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how to approach "mean" language and swearing?
Started this discussion. Last reply by JennyStar Nov 18, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
My boys (son, 8 today, and step-son, 8 in February) and I have been homeschooling since September, and I have been interested in/working towards radical unschooling for a little over a year, now. I…Continue
request for support/ideas re: unschooling and full time working parents
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alison MacNamara Mar 23, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for support and ideas for how to take the plunge from public school. My problem is around time and money.I have two boys, both 7, one is currently a first grader and the other a second…Continue
how to deal with kids wanting to quit paid-for lessons or activities?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charissa Vaunderbroad Nov 7, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm brand new to the idea of unschooling/non-coercive parenting. I'm hoping for some advice or insight around kids wanting to quit extra-curricular activities, like sports teams.In the past, I've…Continue
Hello from a new member in Surrey, BC
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joy larson Oct 20, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello all you radical unschoolers! I just recently found this site while randomly surfing homeschooler/unschooler's blogs. I made a profile, and have been poking around in the forums. I'm inspired…Continue
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A group for unschoolers to address specific issues of how they can parent mindfully while also actively working toward more social justice.
JennyStar replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"Well, yes... and no, it depends on the word. At daycare, the expectation is that the boys aren't to call one another or the younger kids 'stupid' because their childcare provider says it's a swear.
At home, I'd prefer we…"
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"*** Maybe I'll switch my focus to context and awareness - i.e. drop the "we shouldn't swear" in favour of recognizing that we swore... ***
I would let it go until it happens. Maybe it will help if you assume it will eventually…"
Alison MacNamara replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"Ok, yeah, I can see that. Pixels don't equal people. Got it :)
Thanks, everyone, for the feedback, it is appreciated. Also, thanks for the link, Sandra, it does help to put things into context for myself, especially the George Carlin clip…"
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Meredith replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"Some of the meanest people I've ever met would never say the word "poop,"
Where I live, in TN, one of the cruellest things a person can say is "Bless your (his/her) heart"!
Time and place matter. Yelling insults at a…"
Sandra Dodd replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"It just so happens I was asked this question a few hours ago:
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I was thinking about bringing up a point for discussion on a public email list
(like the ... list), but I thought I'd bounce the idea off a trusted source…"
Teresa replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"From Sandra's page, quoted above:
"The trick then is the awareness of appropriate times and places to use those words, and when it's not courteous... It has to do with courtesy, discretion, choices, mindfulness--all the good…"
Alex Polikowsky replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion how to approach "mean" language and swearing?"So he is not swearing in public ??
You tell him he can use swearing at home but when he does you get on him about it?
You fear he will call ral people stupic because he calls pixels stupid?
Is he calling other kid stupid or telling them to die?
It…"
Alison MacNamara posted a discussionhow to approach "mean" language and swearing?
My boys (son, 8 today, and step-son, 8 in February) and I have been homeschooling since September, and I have been interested in/working towards radical unschooling for a little over a year, now. I suppose I'd define our family as eclectic or relaxed homeschoolers at this point. We do use curriculum style resources for math (from my sister, an elementary school teacher here in Surrey, BC) and history (The Story of the World), but I am working towards being more relaxed and easy-going about …See More
Alison MacNamara replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion request for support/ideas re: unschooling and full time working parents"Thanks, Jill!
It might not be practical advise, but it's excellent advise, nonetheless. I hear that I should trust myself and my feelings. I hear that taking them out of school is easier than keeping them in, and feeling guilty. So, one again,…"
Jill Johnson replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion request for support/ideas re: unschooling and full time working parents"I'm a single mom and we struggled for years with school and lack of money. Working was so difficult for me because my kids were constantly "sick" or being sent home or suspended. I went back to school as a way to have an income…"
Kim Breimeier replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion request for support/ideas re: unschooling and full time working parents"Generally, it's a good idea to take a break from what they currently think of as learning. It's not necessary, but if they hate school, kids often have a negative feeling about "learning" because they believe it requires reading…"
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- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- For the most part, it means consensual living with my children.
It means LIVING my professional social work values of self-determination and autonomy and starting 'where the client is' and letting go of value judgments. It means living authentically and learning to trust, wholeheartedly.
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- We've been homeschooling since Sept.
- first names of children
- Rory, 7
stepson, Nathan, 7
- a little about me
- I'm a 4th year social work student
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