Unschooling
Unschooling philosophy
How unschooling works
First questions
How to unschool
Is this unschooling?
Trusting children
Listening to your heart
Teaching versus learning
What is the role of the unschooling parent?
Why school seems to make sense
Why I chose unschooling
What's the difference between eclectic and unschooling?
No right or wrong way to unschool
Housework seems to take up all my time
Do unschoolers use workbooks and textbooks?
I resort to workbooks sometimes when I get panicky about unschooling
Joyful Nutshells
Books
Unschooly movies
Learning
Pushing vs. Allowing interests
Will they learn all they need to know?
What if they aren't interested in learning?
I don't know enough to answer their questions
All they want to do is play
He hates to do work
How do you motivate them to learn?
Some knowledge shouldn't be left to chance
The high school years
Will unschoolers get into college?
Why schools use the methods they do
The early years are the most important
What is a day in the life of an unschooler like?
They're 2 1/2 years away from college and their skills aren't good enough.
Deschooling
How do I stop wanting to see structured learning?
My kids want to go back to the structured learning we used to do.
School subjects
Handwriting
Music lessons
Spelling
School things they'll miss out on
What about testing? I want to know how well they're doing
They need to learn to take tests
It's important for my kids to learn to write well
Math
Senselessness of school math
Speaking math
Unschooling math
Math
Math programs
Reading
Learning to read
My 6 yo isn't reading yet
Reading isn't natural. It needs taught
Why are there illiterates if reading is natural?
Phonics is necessary for reading.
What about reading programs?
What if there's a reading problem?
The thought of teens just starting to read gives me chills
History
So learning about Columbus is a waste of time?
Video games
All my son wants to do is play video games
My son plays Nintendo all day
I can't condone ultra violent games like Grand Theft Auto
Television
Arguments against the arguments against TV
TV and Other Addictions
If I let them they'd watch TV all day long
I find using media privileges an effective motivator
No child can benefit from watching all the TV they want
How can TV in any amount be okay?
There are much better things they could do than watch TV
TV values supplanting parents' values
Letting go of the TV controls didn't work
Other comments about TV
Doubters and reluctance
Responding to doubters
Reluctant partners
"What, no school today?"
How to respond to negative relatives
Socialization
Socialization
Peer pressure
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Parenting
Exercises for Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children by Jan Hunt
I don't know what to replace traditional parenting methods with.
Unschooling as a life philosophy
Unschooling and parenting
Taking care of our own needs
Always say yes
You are nuts!
If-then contracts
Techniques for change
Unschooling in action
Brushing teeth
Transitions
Respect
I do respect my kids
Kids need to respect adults
He doesn't care about my feelings
I want her to treat others with respect
Respecting children's choices
Chores
How can I get them to do their chores?
Should mom have to do everything?
They only have 2 chores but can't even do that
How can I get them to clean up after themselves?
How can I get them to clean their rooms?
But her room is a safety hazard.
I need her help
Will they ever voluntarily help out?
How can I convince him to pick up?
Tying allowance to chores teaches kids that money comes from working
What about a family meeting to discuss helping?
I feel disrespected when she doesn't take care of the nice things I've given her
The kids live here too. They have a responsibility to help with the chores
I won't live in filth and I won't clean up after them
They refuse to help
Housework tips
Food
I think there needs to be controls on junk
The idea of a family dinner appeals to me
Convenient snacks
Sleep
What do you mean no bedtimes?
Influencing child behavior
How can there be no punishments for wrong behavior?
What about rewards for good behavior?
So you use natural consequences when they do something wrong?
How will they learn self discipline?
I do not endorse violence so how can I let them play act violence?
I won't put up with a grumpy child the next day just because he wants to stay up all night
Problem solving
Sibling fighting
Sharing
Temper and destructive behavior
Passing on nonviolent values
Setting limits and saying "no"
We let him choose what consequences he feels are appropriate
Wastefulness
I live here too
Commitments, obligations, responsibilities
There are just things we have to do in life
Commitments
With freedom comes responsibility.
Honoring obligations
Life can't be all just fun and games
What about if they want to quit something?
I don't get how it's not okay for him to act responsibly
No more spanking
Spanking
No more spanking
Sometimes spanking is the only thing he'll listen to
I am trying so hard not to yell
My son is misbehaving because of the new baby
I try talking to him but he won't listen
He is rude, defiant, mean and destructive
I'm doing the best I can. I'm not perfect
Some adult tasks really are more important than what a kid is doing
Thoughts on disciplining children from 6 world religions
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