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To: metmom

We did a form of unschooling, although I prefer to call it laissez faire homeschool. All three of our children are now successful adults. Everyone has to find the path that is best for his family.


10 posted on 10/29/2018 5:09:55 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX (..Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.. Joshua 1:9)
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To: Pining_4_TX

We followed a kind of “unschooling” with the 2 youngest, once the basics were mastered and they had the desire & self-discipline to take charge of their own learning decisions. I think I called it “delight directed learning” or some such on my evaluation papers.
Kids who are, from the earliest age; read to, talked to, and treated as if they can understand even abstract constructs learn without even realizing they’re learning.
I know there are good teachers, and good schools. But the politics, the artificiality & strictness of the typical school experience often stifles those who have the brightest minds. (IMO)


12 posted on 10/29/2018 5:42:56 PM PDT by twyn1
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