Joseph Fuerst

I'm not convinced one can unschool "to a point". Saying you "want to be
sure" the children learn some basics implies that you don't believe they
will learn on their own. Is it fear driving this need "to teach" certain
basics.
I think unschooling is a process fro most parents, too. I know I went to
school for many years....it's a challenge to get all the way out-of the-box.
That is, it can be difficult to let go of the idea that all that "teaching"
doesn't really work. Have you read Learning All The Time, How Children
Fail, any John Holt?
Susan

I like the concept of unschooling and do it to a point, but still want to
be sure my kids learn some basics.

Carol in NC

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In a message dated 11/26/01 7:21:24 PM Mountain Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:


> My daughter had a lot of those, especially at 5 and 6. Seven and eight
> have been much better, although lately life has been stressful and she's
> been more "melty".

I am glad to hear yet again that 7 and 8 turn a corner. 5 is very
emotional I think. Also melty like you say. I can tell when it is
happening,dh has a tougher time identifying this and feels she is doing it on
purpose. I am trying to show him the light. :o) 5 reminds me of 3.

NICKI~


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