Sociology 2235 Lecture 9: Lecture 9 Homeschooling & It's Impacts

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2235
• Professor: Gale Cassidy

Document Summary

Soc 2235: home schooling & imp act of new media on kids. Homeschooling: hostility toward home schooling, difficulty having curriculum approved, school authorities are suspicious about whether or not you are getting a good education, parents of neighbouring children object, schools treat them as enemies. Regulations in us: 1980 - illegal in 30 states, since 1993 - legal in all states, high, moderate, and low regulations states. History of homeschooling: widespread prior to 1870s, renewed attention & interest in 1960s. In 60s & 70s: counter culture, new age philosophers, ex-hippies, homestreaders. Home schooling families: higher income groups, more highly educated parents, tend to have more children (average 3 or more, stay at home mothers, mostly 2 parent families. Criticism: 1) children cannot learn as much, 2) children will not be well socialized, 3) children only socialize with others like them, 4) detrimental to community.