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Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

I have, but have been unsuccessful. My Christian homeschooling group has almost 100 families, NONE of who unschool so that has been hard.

Replied Oct 23

Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

My new friend, thank you so much for your post. It gave me so much confidence and lots to think about. I appreciate all your input and its so relaxing to hear others who are not worried about anyth...

Replied Oct 21

Radically Unschooling "Special Children"

I guess I should clarify that sometimes because of his differences, I wonder if I should be sitting with him and trying to get more expanded learning opportunities for him.(like forced expansion lo...

Replied Oct 20

Radically Unschooling "Special Children"
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All our children are very special of course, but I have been unschooling almost 5 years now and I wonder if anyone else is unschooling a child(gasp I am about to use a label)......a child on the au...

Started this discussion. Last reply by JennyStar Nov 23.

 

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JennyStar replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I was not assuming anything for her, I don't really care if that is what she ends up doing or not but I do answer to people who do have the power to remove my children from me and I do have to have reasons for why I allow my children to do what th...
on Monday
Slinky replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
This would be a big deal clue as to what not to do!! Don't assume a future for your children because of a current interest. Let one thing lead to another and build on connections. Lots of kids try on careers when they are young and dump it for an...
on Sunday
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Joyce, I just wanted to thank you for all the time, energy and care you put into all of your replies on this topic. Your compassion and commitment are extremely evident. Thanks for being a great model of the flexibility and awareness needed to man...
on Saturday
Ginnamom replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I have 3 children Oldest is 12 he has a dx of Asperger's and Tourrettes, my 10 yo Girl has a dx of Sensory Intergration and "mood Disorder" But I seriously think she is spectrumy as well. My lil one 7 prolly has ADHD. It is a Challenge every day. ...
November 18
JennyStar replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
She has a computer and spends most of her time on teen second life which would have been fine except she says she is bored with it and tells people she does not want to do that or anything like it for a living. This has gotten me into tricky spots...
November 18
Liv Ireland replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Slinky, I have been so touched by your posts. I feel like I spent too much of my life crushed by burdens assigned to me from others ... not that I've fully extricated myself or anything, just can see it a little differently now. If I may recommend...
November 18
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
I promised to come back, and I'm here. I want to spend more time reading the words of wisdom myself. But I must add, for myself, the way I feel some days--overwhelmed. In my head I'm juggling so much new knowledge. I fear my 44yo brain can't take ...
November 16
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
** it just seemed to be going through the motions as I can't seem to connect. ** Someone who is going through the motions because they know the motions are important is in a better space than someone who is going through the motions because they'...
November 15
Valerie replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
**Shit happens, and change is always around the bend - sometimes very unexpectedly. And so, often, when we try to control, or we try to maintain some sort of status quo amidst the turbulence, we are fighting against the pulse of the universe. And...
November 15
Monica Manzano replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Janis, I'm using facebook way too much, having so much fun. I've neglected this group. Only 8 months ago we learned that our eldest has Asperger's syndrome. Laurence is age 15. I'm seeing this as an opportunity to unschool myself in many things As...
November 14
Slinky replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Thank you so much. I can't really express how grateful I am for your response. I think I am just having a really bad day as this is a VERY difficult month for me as some major abuse started and Ironically ended several years later in this month a...
November 14
Meredith replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
You know I am just really upset right now and I know your trying to help but I have spent my whole life changing to try and be good enough for others and I never seem to be good enough. You are good enough! That's not always the same as knowing h...
November 14
Slinky replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Your right I would probably have better luck looking in from the outside. I will probably fully regret posting this and I apologize for having hijacked the thread. I have been at this for a few years and I just can't seem to get it right. I often...
November 14
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
Currently with DD14 its been, Sewing, beading, woodburning, a found things art class, knittting, crochet and so on. I will get her everything for the project she wants and asked for without my prompting and it will just sit there unless I tell her...
November 14
Slinky replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
That works ok for DD7 and is what I am doing for her card making business. In fact this was something I was concerned with. I worry that "taking things over" or doing it better then she could will discourage her. This does not work with DD14 as I...
November 13
Meredith replied to Janis Newsom's discussion 'Radically Unschooling "Special Children"'
it will just sit there unless I tell her to work on it and then she acts like I am punishing her Do you do them with/for her? There are a lot of projects that Mo wants to do that I end up doing, or doing most of, because she's not as ready as she...
November 13

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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
It means we are child led learners and parent our children mindfully, authentically and like friends.
how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
5th year
names and ages of children
Kayla 9
Wyatt 7
Everett 6
Tanner 4.5
Kenna 2
MaddyMay 7 months
a little about me
WE are quiverful Christians that love living and learning on our small farm in socal

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