From Jane on September 4, 2008 at 12:59 pm.  

I chose to homeschool 9 years ago, mostly because I felt I wanted to be more involved in my children's education as well as moral development. My oldest son will graduate high school soon and my daughter thinking about college already-- and only a nineth grader. I strongly feel that as homeschooled students, my children are able to focus on academics, yet learning to balance extracurricular activities such as sports and music. Often times, I am asked if my children miss out on socialization. On the contrary, they are more involved in their community than their peers because they are able to do volunteer work during the week, communicate with other adults on a daily basis, and have friends over anytime it is possible. I believe homeschooled children are aware of their role in society and learn the skills and tools to develop positive relationships of all ages. Homeschooling is fun because it is a lifestyle for us. The greatest joy and fulfillment is to begin to see the fruits of your labor in the life of your children.