by Rick Boyer
First published 1996
Rick Boyer addresses the doubts that plague parents considering homeschooling. He tackles common fears about academic preparation, socialization concerns, and legal requirements. Boyer draws from his experience educating his own children to provide practical solutions for curriculum selection, daily scheduling, and handling skeptical relatives. He covers different learning styles, teaching multiple grade levels simultaneously, and maintaining motivation through difficult periods. The book examines record keeping, testing requirements, and preparing children for college admission. Boyer addresses financial considerations and the impact on family relationships. He offers strategies for teaching subjects parents feel unqualified to handle and building confidence in educational choices. The work emphasizes that ordinary parents can successfully educate their children at home with proper preparation and realistic expectations.
Genres: family, education, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-solutions, self-reliance
271 pages · Paperback · The Learning Parent