"Cursive writing is more like a hobby. It is quite silly that schools still waste time with it. A friend of mine is a teacher and got in trouble for not forcing her students to write in cursive. Only one of the many reasons I decided to not be a…"
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Introducing Radical Unschooling to a girlfriend.
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. D. Eagle Oct 5, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Well she really isn't my girlfriend yet but I just want to get a little discussion on how to introduce radical unschooling to one who has never had experience with it, let alone heard of it…Continue
11-year-old girl arrested for throwing toy gun at dad
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. D. Eagle Apr 29, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
CRESTVIEW – A father tried to give his 11-year-old daughter a time-out, but she ended up getting charged with a misdemeanor.Around 9:30 p.m. March 24, the girl and her 7-year-old brother got into a…Continue
12 year old girls and tongue rings....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Maier Jan 27, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
The past few summers I have worked as a life guard at a town pool. There is this one 12 year old girl who I am friends with who goes to the pool, and this year towards the end of the summer she says…Continue
What's up people, I guess I am relatively new to Radical Unschooling, some info and a question.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linda Hessel Nov 25, 2009. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Okay first some info on how I decided I want my future children (single and no kids lulz) to live a radically unschooled lifestyle.It all started when I was researching for my paper on corporal…Continue
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C. D. Eagle replied to Stacie K's discussion Not Letting Children View Inappropriate parts in Movies"I agree with Meredith... not to mention he will go seeking it out. When I was 12 the only lesson I had gotten about sex was "wear condoms and if you have sex before marriage it is "dirty" and immoral". I easily bypassed parental…"
C. D. Eagle replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion Introducing Radical Unschooling to a girlfriend."Good ideas! Thanks a lot. She said she was reading "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"... in that book "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand is mentioned and I told her how I thought it was a great book and she should read it and she said…"
Meredith replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion Introducing Radical Unschooling to a girlfriend."But the most important thing to keep in mind is that you can't teach unschooling. You can make it seem attractive, but a good grasp on the philosophy still doesn't prepare you 100% for the reality of parenting - there are aspects of…"
Meredith replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion Introducing Radical Unschooling to a girlfriend."I just want to get a little discussion on how to introduce radical unschooling to one who has never had experience with it, let alone heard of it
Start by finding out what she Is interested in - think like an unschooling partner in that regard. It…"
C. D. Eagle posted a discussionIntroducing Radical Unschooling to a girlfriend.
Well she really isn't my girlfriend yet but I just want to get a little discussion on how to introduce radical unschooling to one who has never had experience with it, let alone heard of it haha.Should I introduce her to books? I have most of John Holt's books but are those good introduction books? I have the"Unschooling Unmanual" and I think that would be really good starter book. I also have "Radical Unschooling: A revolution has begun" I think that would be a great starter book as well. Of…See More
C. D. Eagle replied to Meredith's discussion radical unschooling, natural learning, traditional lifestyles"All I know is when I was given freedom once I started college I failed out and did nothing but play video games and eat. I ignored my parents. Once I got used to the freedom I was able to balance my life out get a job do good in college and lose my…"
C. D. Eagle replied to Sandra Dodd's discussion "Bullying"""""Those without children at home shouldn't be arguing ANYthing here, in my opinion."""
But I will if the desire strikes me... ;)"
C. D. Eagle replied to Teresa's discussion Physically controlling children's spaces"It is very difficult to bring certain unschooling practices in a school or daycare setting. Sandra mentioned two of those reasons. You will have to settle for some not all. When I work in school settings (substitute currently) I try to bring some of…"
C. D. Eagle replied to Sandra Dodd's discussion "Bullying""I have had disagreements with Sandra here but I still think she is freaking awesome. She is right though. This is a radical unschooling forum. I have an annoying enough time trying to defend and define it outside of here on the internet and in real…"
C. D. Eagle replied to Slinky's discussion The dishes dilema."Yeah, I'm not saying to literally go in and say, "omg chill out it's totally unfair you are working me too hard..." because that probably will build resentment. I'd say to just be honest with them. Try out different kinds of…"
C. D. Eagle replied to Slinky's discussion The dishes dilema."I really didn't read the whole thread so forgive me if I am just repeating suggestions you already addressed but have you thought of paper/plastic plates and plastic utensils? Plastic can work well with hot meals.
As for your comment about…"
C. D. Eagle replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion 11-year-old girl arrested for throwing toy gun at dad"The hypocrisy of the state, not the people involved."
Joyce Fetteroll replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion 11-year-old girl arrested for throwing toy gun at dad"Hypocrisy? Where does the report mention the father or daughter's beliefs? Where does it show their actions proved their beliefs were only for show?"
C. D. Eagle replied to C. D. Eagle's discussion 11-year-old girl arrested for throwing toy gun at dad"I know that but my point was the hypocrisy of the situation."
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