homeschooling

[ hohm-skoo-ling ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• home-schooling noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeschooling¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The rise of remote work and homeschooling, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has deepened this sense of alienation as people grapple with maintaining meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected society.

From Salon

In comparison, parental rights stand a better chance, as they are uniquely important to conservatives who care about keeping the government out of parents’ choices in settings such as homeschooling and vaccination.

From Slate

The education section says that homeschooling should be a “fundamental right” and the government “must not favor one form of education over another.”

From Salon

“She runs her entire schedule, including her homeschooling,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

While its most extreme teachings — such as stoning children who disobey their parents — are generally ignored, its influence in other areas, including the Christian homeschooling movement, has shaped the views of millions who’ve never heard of Rushdoony.

From Salon