Publisher's Synopsis
82% of parents believe myths about homeschooling, keep reading to make sure you're not one of them!
Kent Larson understands the myths about homeschooling better than most because he believed them all. 12 Homeschool Myths Debunked presents his journey from opponent to advocate using compelling, fact-based answers to the most common homeschooling objections.
Kent is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who, having homeschooled for the past decade, is uniquely qualified to guide you through the muddled mess of misinformation that surrounds the topic of homeschooling.
12 Homeschool Myths Debunked tackles the 12 most common myths head-on including those relating to socialization, academic performance, and college admissions. Did you know one of the most extensive studies ever conducted of homeschooler standardized test scores found them to be 37% higher than those of average public school students? If you're surprised by this result, you'll want to see the study details on page 23, followed by SAT results which are even more shocking!
Does the topic of homeschooling trigger arguments with your spouse? Do you doubt your ability to manage it all? Do your friends or family members think homeschooling is a dangerous idea? 12 Homeschool Myths Debunked delivers compelling answers to the toughest questions.
In this book, you will discover:
- The one myth that must be debunked, because it keeps people believing all the others
- Why homeschoolers are getting into many of the best colleges
- Reasons homeschoolers don't become isolated
- How to keep unfounded biases, assumptions, and stereotypes from harming your kids
- Which schooling choice produces the best socialization
- Why people wrongly assume they don't have the patience or aptitude to homeschool
- The real reason some kids are socially inept, goofy, awkward, and nerdy
- Stacks of empirical evidence and relatable first-hand experiences
- Why men are resistant to homeschooling and how to change their mindset
Does homeschooling seem overwhelming?
Initially, I assumed homeschooling would require a burdensome amount of tracking and reporting. It had to, I reasoned, thinking about the massive bureaucracy that is the US education system. I envisioned piles of paper, my wife frazzled as she pulled all-nighters to get grades and attendance submitted to some government regulatory body. Thankfully, that's not the case at all... (page 50)
What will you say to friends and family members who think you'll ruin your kids?
My wife and I were quite confident in our decision to homeschool. However, there was one person to whom I feared having to explain our decision, my father. You must understand, he was a career educator. He taught inner-city junior high early in his career and later as a professor at an internationally renowned university. At the time of his retirement, he was Dean of one of the premier business schools in the US. Needless to say, our choice to go rogue with the education of his grandchildren would not likely go unopposed. Oh, I forgot to mention he's also a lawyer! You probably assume, like I did, this conversation might go poorly... (page 70)
With clarity and humor, the reader is guided through the minefield of myths surrounding the topic of homeschooling. This book clears the field, freeing you to evaluate all education options without bias.
If homeschooling were the best choice for your family, wouldn't you want to know?
If you want to discover the truth about homeschooling, then click the Buy Now button.
