how do i,,,?

Question

how do i get friends when im homeschooled, and dont go to church?

BUT MY FAMILY DOESNT.
NOT EVERYONE BELEIVES IN THAT STUFF OK?

and i dont want to go to the mall without friends! how the hell am i going to look all bymyself like that

Answer 1

You might try taking a class for fun.
Of course, it depends on many factors like your location, interests, age or income.
What about a class in crafts, pottery, art or photography?
If you enjoy sports, you might try joining a soccer or softball team.

There are organizations like Girl Scouts too.

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Answer 2

Dang! I thought I was going to be the first to say VOLUNTEER
but Melissa C beat me to it

Don't sweat the fact you don't go to church, I go every few years and they are always right where I left them. Kind of a shame these beautiful expensive buildings only get use once , maybe twice a week.

volunteer in a situation where you think you'd be comfortable
If you like old people, volunteer at the nursing home
If you can stand the smell volunteer at an animal shelter
If you can deal with kids volunteer at a Head Start or Preschool program
Don't worry whether or not you were home schooled, people appreciate ALL volunteers, differences fade away

Whatever you choose have some fun, learn something, Its OK to make friends and if you don't after a little while, switch!

Answer 3

The way that adults make new friends:

1) in their job (especially if you work somewhere where you talk to people as part of your job.)
2) following their interests (like so many here have already suggested with classes, volunteering, joining clubs, homeschooling support groups, etc.)
3) Saying "hi" to people they tend to see around the community.

if you are worried about being alone at the mall, this isn't about making friends, this is about self-esteem. Being self-conscious about being alone is a sign that you aren't confident or comfortable with yourself.

Focus on this by trying out new hobbies, activities and interests. Figure out who you are. Set goals and when you finish those goals, set more that are slightly more difficult. And make sure the goals you set are goals that require a process you enjoy. The process should be part of the goal.

What do you like to do? If you do like going to the mall - why? Do you like clothes? Perhaps you could start designing your own clothing and figure out how you can market your designs or start your own clothing line? Or do you like shopping? If so, perhaps you could start a business and learn what it takes to be a buyer for a big company like Border's or IBM. Or perhaps you like the beauty of the architectural construction surrounding you. Or how things are organized. Then perhaps you'd be good at interior decorating and you could work as an apprentice with an interior designer.

Really, the possibilities are endless. It's true that homeschoolers have to work harder to make friends. But this, in the long run, will serve you well. If you get past this hurdle, then you'll be able to make friends no matter where you go, what you do, or where life takes you. And, if you get past this hurdle, you'll be more self-confident, happy and understand that having friends is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to having friends.

Also, don't forget the most important resource of all - your parents (or other close adult in your life). Get them involved. Talk to them. Bounce ideas off of them. Ask them how they make friends.

Good luck!

Answer 4

First step is to find out about homeschool support groups in your area. Start at the state level and make an inquiry into activities or groups in your city/town and look for more specific regional groups. You may even be able to find an online Yahoo chat group or something.

Secondly, stop worrying so much about what people will think about you going to the mall all by yourself! I used to go to the mall by myself, even though I went to public school and did have friends. Unless you're talking about 'hanging out at the mall', which you really don't have to do because no adult really hangs around the mall, so it's not some requirement to grow up and know how to hang around a mall.

Third, learn about activities going on in your community: sports, evening or weekend community classes, volunteering, etc. Lots of opportunities to meet other people and make friends. You simply have to be willing to get out there and ignore your fear.

Answer 5

well i agree a life without friends is boring i suggest u join clubs and classes and other public activities where u can socialize and meet many new interesting people and i guess ull make new friends and u need to be outgoing and be real friendly and dont worry ull have friends if ur a lively and outgoing person and try going other places not only the church and enroll in many activities and if u follow whatever is said i think u should have friends in no time
all the best
hope my advice helped

Answer 6

#1 how old are you and you can meet people in your neighborhood and really you dont need friends right now make friends with your perents . You will have friends soon enough and leave your parents and regret not spending time with them . Your friends will not be there forever . The friends that maybe are the ones you meet when you get past collage age so good luck and i do know that they say you need friends but all in all reality .They dont do nothing but get you in trouble at a young age .

Answer 7

Find a class, group or activity to participate in. The local YMCA, community center or even your local library has groups that you can be involved in.

Also, join other homeschooling groups - they usually have fun events that don't have to be religious oriented. There's plenty of online communities where you can start looking for friends.

Answer 8

home school is fine . learning to read and write is fine but learning how to be with others is perhaps more important.
i have seen some home school people that were coming together as a group to meet one another and do things such as play games and to make friends.
your parents might find that such a group of home school children is near where you live and you might be able to join in with them .
other then that i think that doing things such a taking swimming lessons or join a team such a baseball team or soccer team might be the way to go.
social interaction with kids your own age is vital to a well rounded education that applies to real life .

Answer 9

I don't know how old you are, or what access you have to transportation. Our community has homeschool groups of kids who do classes, sports, field trips, and other things together. Check out your local homeschooling support group.

My daughter (granted she is very outgoing) gets phone numbers of other girls in Girl Scouts & goes to wrestling practice and tournaments with her brother. When she meets someone she likes, she stays in touch with them. If they are close enough to our community, the girls get together sometimes.

Personally, I prefer to interact with people on the internet than in person. I have many friends whom I have never seen!

Answer 10

Do volunteer work.Lots of public schools kids need to do volunteer work as a high school requirment.Call the local volunteer services in your area and sign up.Not only will you make friends,you will feel better about yourself.