Onto the show...
On this episode of "The Girls and Boys are Makin' Noise" we follow Michelle as she makes her weekly visit to the park with her children. Every Thursday Michelle loads up the kids and takes them on a 20 minute drive to meet up with other homeschooled children.
During the school year, the group meets from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Now that it is summer, the time to meet is from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m, so most families bring a picnic lunch.
"Speaking of socialization, one of the most frequently asked questions concerning our choice to homeschool is, 'How will they ever learn to socialize if you shelter them from the world?' Never fear. My kids are the farthest thing from unsocialized. They can carry on intelligent conversations, play with kids younger than them, and have best friends who are years older. They make friends more easily than I ever did."
"I love that in homeschooling there is no age segregation . Just last week at the park, there were 15 year old's all the way down to 3 year old's playing kick the can together. It was a beautiful sight. If you want to read more about homeschoolers and socialization, here is a great article."
"Don't you wish you learned to socialize like this? I know I do."
Credits:
Photographers...Michelle and Lisa
Consulting Director...Theresa (because she said it's not reality if I make Lisa retake a photo of me that made me look really fat...but it's my show and I reserve the right to crop, retake, and touch up any pictures I want.)
Special thanks goes to: Prince Charming for coming up with the name; all the homeschooled families who had no idea they'd be on this episode; the city park and it's wonderful playground equipment; and The King, who works hard so Michelle can spend every Thursday with her friends.
Wonderful first episode! I can relate. It's nice to see a show that reflects my life for a change.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun and some excellent socialization. Funny, the things 'others' worry about for us.
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Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
Great episode!! I love the name..and Prince Charmings boots..that is too cute! You will bring REAL to reality. How wonderful to have a get together all year round! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I wish I would have done that when my kids were younger...I just craved adult interaction.
ReplyDeleteI loved this post Michelle, and the name of your reality show. I can't wait for the next episode.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to tell you that we accepted a referral this week of a little girl and boy 5 and 7. We are very very excited.
Blessings,
Julie