What is controlled in home-schooling are the content and the feelings. The best home-schoolers seem intent on seeing that their kids get a good education with depth attached to it. Clearly, there are some home-schoolers with a narrow agenda that only serves to shield the child from outside influences. But many just want the kids learning in an environment of protection. The outcome is more important than the process.
Results are the key.
That is about the most powerful affect possible. Paul Houston is AASA executive director.