Maximizing a Child's Innate Desire to Learn

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What is one of the reasons many parents choose homeschooling?

To reduce the influence of religious values on their children
To encourage bullying, drugs, and sex among their kids
To limit the negative social influences found in formal schooling (correct)
To increase peer pressure on their kids

What is the trend among Muslim and Jewish parents in relation to homeschooling?

They are against faith-based education
They are not interested in homeschooling
They make up a growing percentage of homeschoolers (correct)
They make up a decreasing percentage of homeschoolers

What is one of the statistics mentioned in the text about homeschooled children?

They have fewer behavior problems than public schoolers (correct)
They are less socially adjusted than public schoolers
They have more behavior problems than public schoolers
They are less likely to do volunteer work

Why do some non-religious parents also choose to take the lead in shaping their children's moral values?

To be the predominant influence on their kids characters (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to teacher-turned-homeschooling advocate John Holt, what is most valuable about the home as a base for children's growth into the world?

It fosters children's personal development and natural hunger for learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason mentioned in the text for many parents choosing homeschooling?

To foster their children's personal development and natural hunger for learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern for homeschooling parents regarding their children's character development?

Negative influence from peers at school (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does John Holt emphasize as the most valuable aspect of the home for children's growth into the world?

It is not a school at all (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant trend mentioned in the text regarding the parents who choose homeschooling?

A growing number of Muslim and Jewish parents are opting for homeschooling (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, what is one of the reasons why some non-religious parents also want to shape their children's moral values?

To counteract negative social influences at public schools (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the one-size-fits-all nature of public schooling?

It may not be able to cater to the diverse needs of all students. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication of the statement 'Children, like adults, need time self-independent of the barrage of mass culture'?

Children should have freedom from excessive exposure to mass culture in order to develop independently. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why do many parents wish to avoid socializing their kids into the culture through schooling?

To allow their children to form their own opinions and creativity independently. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about homeschooling families compared to public schooling families?

Homeschooling families are more religious than public schooling families. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between public schooling and home-based learning, as suggested in the passage?

Public schooling may not cater to the diverse needs of all students, while home-based learning can be shaped according to a child's personality and needs. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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