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Have any parents experienced radical transformation personally since starting to unschool?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy T. Jul 27, 2012. 13 Replies

I would like to know if there are any other parents out there, who have themselves gone through transformations in their OWN lives because of the difference in the freedom your family can have from…Continue

Working full time and unschooling.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Louise Gibson Sep 13, 2010. 5 Replies

Are there any other parents out there who have to work full time outside the home, and need to depend on childcare during the day?If so, I'd love to hear how you manage this, specially if you do not…Continue

Tags: unschooling, and, time, full, working

Should Unschooled kids do chores?

Started this discussion. Last reply by JennyStar Sep 12, 2010. 39 Replies

I have read many many books on unschooling, and the chore issue.Today I am feeling that YES, absolutely the kids should do chores around the house.As an OT, I know the importance of teaching kids…Continue

Tags: chores, kids, unschooling

 

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"Hello everyone! I just joined this network and also just started unschooling. I worked as a Corrections Officer in a jail before I started some radical changes so I really do feel like i just got out of jail lol. Im happy to see that im not the only…"
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Jul 28, 2012
Kathy T. replied to Louise Gibson's discussion Have any parents experienced radical transformation personally since starting to unschool?
"This is such a great question. I have to think on it, really, because it has been so gradual in my eyes that I don't really see much of a change. I know how I feel now and it's fantastic."
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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
Not forcing your kids to do anything they do not want to do in order to 'learn'.
Letting the children guide the way, with minimal facilitation/supervision by an adult.
how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
unschooling for one week, but realize probably been doing it since my kids where born.
first names of children
Ronan 8
Storm 8
a little about me
I am an OT working with kids in the school district I just pulled my kids out of.
born in Ireland (Belfast), American citizen a few years ago.

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At 10:21am on September 11, 2010, Rainbow Rivers gave Louise Gibson a gift
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Hi, glad to see we are friends now! I look forward to getting to know you!
 
 
 

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