[email protected]

In a message dated 4/23/2002 10:28:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:


> I agree with this to a point, but I think some of it depends on their
> nature. I have two girls, one
> will always delve into a new topic that she is interested in and will 'play
> with it' until she is done.
> The other doesn't seem to have interests that draw her in. She needs more
> guidance and
> encouragement to broaden her horizons and interests.

That didn't contradict what I said, though. Unschoolers have parents and
other adults around to help them broaden their horizons and interests - so
that's okay.

However, a lot of what people may think the kids NEED for college - may not
be accurate.

MUCH more than needing a knowledge of any particular "subject" -- they need
curiosity, initiative, perserverence, time-management skills, and
self-confidence. And other such things.

And they need "background" and they need to be able to read for information
and listen for information (because most college courses, but not all, rely
on traditional textbook/lecture formats. By "background" I mean they need to
exist in a world that containts lots of input - has lots of opportunities to
learn interesting stuff and make connections between things. There is no
content that is specifically necessary.

--pamS




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homeschoolmd

--- In AlwaysLearning@y..., PSoroosh@a... wrote:
> MUCH more than needing a knowledge of any particular "subject" --
they need
> curiosity, initiative, perserverence, time-management skills, and
> self-confidence. And other such things.

Pam, this information is very helpful. Do you think all children
have these traits naturally. If not, will they strive for
improvement in these areas on their own given support?

Can you think of anything you have done *in particular* for each of
your children to nurture these characteristics?

Pat

[email protected]

In a message dated 24/04/02 06:27:43 GMT Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:


> Keep those stories of the older kids' experiences coming.
> They encourage the rest of us and lay to rest our uncertainties.
>
> Collette

I'd just like to second this. My son is in school (though for how much
longer I don't know) but we try to give him scope to do what he's interested
in the rest of the time. I've only just joined this list and already its
provoking me to think much more about a lot of things. So, a big "thank you"
to you all.
Lynda
PS Are any of you in the UK?
SAH mum to Mike 28/11/92
Sophie 12/8/00
Katie 28/10/01
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKRadicalMums


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moonmeghan

<<<<--- In AlwaysLearning@y..., atwttmab@a... wrote:

> I'd just like to second this. My son is in school (though for how
much
> longer I don't know) but we try to give him scope to do what
he's interested
> in the rest of the time. I've only just joined this list and already
its
> provoking me to think much more about a lot of things. So, a
big "thank you"
> to you all.
> Lynda
> PS Are any of you in the UK?
> SAH mum to Mike 28/11/92
> Sophie 12/8/00
> Katie 28/10/01>>>>


I moved from the UK a year and a half ago. Where in the UK are
you? I might be able to put you in touch with other unschoolers
there. Feel free to email me offlist.

Meghan