Gathercole, Rachel, 1973-

The well-adjusted child : the social benefits of homeschooling / Rachel Gathercole. - Denver, Colo. : Mapletree Pub. Co., 2007. - xxvi, 262 p. ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-255) and index.

The socialization question -- What do homeschoolers do? -- What is good socialization, anyway? -- Friends and peer contact -- Independence and strong family relationships -- Safety, adversity, and bullying -- Freedom and time to be a kid (before having to be grown up) -- Being "cool" -- Relationships with other adults -- Diversity and minority socialization -- Preparation for the "real world" -- Citizenship and democracy -- Teenagers, identity, and sense of self -- The homeschooling parent's social life -- Socialization and success.

1600651070 9781600651076

2006036721


Home schooling--Social aspects.
Socialization.

LC40 / .G38 2007

371.04/2