[hollerith]

I have not reviewed the evidence myself, but the homeschooling web sites I have read claim that the methodological evidence shows that homeschooled kids turn out to have closer friendships and better social skills than enrolled kids.

[phaedrus]

I knew a kid from Vo-Tech who was homeschooled up to then. He was noticeably more civil & polite than the kids from public highschools his age, and seemed more mature in his poise. If anything the socialization you receive in public schools is a damaging exposure, I think.