This post is written by my good friend Carly. I love her insight into the deschooling process and how she came to realise what her children and family truly needed and valued in life. You can find her on Instagram HERE. … Continue reading
Imagine if your workplace resembled a school… Would you find that acceptable? Would it be ok if you didn’t get to decide where you worked, or what kind of work you’d like to do? If it was all decided for … Continue reading
I often hear people remark contemptuously that unschooling can be too rigid. That there are too many rules. That they wouldn’t classify themselves as unschoolers because they don’t ‘tick all the boxes’. The thing is, unschooling is the opposite of … Continue reading
Wander into the comments section of any online article about unschooling, or even homeschooling, and you will discover many many people who are outraged by the concept. The thought that kids could live a childhood without the interference of school? … Continue reading
Life without school can be hard to imagine before you start living it. I used to love reading posts about what a typical day looked like for an unschooling family. Actually I kind of still do. It’s so interesting seeing … Continue reading
There is a perception out there that children would not be motivated learners without force. That unless someone decides what they need to know, sits them down at regular times, and assigns them work, they would be totally lost. People … Continue reading