The Jordan Harbinger Show 1119: Home Schooling | Skeptical Sunday
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Feb 23, 2025 
Nick Pell, a writer and researcher, joins to discuss the surge in homeschooling, which skyrocketed from 2.5 million kids in 2019 to 6 million by 2021-2022. He challenges stereotypes, revealing that homeschool costs are surprisingly low and often outperform traditional education in college. The conversation reveals mixed results on social development among homeschooled children, emphasizing the importance of social involvement. Pell also reassures that it's never too late to start homeschooling, stressing parental instincts and research over qualifications.
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History of Homeschooling
- Homeschooling, historically common, reemerged in the US during the 1970s.
- Compulsory education laws, introduced in the 19th century, made formal schooling the norm.
Self-Education
- Nick Pell's grandfather, an eighth-grade dropout, was highly self-educated through reading.
- This illustrates that formal education isn't the only path to knowledge.
Unschooling Philosophy
- John Holt, a proponent of "unschooling," criticized traditional schooling for suppressing curiosity.
- He advocated for child-directed learning, not solely full-time homeschooling.