![]() It inspires a broader commitment to community service and cultural diversity. Homeschooling also goes a long way, says Guterson, toward fostering independent-minded, critical citizens. Guterson cites numerous studies which show that homeschoolers consistently outrank their counterparts on standardized test, tend to be better adjusted socially, and, despite the disadvantage inherent in their situation (they have no transcripts to present to admissions boards), routinely enroll and flourish in leading colleges and universities. But, he says, there are strong academic, social, and political grounds for examining the practice more closely. Guterson himself teaches English at a public high school and acknowledges that homeschooling is not for everybody. While David Guterson educates his three boys at home, he is not intent on championing homeschooling here so much as explaining the underlying rationale for it. ![]() Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992, 245 pagesįamily Matters offers a cogent look at the practice of homeschooling and, more broadly, the crucial role of parents and families in the education of young Americans. ![]() Family Matters by David Guterson :: A Book Review by Scott London ![]()
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