An easy-to-understand introduction to the hows and whys of homeschooling for skeptical relatives. The author discusses the dangers (physical and educational) of public schools, the long respected practice of tutoring, and the biblical mandate that holds the parents responsible for the education of their children. Drawn from the author's own experience of explaining her decision to homeschool, this down-to-earth book is both personal and anecdotal.

You're Going to Do What?: Helping You Understand the Home School Decision

Education & Teaching

Downs, Laurajean

Schools & Teaching

Holly Hall Publications

You've finally pulled the trigger and made the tough decision to homeschool Johnny and Susie. You've looked at it from every angle. You've read dozens of books, gone to a homeschool fair or two, and grilled your homeschooling friends. You've asked yourself if you're crazy. You've no idea where you'll get the time. Nevertheless, deep in your heart, you know it's the right decision. 
But that doesn't mean your mother or your best friend will see it that way. They'll be having all the same doubts and questions you had. The difference is they probably aren't going to be able to do all the work you did to find the answers. Here at last is a book that will help them understand why you've decided to homeschool (not to mention confirming to yourself the rightness of your decision). In a delightfully engaging way, it looks at such issues as these: Can your child get a proper education in the public schools? Are public schools safe? How did kids learn 150 years ago, before there were any public schools? It also discusses the rich resources available to homeschoolers; different approaches to learning at home; the law and homeschooling; the Biblical mandate that holds parents responsible for the education of their children; homeschooled kids and socialization; and much more. Perhaps not everyone who reads this book will be convinced that homeschooling is the right thing to do. But at least they'll have a better understanding of why so many parents are choosing this option for their children.

You're Going To Do What?!

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Studies

Hibbard Pubns Inc

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