frozenandcold

<<<That's something I'm a little timid about. I just want to know if
all
"types" are card-carrying unschoolers according to the group here. :)
I ask this pleasantly, and positively, as I'm eager to learn more.
>>>

Unschooling will look a little different in every household but
there are some "core" (if you want to put it that way) philosophies
or ideals that we all hold. I would dare to say that TRUST is the
main thing. If we trust are children to learn what they need, when
they need it, than we should trust them in all other areas of their
lives. We see ourselves as our children's partners, their friends,
their teammates.

I'm sure there are lots others that can expand on that, I'm not
always so good at putting my thoughts and emotions into words but I
would say there are definitely core beliefs in the unschooling
community that when you say you are an unschooler there is an
assumption of certain shared philosophies.

Anyone can be an unschooler, as far as different religious beliefs
etc. but there may be some religions or cultures that don't lend
themselves to trusting their children but are more rule driven,
legalistic, etc For instance, I consider myself a Christian but
don't allow myself (or try not to) be put in the Christian box.
There are some "universal" Christian beliefs that I don't agree
with. I jokingly say that I am a "liberal Christian". There are
some Christians that think our lifestyle is not all Christian-like
because our children can debate with us, question us, they can
watch R rated movies, they swear every so often etc, I choose not
to let that bother me. The truth is that I don't fit into any box,
or try not to anyway. I follow my heart and instincts.

Ariannah Armstrong

frozenandcold wrote:
> with. I jokingly say that I am a "liberal Christian". There are
> some Christians that think our lifestyle is not all Christian-like
> because our children can debate with us, question us, they can
> watch R rated movies, they swear every so often etc, I choose not
> to let that bother me. The truth is that I don't fit into any box,
> or try not to anyway. I follow my heart and instincts.

We're "liberal Christians" too. and we follow our heart and instincts,
and our children, when they've chosen to, have seen movies I most
certainly would have been forbidden as a child (grin). But my children
get freedom to choose things they want to do... and their needs and
wants are listened to and met just like my husband and I meet each
other's needs. I follow my heart and instincts too.

That eases my mind, and it's nice to know that unschooling can encompass
many things. I've been calling myself an unschooler for many years,
because of the ultimate freedom and embracing of who they are beyond
compare, for the last several years out of school. (and 2 who have
never been to school)

Ariannah in Nova Scotia
--
"May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend"
Abba "Happy New Year" 1980
Personal Blog: http://ec.lecti.ca