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Mayberry, Maralee – 1991
The political and religious characteristics of parents in four western states who educate their children at home are examined. The relation of those characteristics to parents' decisions to circumvent state-sponsored education services are also considered. Additional discussion focuses on the relevance of the findings for public policy. The target…
Descriptors: Conservatism, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Characteristics, Government Role