I am glad the challenges I am experiencing are not unique to me! It’s a relief, and knowing others are experiencing the same thing doesn’t make it so difficult. Eventually, I will have to find some kind of way to contribute to the house but in the meantime, I can take enjoy learning how to make homeschooling work for us. I was worried about the socialization, but eventually, I know it will come.

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I am considering sending my daughter to Catholic school next year, but want to give homeschooling a good chance this school year.

When my children were that age, we got together for a play day each week (on a set day and time) for a few hours. But at that age, we did only a couple of hours of school work each day, so we had plenty of play time. Yes, you could definitely start a co-op for next year or just find a friend or two who would like to get together once a week or so. But if your child doesn’t consider activities like Cub Scouts or swimming lessons as time with his friends, will he consider co-op time as time with his friends? If not, then I would definitely put more effort into play dates each week than into starting a co-op.

Have you checked to see if there are any homeschool support groups near you? When my children were little, we did once-a-week play days at a local park.

I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement and insightful comments.
Leslie G in Calabasas, CA