Dads and UnschoolingBits and Links for Unschooling Dads
Cartalk's Thomas L. Magliozzi and" The New Theory of Learning"http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/ATC/Education/r-rlast15.htmlIt's one of the "Car Talk" radio guys discussing what he calls a "new theory of learning" or "backwards learning." Sounds a lot like unschooling.
Ben LovejoyBen Lovejoy, on Living by Principles instead of by rules. Don't think Ben might be some wimpy dad who can't stand rules; he's a Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Air National Guard, and went to the Citadel, and grew up as rulebound as anyone could. He has experience in the matter of living by rules.
Lyle PerryLyle is a dad who wrote a lot for a while and then went to live in Utah and have fun with his family. Some of his writings are here: Lyle
John HoltJohn Holt's writing is the basis of unschooling, along with the findings of other school reformers from the 1960's. You can read his own words and not need it filtered through a bunch of moms. (He wasn't a dad, but he was a guy.)Bob CollierParental Intelligence site. Quote from his intro:Hi, this is Bob Collier inviting you to 'explore the psychology of happy and successful parenting', connect with bright minds, discover new ideas and sail outside the mainstream for a while without running aground.
Leaning on a Truck"Women talk face to face, they say, but men lean side by side on a truck. Another version of leaning on a truck is fishing: facing the same way, doing the same thing. Traditionally these days parents and children move in different spheres and do different things, but unschooling families mix ages and activities...." Doing Two Things at Once or, Leaning on a Truck and other parallel play
Discussion Lists for DadsThese groups aren't very active, but they probably wouldn't mind having new members stir it up!
Unschooling Dads
Secret Society of Unschooling Dads
Scott NoelleEnjoy parentingScott is a counselor, but has lots of freely-available things on his site. (And if you think you want a counselor, there y'go! Bypass all female knowledge of your quest for assistance.) From Scott's intro: The greatest gift you can give your children is to enjoy parenting them! Gifts for Guys to BuyGifts for Guys to Buy is a short bit on playthings and gifts from hardware, sporting goods and auto parts stores. Some men don't do Toys 'R Us but some kids prefer REAL stuff anyway!
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