Hi Melanie - Socialisation is always the big negative about homeschooling from people around looking in! I think firstly kids are as social as their parents, you get unsocial kids at school as well as at home and social kids at home, etc. I have been homescho0ling for a 9 years and if you ever met my kids you would see they have no problems with getting along and making friends with anyone. Because they interact with people of various ages instead of just their peers of the same age at school they can talk to anyone. There are alot of activites out there with other homeschoolers and in the community so you can pick and choose what you waht to be involved in. I only go to some homeschool activites when it suits. My children do play sport, swim, do Brigades, music, resthome visits,etc and play with the neighbourhood children in the street. I have friends who have homeschooled children who are now in their 20's and these children are well adjusted adults with good jobs and social skills. Their character is what stands them apart.

Sorry I know this is longwinded but do your research about homeschooling first before you make a decision - it is a huge committment but very rewarding. I hope this helps.