CLEVELAND -- The number of parents choosing to homeschool is growing, but it's important to consider one aspect that some home schooled kids may miss out on: Socialization.

Homeschooled children don't experience the high school football game rallies or the hustle and bustle in the hallways, or even the prom.

For homeschooled high schoolers, it's often replaced by a solitary session in front of a video tutor.

"People say that all the time, what about homecoming? What about prom? But those things don't appeal to me, and I mean, it might be fun, but the rewards of homeschooling are so much greater in my opinion," Elisabeth, 16, said.

The rewards of conventional schools are hard to resist for many homeschooled kids and their parents.

According to a new study, home schooling peaks in the 8th grade, but there's about a 50 percent drop off by the 10th grade.

In part, because of the lure of organized social and sports activities only a regular high school can provide.

"The one thing that we have been hard pressed to provide in the home-school atmosphere so far, is high-level athletics for the high school boys," said Mary Hood, a supplemental daycare teacher. "There're some high schools boys who wind up going back to school simply for the athletics."

Many homeschooled kids, crave the social life.

"I'm trying to get into the deal with everybody and trying to meet some new kids," Harry, 13, said.

"What I think you're limiting your child to is their exposure to other adults, and their exposure to other children, and that I think you have to be very aware of," said Marianne Garber, an education expert.

Some school districts offer opportunities for home school families to participate in community sports. In some cases, there are even agreements regarding athletic participation in certain events.

To find out more call the board of education for the school district.