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In a message dated 01/30/2002 6:16:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:


> I'm intending to become an experienced unschooler can I play?
>
> I know I'm not there yet, but I don't see that I have much of a choice in
> the matter. My kids have decided for me that we are going to be the best
> unschoolers we can be. I would rather do something that came with
> instructions, it suits my personality. The more control I give to my kids,
> the more I am amazed how well this unschooling thing works. In the past
> month I have removed, TV limits, a set bedtime, control over ear piercing,
> control over dessert, required math, and an on-going battle over table
> manners.
>
> I'm ready to move on to the next level.
>
> Pat
>
>

Pat, That's a lot....it's also impressive that ypou realize that you're
wanting control is YOUR stuff, and not "for the good of the children." For
those of us raised being pretty controlled (at the least, in school), it
seems counter-intuitve to believe that this unschooling stuff could work.
It's a real leap of faith (in our children), and it's SO cool to watch happen.

Kathryn


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