Homeschooled Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block.
October 18, 2026
Spoiler warning: some questions touch on how the book ends. Best read after you've finished it.
Discussion questions
- How do you think Stefan's early homeschooling experience impacted his social development?
- What are your thoughts on Stefan's mother's decision to pull him from school to nurture his creativity?
- How did the setting of Plano, Texas, influence the story, especially during Stefan's transition back to public school?
- Discuss the significance of the scene where Stefan's mother makes him bleach his hair and crawl like a baby. What does it reveal about her character?
- Do you believe Stefan's mother had good intentions, despite her unconventional methods? Why or why not?
- How did Stefan's return to public school serve as a turning point in his life, and what challenges did he face?
- In what ways does the narrative structure help convey the dynamics between Stefan and his mother?
- How did the book shape your view on homeschooling and its potential benefits and drawbacks?
- Do you think Stefan's story would have unfolded differently if his mother had formal education training? How so?
- Reflecting on the ending, do you feel Stefan was able to successfully forge his own path? Why or why not?
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