NIH Director on Being Home Schooled on a Farm

The transcript details a personal journey from homeschooling in Virginia to public schooling in Stanton, influenced by parental standards. It highlights a rich family tradition in music, with a father who loved traditional fiddle music and a mother who was a gifted teacher. The narrative includes an anecdote about a young Bob Dylan visiting the family home, showcasing the family's musical environment and the unexpected encounters it facilitated.

Why did the narrator's parents choose to homeschool them?

• They preferred a non-traditional curriculum.

• They wanted to save money on education.

• They believed local schools were inadequate.

• They were religiously motivated.

What was the main reason the narrator's mother stopped homeschooling?

• The public schools improved.

• She was tired of teaching four boys.

• She wanted to pursue a career.

• The family moved to a new city.

How did the narrator's father influence their musical journey?

• He encouraged them to listen to pop music.

• He introduced them to classical violin.

• He bought them a television for entertainment.

• He taught them to play the piano.

What activity did the narrator's family often do after dinner?

• Read silently.

• Play musical instruments.

• Watch television.

• Go for a walk.

Who was the young musician that visited the narrator's home?

• Paul McCartney

• Johnny Cash

• Bob Dylan

• Elvis Presley