Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction: The Push and Pull to Homeschool 1
4. 1 Elmford Homeschooling: Regional and National Context 21
5. 2 The Shape of Women’s Work: Why Black and White Mothers Come Home 37
6. 3 Protective Mothering: Black and White Women’s Mothering Narratives 59
7. 4 “They Made Me Feel Like He Was a Terrorist”: Schooling Decisions of Black Mothers 78
8. 5 “I Wish It Was a Bit More Diverse”: Schooling Decisions of White Mothers 102
9. 6 The Contours of Homeschooling: Benefits, Challenges, and Supports 120
10. Conclusion: From Individual to Collective Good 139
11. Acknowledgments 155
12. Appendix A: Tables 159
13. Appendix B: The Study 161
14. Appendix C: Interview Guide 175
15. Notes 179
16. References 195
17. Index 219
18. About the Author 229