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Fears - what do I do?
Started this discussion. Last reply by JennyStar Dec 7, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, all. I have only been on this board a couple of months, and have been thoroughly enjoying all of the posts, the different points of view, and the wide variety of people and topics. I guess now…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Starr Sheppard-Decker Oct 21, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, my name is Starr and I unschool my 5 yr old son, Zayne. I am linked into a great homeschooling network with lots of activites, etc (even live across the street from one of the main organizers),…Continue
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JennyStar replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"Or arming him with tools to combat his imagination. Help him turn other things into good monsters that will battle the bad monsters. Give him a small flashlight to strap around his waist
Oo oo oo... this reminds me of Calvin and Hobbes, one of…"
Meredith replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"The main reason I brought it up is the seeming correlation between the introduction of the fast-paced racing game where fire balls have eyes and are looking at you and the fear of a few round objects on the wall. Was wanting some feedback on that…"
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"** But I also don't want to agree with him that there is anything to be scared of. **
But the fears *are* real even if he knows there's nothing to be afraid of.
When I was a kid, in the dark the clothes hanging in my closet and boxes on…"
JennyStar replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"Oh, that I understand.... this is a more specific fear, tho. Other rooms that are dark he doesn't have an issue with. Just the two rooms I specified. Both have lights within reach and both rooms he had no issues before. If I thought it was just…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"*Absolutely common, for young kids to become afraid of the dark for a while at that age, or maybe forever. Accept it.*
Oh, that I understand.... this is a more specific fear, tho. Other rooms that are dark he doesn't have an issue with. Just…"
Sandra Dodd replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Fears - what do I do?"-=- Lately, however - like the past 3-4 wks or so - he has been scared of certain things. He doesn't get too emotional about it, but now requires my husband and I to turn the light on for him in two specific rooms in the house due to things…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker posted a discussionFears - what do I do?
Hello, all. I have only been on this board a couple of months, and have been thoroughly enjoying all of the posts, the different points of view, and the wide variety of people and topics. I guess now it is time for me to ask for support on an issue I am having.I have a 5 yr old boy (P.S. I have no idea what ds's & dd's are, so if someone could clue me in....) who is a doll (yes, that is technical term). He is very sensitive to energy and emotion, etc, and is very loving and outgoing. He has…See More
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Ruth Suyamin's discussion Having more children....."Well, I have kind of a strange answer, for I have thought about this question for years. I have 3 boys and no desire for more kids, yet.... I do! I'd love a girl, etc, and when I see babies in public I want to pick them up and kiss them all…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Jen's discussion Children "need you to make choices for them""While I agree mostly with what you say here, I also think there are underlying root causes that can be pretty black and white. Like love and fear. There are myriads of gray areas in between, yet most of them can be broken down to a core feeling of…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Jen's discussion Children "need you to make choices for them""[First of all, I just want to vent my frustration.... I had almost finished a super-long & thoughtful response to this when my computer died because the plug had come loose..... here it goes again!!]
It took me a while, but I finally got…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Teresa's discussion Repeated movie/TV watching...help me understand, please?"This has been a great thread to read with lots of juicy stuff! I, too, was pretty "strict" in my son's TV/Movie viewing. He basically got one a day, and that was it. I liked what you said, Teresa, about 'cultural baggage'.…"
Starr Sheppard-Decker replied to Starr Sheppard-Decker's discussion Glad to have found you!"Absolutely and well-said, thank you. That is really my goal and intention. He is such a wonderful kid, and I feel so blessed to be able to have this time with him and be in a position (mentally, emotionally, psychologically, etc) to support who he…"
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- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- Doing the opposite of what most people consider 'education.' Just allowing a child's natural zest for life and desire for knowledge propel them into new and exciting information.
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- My youngest son is 5 and he is my first unschooling experience. We're just getting started, though we've known we'd do this since he was born.
- first names of children
- Zayne 5
- a little about me
- I am Spiritual, Musical, and Compassionate. I am very involved in my Spiritual Community, and am also a Licensed Spiritual Counselor. I believe that allowing our children the freedom that so few have on this planet will help catalyze a new, better way of life. As we support them in their growth and expression, they'll be more likely to support the Earth, and the Life on it.
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- http://pcsl.us
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