Why on Earth Homeschool: The Case for Australian Christian Homeschooling

by Rebbecca M Devitt, Jessica Robertson (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover how to grow spiritually, morally and educationally advanced children!

This book gives you an exciting and unique look at what homeschooling can mean for your child. Filled with entertaining and engaging stories and research studies, this 285-page book integrates the theories and experts of many homeschooling experts.

Introducing one of Australia's FIRST books on Australian Christian Homeschooling!

Discover the:

• Issues with the school educational system
• Benefits of homeschooling in Australia
• Potential pitfalls of homeschooling

Even YOU can homeschool!

No matter what stage your child is at, homeschooling is always an option. Answering all your questions, this book is for prospective parents, parents with young children, parents with children in school and homeschooling parents. This book is for you!

What You'll Learn

Socialisation - Learn the secret of how to socialise your homeschoolers and avoid social isolation.

Academics - See why homeschoolers perform remarkably well compared to schoolchildren.

Christianity - Discover how homeschooling can help grow morally and spiritually mature Christians.

Independent Learning - Learn why customized learning helps children learn.

Creativity - See why homeschooling creates creative kids.

Gifted and Special Needs - Improve learning grades and enjoyment in special needs and gifted homeschoolers.

Family Bonding - Learn why homeschoolers have great relationships with their parents and siblings.

Homeschooling through Highschool - See how you can homeschool even through highschool.

Single Parent and Only Child - Discover how you can homeschool your only-child or how to homeschool as a single parent.

Transition to University - Learn 3 ways to move from homeschooling to highschool.

Highschool Homeschooling - To edit, click on the text to start adding your own words.

Answer Their Questions - Teach others about how great homeschooling is, by learning answers to common homeschooling questions.

ALSO, Discover why Schools are NOT the Place for Your Kids

Learn why structured homeschooling beats the school system in so many ways!​

• Get your kids out of the 'Safe Schools' environment
• Avoid peer pressure and let children learn from you
• ​​Protect your children from bullying and sexual pressures
• Discover the secular history of public school and their agenda
• Avoid the secular worldview and teach your children a Christian worldview
• Discover why homeschoolers learn better at home compared to a classroom and
• Learn why home schools are better than public, private and Christian schools.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780994204608
Publisher:	Rebecca Devitt
Publication date:	08/07/2017
Series:	Why on Earth Homeschool , #1
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Rebbecca Devitt is an Australian Christian homeschooling writer and blogger at WhyonEarthHomeschool.com. She is a homeschool graduate who enjoys fellowship, Bible study and talking to others about Christian homeschooling. Rebbecca homeschooled in a Christian family after three years in a Christian School. She attended a church group made up largely of homeschoolers. Rebbecca feels overwhelmingly blessed by her parents, who pulled her out of school to homeschool. She hopes to share the joys of good, Christian education with others. The author enjoys advocating for homeschooling in Australia and lobbies state and federal governments on this topic. Rebbecca is married to Tristan and has a high-octane puppy called Molly who loves teasing Chester, Rebbecca's cranky, old rabbit. When it comes to writing, Rebbecca likes to write about issues affecting public, private and Christian schools as well as other subjects of importance to Christians today. In time, Rebbecca hopes her book will inspire many Christian parents, and influence them to choose one of the best pathways of Christian education available today; loving Christian homeschooling.

Jessica Robertson was born in Wollongong to a Christian family and still currently lives in the Illawarra. She attended some Christian schools, but was mostly homeschooled. She has a big heart for homeschooling, family and connecting with the wider community (through her passions - working with children and sharing her creativity). She is currently working on her first children's picture book which she has written and illustrated called "The shadows of Torra" - set in the medieval era with a message about "compassion, love and making a difference." She has studied childcare, art and writing for children and publication. Her interests are drawing, Scottish Highland dancing and film-making.

Table of Contents

Introduction. i

PART I: WHAT’S WRONG WITH SCHOOLS. 7

1. Are Schools That Great?. 1

2. Peer Pressure. 19

3. Classrooms. 33

4. School’s Time Issues. 45

5. Bullying and Sexual Pressures. 53

6. Worldview Assumptions in School 67

7. Preschools and Sacrificing Mums. 85

8. What About Christian Schools?. 91

PART II: WHAT’S RIGHT WITH HOMESCHOOLING.. 95

9. About Homeschooling. 103

10. Homeschooling and Christianity. 119

11. Can I Afford to Homeschool?. 133

12. What About Socialisation in Homeschoolers?. 141

13. Better Academic Performance and Mental Health. 155

14. Critical Thinking and Broadened Creativity. 165

15. Close Family Ties. 175

16. Arguments Against Homeschooling Refuted. 181

17. Gifted, Disabled and Special Needs Students. 207

18. What About Secondary and Tertiary Education?. 223

Conclusion. 237

From the Author 241

About Rebbecca Devitt 243

Appendix 1: Homeschooling Legal Requirements and Registration. 243

Endnotes 250