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Homeschooling Legalization – is not Suitable for China Nationwide at Present Time

Wenqing Zhong

Abstract


In this article, the author provided an explanation and deduction that even though the Family Education Promotion Law was promulgated, homeschooling should not be legalized in China nationwide at the present time. After a concise introduction and review of homeschooling practices in certain Western nations, ,the author shall delve into the reasons why homeschooling cannot currently be recognized as lawful in China.

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Homeschooling legalization; Family education; Comparative study

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i6.13549

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