Home Is Where the School Is: The Logic of Homeschooling and the Emotional Labor of Mothering

by Jennifer Lois

Book Overview

Explores the experiences of homeschooling mothers

Mothers who homeschool their children constantly face judgmental questions about their choices, and yet the homeschooling movement continues to grow with an estimated 1.5 million American children now schooled at home. These children are largely taught by stay-at-home mothers who find that they must tightly manage their daily schedules to avoid burnout and maximize their relationships...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814752527
• ISBN13: 9780814752524
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"