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Rewarding (Bribing) Children To Learn

**originally posted at my blog** I'm not a fan of bribing children to learn. Even before I removed my children from school, I hated the message that rewarding them with pizza parties, candy and money (yes, money), was sending to them. These "rewards" were held out in front the students like a dangling carrot, with the promise that it could be theirs if they learned what the school wanted them to learn. The message? I believe it's two-fold. 1: If someone had to bribe me to do something, my fir… Continue

Added by Joanne on January 18, 2009 at 11:53am — 8 Comments

Unschooling Encouragement

**originally posted at my blog** A while back, a member posted to one of the unschooling e-mail lists with some questions for unschooling parents, and she was looking for encouragement. Her questions are followed by my answers. I have several questions that I hope someone (many people - I would love to hear lots of opinions) would be willing to answer for me. 1- How old were your children when you took them out of school? I have three kids that I removed in 2004. They were in t… Continue

Added by Joanne on January 18, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

I moved my blog...FINALLY!!!

I finally got off my butt and moved my blog to it's own server. It was kind of sad to let go of blogger but I had moved my adoption blog and it was time for the unschooling one to move also. I've been out of touch for a while so I need some help in getting the new address out and I decided to have a contest for those who help me out. You can read about it here: Win A $20 Amazon.com Gift Certificate. Thank you!!!! Continue

Added by Joanne on January 17, 2009 at 7:43pm — No Comments

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