGeek
I wasn't claiming that home schooling was a cause of success, only that the lack of socialization in a home schooling environment did not hinder success. A small number of counter examples is adequate to disprove the often heard claim that home schoolers will be hampered by their lack of socialization.
Home school students can have plenty of socialization opportunities without spending 30-40 hours per week in a public school.
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So even if someone could point out countless more examples of home schooled students with inadequate social skills, that does not matter?
I went to college with a kid that was home schooled. Some called him "Captain Awkward" because the kid had no social skills. I know a whole family that has been home schooled; nice kids, but some of them lack the ability to function in social settings.
I'm not saying your point about those people is wrong, but find some examples from our current society other than Tebow. The Roosevelts and those others you listed all come from a different society, a different time in our country.
For what it is worth, my wife and I have this very discussion all the time as it pertains to our future children. We have made no decision yet, but given that both of us attended public school and were home schooled, and I attended private school as well, we are considering all options.
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