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ARLKQ · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

What are some of the possible benefits a consequentialist might point to in support of homeschooling?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why a Kantian might think that allowing parents to homeschool their children threatens children's autonomy.

What will be an ideal response?

huda · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Examples from the textbook include parental satisfaction, individualized attention, and companionship for children.

Answer to Question 2

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Presumably, one central function of educating children is to prepare them for successful lives as adults. If parents have values and beliefs that lie well outside the mainstream, however, their homeschooled children may be hindered in their ability to function freely and well in the broader society.