Using a workbook format, parents write answers to questions and use rather complex charts to compare preferences to the approaches of traditional, Charlotte Mason, classical, unit study, unschooling, independent study, eclectic, and umbrella school. Additional factors such as budget, religious perspective, confidence level, and time constraints are discussed.

Next, Mrs. Duffy shares her familiar learning styles characters -- Wiggly Willy, Perfect Paula, Competent Carl, and Sociable Sue. Through these extreme examples, she challenges parents to consider whether each child is an auditory, a visual, or a kinesthetic learner, or some combination of these.

After considering all the factors, the parent should set goals for learning. These goals can be based on standards, but the author encourages parents to rely less on government-defined levels and more on helping the child reach his/her potential by realizing that children bloom at different times. After goals are set, the parent should revisit progress periodically and fill out the end-of-year form that is provided.

Mrs. Duffy lays out a huge chart showing the 100 products reviewed with ratings as to how they fit into learning styes, educational approaches, and religious preference. With the information determined from earlier chapters, the parent looks at the chart and decides which products might be a good fit. Then she reads the reviews which include an overview of the product, its price, and where to buy it.

The purpose of this study was to describe and gain more understanding about these adults. In particular, the focus was on their general demographics, attitudes toward their own home-education experiences, and successes in life. Success was evaluated with respect to civic, social, educational, employment, and worldview traits. The target population was all adults in the United States who had been home educated, regardless of whether thought positively or negatively about having been homeschooled. A written survey (questionnaire) and follow-up interviews were used to gather information about the participants.

This full-length research report addresses the following topics regarding the participants, the first wave of adults who were educated as a part of the modern homeschool movement:

Homeschool background Family history Post-secondary educational and other history Civic involvement and learning, current events, style of living Thoughts about life, marriage, educational plans, and so forth Work, employment, household income Household, family, children, Beliefs and worldview Demographics Various other items

This unique comprehensive report, based on a long-awaited study, will answer many of the questions that you have had about homeschoolers and how they are doing in adult world.

The Homeschool Support Group was written in response to overwhelming requests for a handbook Camilla helped write for the North Dakota support group. She has revised the original format of that handbook to make it applicable to support groups nationwide.

To allow you to see the scope of information she presents, I'm including the table of contents from the book. Each topic is thoroughly covered. For example in the section entitled "Lightening Your Load Through Delegation" the following concerns are covered: why delegate, to whom should you delegate, levels of delegation, what if it didn't work, what to delegate, what not to delegate and thank you's. Camilla and several other homeschool leaders offer sound advice grounded in actual experience.

When dealing with some of the more controversial aspects of leading a support group, she offers pros and cons for a variety of positions. For example, she discusses the advantages and disadvantages of having exclusive or inclusive groups, and whether groups should have a statement of faith.

The Homeschool Support Group is a primer for all those desiring positions of leadership in their local or state homeschool groups.

Stressing that homeschooled students are destined for leadership in the United States, the author discusses some of the problems with education today. Ivy League universities once had the goal of forming a well-rounded, wisdom-seeking person with a love of God and country. Current schools stress humanism; and colleges and universities are loaded with ultra-liberal professors who hammer students with their beliefs presented as facts. Textbooks are frequently inaccurate and slanted to the political left. History texts, in particular, represent the United States as an evil nation with misguided principles. Even the most well-grounded Christian student will be affected when surrounded by this onslaught of material.

Michael Farris uses a powerful comparison between our times and those of Moses to illustrate his point that we CAN turn the tide of liberalism and secularism in our country. The Joshua Generation is an excellent book to motivate and provide direction for homeschooling families whose children aspire to leadership. It is a "must read" for parents of college-bound students.

Through this magnificent book, you can understand how a wife can bless her husband’s vision, homeschool, and raise victorious children for Christ. Covers such topics as “so now you’re a mommy”, “keeping the peace”, “building a heart of service”, “beware of bitterness”, and “leaving the nest”, this book is sure to encourage and inspire.

The Story of Mr. Pippin not only is a lovely storybook, but also is a “living” science book for very young readers. The beautiful illustrations will appeal to even the youngest.