Review: Disappointing
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2013
Let me begin by saying that this book does contain some very good general concepts about helping your child become the best student possible. HOWEVER, do not be deceived; this is NOT a book about homeschooling. This is written by a professional educator about her experiences raising her son who was a public school student. It also gets quite tiresome reading her constant praise of her "gifted" son. Educational achievement appears to be her primary goal for her child. I wondered throughout the book what she'd have done if she'd had a son who wasn't capable of meeting up to her expectations of him. At one point she tells the reader that her son was never given the choice of whether or not to attend college. I realize that my opinion is controversial, but college just isn't the best thing for everyone and not attending college doesn't mean that your contribution isn't as good as that of the college graduate. I was also GREATLY offended by her statement that she would never allow her son to join the military.