Most people that homeschool their kids are aware of the need for social interaction and make allowances for that. But the interaction is more structured and has a purpose other than just sticking the kids in a lunch room or on the playground so the teachers can get a smoke break.
Many home school parents join into "support Groups" where they get together for field trips with other homeshool families. There are many organizations that assist in curiculum and even help parents make contact with one another. Some even cooperate in teaching responsibilities so that the kids get the benefit of teachers with complimenting skill sets.
It's not quite the stereotype of the parents hiding their kids in the basement. It's like anything else. You get out of it what you put into it.
[ January 07, 2004, 16:22: Message edited by: geoschmo ]