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homeschooling

[ hohm-skoo-ling ]

noun

  1. the practice of teaching one's own children at home, instead of sending them to school.


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Other Words From

  • home-schooling noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of homeschooling1

First recorded in 1985–90

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Example Sentences

A snapshot “Dads in Lockdown” survey conducted by parenting website DaddiLife last May revealed that 70% of 116 dads who responded are doing more cleaning, 67% more cooking and 51% are involved in homeschooling.

From Digiday

In August, Varsity Tutors launched a homeschooling offering meant to replace traditional school.

Women were disproportionately affected by the pandemic as they took on homeschooling and more caretaking duties of children and elders.

From Fortune

Parents traded homeschooling tips and compared bread recipes.

These numbers also bring to mind the statistics that have come out during the pandemic showing how the burden of childcare and homeschooling has fallen disproportionately on women.

From Fortune

April Duvall, 33, is a member of an online support group for women who grew up in fundamentalist homeschooling families.

“Bad Bills Threaten Homeschooling Freedom” said an alert sent out by HSLDA.

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