Homeschool Survey

1. Do you think the standards placed on homeschoolers by society (friends, relatives, the educational community, etc.) are higher than those placed on other educators? (I'm not talking about legal standards set by individual states, but rather the pressure to succeed.)

Do you think the standards placed on homeschoolers by society (friends, relatives, the educational community, etc.) are higher than those placed on other educators? (I'm not talking about legal standards set by individual states, but rather the pressure to succeed.) Yes

No

2. Do you think homeschool books and articles also tend to set higher expectations for homeschool families (polite children, well-dressed toddlers, award-winning students, etc.)?

Do you think homeschool books and articles also tend to set higher expectations for homeschool families (polite children, well-dressed toddlers, award-winning students, etc.)? Yes

No

I've never read any homeschool books or articles.

3. Please select one of the following that will most accurately describe how you feel.

Please select one of the following that will most accurately describe how you feel. I am very rarely stressed.

I am stressed some of the time.

I am stressed most of the time.

I am stressed all of the time.

I am so incredibly stressed that I am going to freak out if someone doesn't help me soon.

4. This question is related to the types of stress in your life. Which of the following issues are causing you stress? Please check all of the boxes that apply.

This question is related to the types of stress in your life. Which of the following issues are causing you stress? Please check all of the boxes that apply. choosing curriculum

discipline

relationship with your spouse

a messy house

lack of structure in your school day

too much structure in your school day

financial issues

homeschool issues in general

relationship with relatives

worry over homeschool-related issues

health issues

issues from the past (abuse, etc.)

stress to be "perfect" (in your homeschool life)

5. With the same answers as the previous question, please pick the ONE issue that stresses you most.

With the same answers as the previous question, please pick the ONE issue that stresses you most. choosing curriculum

discipline

relationship with your spouse

a messy house

lack of structure in your school day

too much structure in your school day

financial issues

homeschool issues in general

relationship with relatives

worry over homeschool-related issues

health issues

issues from the past (abuse, etc.)

stress to be "perfect" (smart kids, clean house, happy marriage, etc.)

6. Do you think people who don't homeschool have the impression that you have a lot of free time?

Do you think people who don't homeschool have the impression that you have a lot of free time? Yes

No

7. If someone in your home suffers from chronic health issues (or if you are caring for a relative with chronic health issues), do you believe this is affecting your ability to maintain enough energy to teach your children at home?

If someone in your home suffers from chronic health issues (or if you are caring for a relative with chronic health issues), do you believe this is affecting your ability to maintain enough energy to teach your children at home? Yes

No

Not applicable

8. If there were a well-written book that addressed the issues homeschoolers deal with on a regular basis, such as some of the issues in questions #4 and #5, would you purchase that book and what would you be willing to pay?

If there were a well-written book that addressed the issues homeschoolers deal with on a regular basis, such as some of the issues in questions #4 and #5, would you purchase that book and what would you be willing to pay? $5 - $10

$11 - $15

$15 - $20

more than $20

I would buy it, but I would wait until I could get a used copy.

I would not be interested in any books, even if they helped me with problems I'm dealing with.

9. I realize that there will be a lot of potential answers for this one, but I would like to know what you want included in a book geared toward helping homeschool families succeed. Choose as many as you want.

I realize that there will be a lot of potential answers for this one, but I would like to know what you want included in a book geared toward helping homeschool families succeed. Choose as many as you want. Anecdotes

Funny Stories

Interviews from homeschool families and what works or doesn't work for them

Interviews from families who stopped homeschooling and why they made that choice

List of most common reasons families choose to homeschool

Inspirational Bible verses

Quotes related to education, children, family life

Advice on managing household, children, written work, etc.

Reading lists for different age groups (good books)

Chore suggestions for different age groups

Other helpful lists

Statistics related to homeschool families

Written from the perspective that homeschooling is the only valid alternative for anyone

Written from the perspective that families should consider which educational alternative is best for each child

Organizational tips / advice

Ways to save money

Information for families who have a child with special needs

Information for families who are homeschooling adopted children

Interviews with many different types of homeschool families (single moms, families that use a structured curriculum, families that use an eclectic curriculum, families who have homeschooled foster children, etc.)

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10. Which state do you live in?

Which state do you live in? State:

11. If you could "design" your own homeschool book - something tailored just for you to use in your home - what sorts of advice, encouragement, etc. would you like to see included? What type of book would you pick up off the shelves? Also, if you had the opportunity to share stories, encouragement, advice, etc. with other homeschool moms, what would you share? Please post your responses here or e-mail me at sonya@sonyahaskins.com. If you would like for me to contact you to be interviewed if I receive a contract to write the book, please make sure you leave an e-mail address. Thanks!

Sonya
www.sonyahaskins.com :)

If you could "design" your own homeschool book - something tailored just for you to use in your home - what sorts of advice, encouragement, etc. would you like to see included? What type of book would you pick up off the shelves? Also, if you had the opportunity to share stories, encouragement, advice, etc. with other homeschool moms, what would you share? Please post your responses here or e-mail me at sonya@sonyahaskins.com. If you would like for me to contact you to be interviewed if I receive a contract to write the book, please make sure you leave an e-mail address. Thanks! Sonya www.sonyahaskins.com :)

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