"I work two jobs and go to school full time, and have learned from them (two oldest) that while having freedom to learn and grow is most desirable, they don't like chaos, and require some guidance, "otherwise it gets crazy" to quote…"
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Unschooling High Schoolers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Meredith Oct 31, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
How many of you out there are unschooling kids who are technically high schoolers? I was just wondering what it looks like day to day? Most of the unschooling blogs I read have little kids. I'd love…Continue
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What If Sometimes We Know What They Need Better Than They Do?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Briand Dec 12, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes
My son (age 11) has been staying up very late (12, 1, 2). And then, of course, he's been sleeping in. And I think that's great. I'm a night owl, so I understand. It's all going well, except for the…Continue
Encouraging Personal Hygeine
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teresa Nov 17, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My son is 11. He HATES taking showers. (Or baths). Right now I require (and I know that's not an acceptable RUing word, but I admit I'm not a RUer yet) him to take a shower at least every other day.…Continue
Not Letting Children View Inappropriate parts in Movies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy Jackson Nov 18, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My son is 11. He has always had a lot of freedom in his movie viewing, long before I even heard of unschooling. We didn't mind swearing, or some violence, or innuendos, or even scantily dressed…Continue
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Dawne Morgan replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Uggh, the tests...I know...and truthfully, they are not always accurate and should be used as a 'idea' or 'snapshot' of a leaner vs. the 'definition' of one. Reality being, if our kids want to travel mainstream academic…"
Dawne Morgan replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"My oldest son just said this very same thing to me after attending his first collage class following 4 years of unschooling. He was worried at first because he had not been in a 'classroom' for years...he came away feeling empowered that…"
Dawne Morgan replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Have to secure a game plan... I work two jobs and go to school full time, and have learned from them (two oldest) that while having freedom to learn and grow is most desirable, they don't like chaos, and require some guidance, "otherwise…"
Dawne Morgan replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Hello~ I am new to this site, but have been around the block so to speak concerning unschooling. Three of my four kids unschooled for high school, or as my oldest son who just 'graduated' from unschool to college calls it "free range…"
Sue Patterson replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Sometimes asking about testing is really asking about "am I smart enough?" So, for me, I'd just go online and find one of the SAT tests that you can take for practice. One of the things we did before my son took the entrance exam for…"
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"Wow, they all have their father's eyes!
P.S. I saw your post in the Christian Unschooling group. I'm in upstate NY too."
homemadeus replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Thank you for bringing this up. I have no advice, being in the same situation. My oldest is 11 and getting to the pre-teen, upper school level also. It is different, but i agree it seems easier. I think the main difference I notice is the rest of…"
homemadeus replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Heh, your 10 year old is worried about "future exams". Sounds like someone put a bug in her ear,lol.
My local library has ACT/SAT test help and books on test prep and improving study skills. You might try your library or order a book for…"
Meredith replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Which exams? Big ones? There are practice tests. Taking practice tests is a fairly standard means of getting ready for any kind of big test - from driving tests to tests for major degrees. Depending on the specific test, it can be helpful to learn…"
Kelly Ireland replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"I find this really interesting too - mainly because I am getting hassled by family to put my 10 year old daughter into school so she can have a "proper" education, as apparently she will be too old for the unschool nonsense and needs some…"
Frank Maier replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"Meredith already noted my wife's site (dragonflykaizen) which has some links, some of which are to her blog (http://zombieprincess.blogspot.com) where she has chronicled a lot of our life with our teens. For the record, our girls are now 19 and…"
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Got Teens?
For unschooling teens and their families. Let's talk about life, what works, what doesn't and how to have the most extraordinary unschooling experience possible.
Sue Patterson replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"We unschooled through the teen years. My kids are now 17, 20, 22. Someone asked if'/how we used the community so I wrote something in my blog. (which isn't all about unschooling or teens or anything, but it's…"
Meredith replied to Stacie K's discussion Unschooling High Schoolers"There's a group called: "got teens?" if you want to check that out.
My stepson just turned 18 - no longer under the theoretical yoke of mandatory school attendance. His last four years have alternated between…"
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- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- I think that radical unschooling is giving children freedom in all areas of their lives, not just their education. To be honest, I am not a radical unschooler. I call myself a "Quasi Unschooler." I am drawn to many parts of RUing, but I'm not sure I'll ever be completely radical. I am a seeker, and want to learn more. :-)
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- This is my 4th year.
- first names of children
- Levi, age 11
- a little about me
- I'm 33, married 13 years. I love reading, writing, drawing, doodling, learning, nature, hiking and seeking God. I am very drawn to unschooling. I often wish I'd have been unschooled. I am not a radical unschooler, but I am looking to learn from those who are.
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