Topic: Isolation as a child
When I was younger I had a friend whose parents wouldn’t allow her to socialize with other people. We were friends because we lived across the street from her and her mom was my mom’s friend. But her parent’s homeschooled her and she weren’t allowed to join and clubs or sports of any kind. I believe that this is an example of isolation. I was her only friend other than family members. As an adult, twenty years later, she hasn’t been able to successfully adjust to society. She hasn’t been able to keep a job for longer than two years. And she isn’t able to maintain relationships romantic of friendships. I believe she has these difficulties because she wasn’t properly socialized as a child. She was kept in isolation for a large part of her growing up life.
That experience was extremely detrimental to her developmental process. She has been to counseling and has tried to join various groups to help her social awkwardness.
She has improved with time, but it has taken a lot of work and stress on her part. We are still friends and keep in contact with one another on a weekly basis. I have been able to witness her progress as she continues to grow more confidence in herself. I hope that one day she will be able to function as a normal person in society without experiencing anxiety.
That is so sad to hear. I have a friend who was also homeschooled, however her mother knew the benefit traditional schooling had on her daughter's social development. She made she her daughter was very involved in church activities and activities with other homeschooled children. It is fantastic to hear of your friend's progress and I know your friendship must be so special to her.
ReplyDeleteThis is just a sad story. Do you think the parents had a problem of their own? I am not sure how i feel about homeschooling just yet,but i am glad your friend is okay. I think that socializing with others is a very big part of like.
ReplyDeleteI have not done much of my research on homeschooling, but I have some friends that were homeschooled from K-12. Their parents made sure to make sure they were involved with as many activities with other children as they could. I hope your friend continues her progress. Thanks for sharing.
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