My children attend a homeschool co-op which organizes spring formals every year. Call it Junior Prom, call it a banquet, call it a dance, call it whatever you want. It is a fun evening spent with friends, fabulous food, and music. Everyone gets to dress up and act like they know what they are doing.

My children posing before prom

For all the negative comments about homeschoolers and socialization, our children have so many opportunities to socialize. Arguing against the stereotype of weird, unsocialized homeschoolers is so easy. I can promise you these homeschoolers in high school, who have been homeschooled since the very beginning, have better manners and social interactions than public school students. Continue reading »