SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Q: When it comes to homeschooling, everyone seems to ask the question, “What about socialization.” Why is this such a common concern?

Q: What is the difference between quantity and quality socialization?

Q: Some people imagine homeschoolers as lonely misfits with no social interaction. What is life really like for homeschoolers?

Q: Obviously, homeschoolers get lots of family time, particularly with parents. How does this affect their socialization?

Q: Homeschooling is a growing phenomenon. Why are so many parents choosing homeschooling today?

Q: In your book, you argue that socialization is an advantage of homeschooling. Is there hard evidence, in terms of research studies and so on, that supports this?

Q: Without spending their days in a classroom setting with a large group of their peers, how can children learn to interact, resolve conflicts, etc., with others?

Q: You have interviewed hundreds of homeschooling parents and children from across North America about their experiences with homeschooling. What were the major differences among their experiences, and what did their experiences share in common?

Q: Authorities are calling The Well Adjusted Child “a must read for homeschoolers” (Mike Smith, president, Home School Legal Defense Association); “an accurate and compelling picture of the authentic socialization experiences of children who learn from real life” (Wendy Priesnitz, editor, Life Learning Magazine); “an important contribution to homeschooling—and to recognizing the real educational needs of children” (Helen Hegener, publisher, Home Education Magazine). What is in this book that hasn’t been said before?

Q: Where can our listeners/viewers find your book?