Twice a month, our local skating rink offered their rink to all the homeschooler's in Rock Hill, SC. It was always held while the public schools were in session, so the skating experience for our group was always a positive, fun, and in control experience. All the kids interacted together in such a wonderfully refreshing way, helping and mentoring, playing, and hanging out during the skating sessions.It always impresses me how so many children, of all different ages can mix together so seamlessly with noone getting their feelings hurt, no competition, no older children being rough or demeaning with the younger kidlets.
You just don't see the same positive interactions among public school children. I can't put my finger around just one reason why this is the way it is, as I am sure there are many reasons. But one idea that comes to mind is that public school children can't help but get wild when given any amount of freedom, after being cooped up all day in an institution where adults are preaching and lecturing them all day.
And of course, it goes without saying that children that have free access to loving, respectful parents at any time of the day, just can't help but thrive.
As well, because homeschooled children are exposed to children and adults of all ages, in all different types of environments, they tend to blend well in all circles and are a joy to be with.
