In this groundbreaking work from author Michael Kenmore, the practice of homeschooling is candidly, fairly, and intelligently assessed and debated from a veteran homeschooled student's perspective.
"I wanted to provide an insider perspective on homeschooling – not to be a cheerleader or protestor of the practice, just an advocate for the truth," writes Kenmore, who was homeschooled from first through twelfth grade. He is now a married, thirty-five year old father of three and a successful businessman. "Most books written on the subject are extreme. They either wholly embrace or flatly reject homeschooling. And I believe there is a middle ground. Homeschooling can be a beautiful, rewarding, and positive experience. And that’s saying a lot coming from someone who thoroughly loathed being homeschooled. I believe there are appropriate situations in which homeschooling makes senses and benefits both children and parents."
Thousands of books that teach parents how to homeschool already exist. This isn't about curriculum and standards. It's about something far more important -- the right and wrong reasons to homeschool. For today’s parents, this critical evaluation must come first.
You've likely seen the miraculous wonders of homeschooling. You probably haven't seen the horrors. This experienced, comprehensive, but brief and easily digestible guide may ultimately play a key role in determining whether your child will be helped or harmed by one of the most important and consequential decisions you are likely ever going to make as a parent.
