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Family Matters: Why Home Schooling Makes Sense (Harvest Book) (Paperback)

by David Guterson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Harcourt Publishers Ltd; 1st Harvest Ed edition (Sep 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0156300001
  • ISBN-13: 978-0156300001
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 829,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Examines the pros and cons of educating children at home, and makes concrete suggestions for cooperation between families and schools.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for the international market, 7 Jul 2002
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I am not sure what the appeal of this book is supposed to be to the non-American market, as its main concern seems to be the inculcation of American Culture without the melee of school. The words America/un-American are scattered liberally throughout the text, often being used as synonyms for good person/bad person.
Although Mr Guterson has a few interesting anecdotes, and quotes some good research, these can be found in other places with much more relevance to the wider world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, 1 Mar 1999
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As a Christian I already have biblical reasons for wanting to homeschool. I did however want to get a viewpoint from someone who was not necessarily coming from a biblical perspective. I found this book to be so educational! Seeing the school system through the eyes of a public school TEACHER was refreshing and helped me a great deal in confirming what my husband and I should do for our children. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is currently homeschooling or considering it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding must-have compared to other homeschool books, 13 Jun 1998
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Forget HOW to homeschool -- what really matters is this beautifully articulated argument for WHY to homeschool. Institutional school is inflicted on generations of Americans in large part because we assume it's necessary to our cultural identity. Guterson makes a cogent, complete, and compelling case that children learn best when their own families take charge, and that the cold war between public schools and everyone else must finally yield to a more integrated, cooperative focus on each child's learning (wherever it may take place). Like Guterson, I am both a homeschooling parent and a public school professional -- this is the book I would have written someday if he hadn't already said it all so well. END
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on 'why' to home educate that I've read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent should read this book
Guterson's message is that there is no substitute for parental involvement in a child's education. A great book for all parents, regardless of whether home schooling is of... Read more
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