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The Well-Adjusted Child: The Social Benefits of Homeschooling. By Rachel Gathercole. June 2007. 288p. Maple Tree, paper, $14.95 (9781600651076). 371.04.
Gathercole, who has spent 10 years homeschooling her three children, says what most people wonder about is whether homeschooled children can work and play with others, in other words, their socialization skills. She begins by noting that "once upon a time, all children were homeschooled" before more formal schooling and the development of "school culture." She notes that conventional schools offer "socialization" through peer pressure, the stress of choosing between popularity and academic performance, and excessive ...