pecangrove
09-14-2006, 10:38 PM
I don't remember if I've asked this before (if I have, please forgive me), but is anyone else here a homeschooler of an only child? It seems like everyone I know has atleast 2 kids, usually more. It's not set in stone that he'll stay a single, I'm actually pushing for another, but the hubby isn't ready yet:rolleyes2.
But, for now he is, so this is what I'm concerned about. I just am afraid that by not being at school with other kids every day that he'll miss out on something. My MIL told me earlier this week that she thinks he needs more time with kids, that he's too attached to adults playing with him. Atleast 2 hours everyday I have to really play with him - in the floor, with men and games, etc. Is this normal, or is he feeling lonely bc he's not around other kids? I felt great until my MIL said this to me, so now I don't know if it's bc of her, or if I really should be concerned. So, any other singletons being homeschooled?
BTW, he plays soccer 2x a week, goes to our group meeting 1x a week and sees another little boy at least 1x a week to play. When we're with other kids he plays fine, and he'll strike up a conversation with an adult at any given time. I'm saying this to say that I don't think he's having any socialization issues. I just wonder if I'm doing right by him since he doesn't have any siblings.
Sorry for the long post.. if you got this far, thank you. :doubt:
But, for now he is, so this is what I'm concerned about. I just am afraid that by not being at school with other kids every day that he'll miss out on something. My MIL told me earlier this week that she thinks he needs more time with kids, that he's too attached to adults playing with him. Atleast 2 hours everyday I have to really play with him - in the floor, with men and games, etc. Is this normal, or is he feeling lonely bc he's not around other kids? I felt great until my MIL said this to me, so now I don't know if it's bc of her, or if I really should be concerned. So, any other singletons being homeschooled?
BTW, he plays soccer 2x a week, goes to our group meeting 1x a week and sees another little boy at least 1x a week to play. When we're with other kids he plays fine, and he'll strike up a conversation with an adult at any given time. I'm saying this to say that I don't think he's having any socialization issues. I just wonder if I'm doing right by him since he doesn't have any siblings.
Sorry for the long post.. if you got this far, thank you. :doubt: