. Homeschooling in Brazil: The Demographics and Motivations of Parental Educators.

This exploratory study aims to discuss the rise of the phenomenon of homeschooling in Brazil and to understand the socioeconomic conditions, motivations, and pedagogical approaches utilized by the Brazilian parents who adopt this method. The data presented are derived from in-depth interviews with eight parents and a self-administered questionnaire given to a sample of 61 parents. The results indicate specific social standards for the Brazilian parents, similar to those found for parents in other contexts in other studies, such as a religious motivation to adopt the method. The evidence allows one to estimate the general profile of Brazilian parent educators and also reveals empirical fragility in regards to criticism of the method.