Children are people, too
Lee Roversi
> > > I have no faith that someone who doesn't know me OR my children willknow what they need to know. I *DO* know that Cameron's friends are having a
really hard time in high school now---and I'm NOT talking academically:
they're all "passing" their classes. They're having a hard time emotionally,
spiritually (not Christian-based---but in their own hearts---the "breath"
part of spiritual), socially, economically---not to mention
relationship-wise with their families and with the world. They have no
direction. No passions. NOTHING. They're empty. My unschooled teen is RICH
with ALL those things. I have all the proof *I* need. I usually just wave my
hand and say that the proof is in the pudding. And I'm a patient cook. <g>
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I am a very patient reader of the digest versions of this inspired and
inspiring list for years - don't seem to get a chance to post often, but
would like to thank every one who does for their questions and their answers
and their meandering pondering - it uplifts me daily.
And the above paragraph of Kelly's is brilliant! I really want to take a
quick moment to laud her for it.
This is, far and away, the hugest reason for unschooling that I can possibly
imagine. . .having teens who defy every stereotype about teens that the
modern world can configure. . .actually having relationships with your teens
that are mutually respectful and gratifying, and downright fun! (now that
they can finally grok my sense of humor!) . . .having whole teens who are
not shut down, toughened up and angry. . .who are involved and caring and
kind. . .whose interests are vast and varied . . .and . . .I could go on,
but the proof is in the pudding, for sure.
Those of you reading this with little ones - firstly, ENJOY! - it is a very
very short path . . .and be prepared to have relationships that are
marvelous and enriching with those children when they are teens, unlike what
the "world" tells you will happen when they are teens.
One of my favorite moments was when my children were encouraging me to find
another way in my future in order not to work so hard and my youngest son,
Bay, suggested that I write a book . . ."about what," I inquired . . .pause.
. ."The title could be 'How to Have Children Who Really Like You!" was his
answer.
Sigh. The pudding.
In aloha,
Lee
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From: Lee Roversi ncfarms@...
I am a very patient reader of the digest versions of this inspired and
inspiring list for years - don't seem to get a chance to post often, but
would like to thank every one who does for their questions and their answers
and their meandering pondering - it uplifts me daily.
And the above paragraph of Kelly's is brilliant! I really want to take a
quick moment to laud her for it.
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Well, thank you, Lee---and for pulling it out as one of the *many* inspirational ones written by others on this list! <g>
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This is, far and away, the hugest reason for unschooling that I can possibly
imagine. . .having teens who defy every stereotype about teens that the
modern world can configure. . .actually having relationships with your teens
that are mutually respectful and gratifying, and downright fun! (now that
they can finally grok my sense of humor!) . . .having whole teens who are
not shut down, toughened up and angry. . .who are involved and caring and
kind. . .whose interests are vast and varied . . .and . . .I could go on,
but the proof is in the pudding, for sure.
-=-=-=-
Huge reason for me, too---but I didn't know that when we started. That was a big, unexpected side-benefit! And it seems across-the-board true too! *None* of teh nschooled teens I've met come with that baggage.
-=-=-=-
Those of you reading this with little ones - firstly, ENJOY! - it is a very
very short path . . .and be prepared to have relationships that are
marvelous and enriching with those children when they are teens, unlike what
the "world" tells you will happen when they are teens.
-=-=-=-
Unschooled teens are NOTHING like the rest I see everywhere. NOTHING.
-=-=-=-
One of my favorite moments was when my children were encouraging me to find
another way in my future in order not to work so hard and my youngest son,
Bay, suggested that I write a book . . ."about what," I inquired . . .pause.
. ."The title could be 'How to Have Children Who Really Like You!" was his
answer.
Sigh. The pudding.
-=-=-
TOO sweet!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://liveandlearnconference.org
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From: Lee Roversi ncfarms@...
I am a very patient reader of the digest versions of this inspired and
inspiring list for years - don't seem to get a chance to post often, but
would like to thank every one who does for their questions and their answers
and their meandering pondering - it uplifts me daily.
And the above paragraph of Kelly's is brilliant! I really want to take a
quick moment to laud her for it.
-=-=-
Well, thank you, Lee---and for pulling it out as one of the *many* inspirational ones written by others on this list! <g>
-=-=-=-
This is, far and away, the hugest reason for unschooling that I can possibly
imagine. . .having teens who defy every stereotype about teens that the
modern world can configure. . .actually having relationships with your teens
that are mutually respectful and gratifying, and downright fun! (now that
they can finally grok my sense of humor!) . . .having whole teens who are
not shut down, toughened up and angry. . .who are involved and caring and
kind. . .whose interests are vast and varied . . .and . . .I could go on,
but the proof is in the pudding, for sure.
-=-=-=-
Huge reason for me, too---but I didn't know that when we started. That was a big, unexpected side-benefit! And it seems across-the-board true too! *None* of teh nschooled teens I've met come with that baggage.
-=-=-=-
Those of you reading this with little ones - firstly, ENJOY! - it is a very
very short path . . .and be prepared to have relationships that are
marvelous and enriching with those children when they are teens, unlike what
the "world" tells you will happen when they are teens.
-=-=-=-
Unschooled teens are NOTHING like the rest I see everywhere. NOTHING.
-=-=-=-
One of my favorite moments was when my children were encouraging me to find
another way in my future in order not to work so hard and my youngest son,
Bay, suggested that I write a book . . ."about what," I inquired . . .pause.
. ."The title could be 'How to Have Children Who Really Like You!" was his
answer.
Sigh. The pudding.
-=-=-
TOO sweet!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://liveandlearnconference.org
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