Not even just parents, but family and siblings living with them as well. Since homeschooled children spend so much time with their parents, the thought of them leaving for even a second will frighten them. This also increases sibling rivalry as it might make them fight over the affection they get from their parents. Keira Stevenson mentions this in her article, “Counterpoint: Home Schooled Students: Unique Children or Social Misfits?” Stevenson reports:
In the home school, though, the dynamics that apply to the family carry over into the classroom -- the older, more experienced children dominate and the younger children suffer; or the youngest is favored or requires more time from the home school teacher while the older children must wait. Sibling rivalry thrives and emotional familial issues can permeate the learning