Chapter II: Literature Review
This chapter will include a discussion of research studies pertaining to the advantages and
disadvantages of unschooling students. It will also discuss unschooling with regards to academic
success. In addition, it will explore the relationship between unschooling and social
development. Lastly, this section will include information regarding legal requirements for
unschoolers.
Academic Success
Limited articles were found strictly addressing unschooling student’s academic success.
However, unschooling is considered a form of less structured homeschooling and therefore some
research regarding homeschooling can be applied to unschooling practices as well considering
the two practice’s similarities