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Homeschooling Socialization vs. Social Life

Socialization is not merely having a social life. Socialization is developing social skills that will enable children to interact appropriately in different situations.

Does court ruling mean trouble for California homeschoolers?

This California court case decision has definitely created a buzz in the homeschool world. The decision goes against everything I believe and I sincerely hope it is overturned by the Supreme Court. But does this case mean trouble for California homeschoolers? I am confident that it does not.

Petition to Request Depublishing of California Court Case In re Rachel

You don't have to be a member of HSLDA or a California homeschooler to sign the petition.

California Homeschooling: Legal Representation Announced

Two law firms have stepped up on a pro bono basis to figure out the best strategies for dealing with the court issues in the recent California ruling.

Unfair Advantage?

They don't want us to compete in sports or in academic contests; yet, they're very concerned about socialization and what goes on in our homes all day.

Tough Decisions - What if you want to put your kids in school?

What if you want to put your kids in school? Will you have the support of your friends and family or be judged and criticized?

Unsympathetic Public School Teacher

A letter to the editor from a public school teacher in response to my feature "Help! I Can't Take it Anymore."

Responses to Unsympathetic Public School Teacher

Our combined responses to the Public School Teacher that wrote letter to the editor in response to my feature "Help! I Can't Take it Anymore."

Captive To The Orthodoxies Of The State

Many of you read the negative article about homeschooling that was written by Dennis L. Evans and published in USA Today on the September 3, 2003. Matthew Bass, who was homeschooled from K-12, wrote an excellent rebuttal to Mr. Evan's article.

Homeschool Film in Production

Three homeschool dads are working on a feature length documentary on homeschooling, titled Class Dismissed.

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