Journal of Alta California

CONTRIBUTORS

CATHERINE WOMACK

“We’re All Homeschoolers Now,”

page 6

You write about growing up homeschooled. What are some misconceptions people have about homeschoolers today?

Homeschoolers are often stereotyped as undersocialized and therefore awkward, quiet, or even antisocial. In reality, a lot of homeschoolers are active in extracurricular or religious activities as students. They grow up to be just as outgoing, friendly, and social as their traditionally schooled peers.

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