Karin

<<<As a *general* piece of advice creating a rich environment for unschooling
is a good one. *Usually* people ask how they can do that and then tell us
about their lives. And the advice can be tailored specifically to them (slow
down or get your head out of the curriculum catalog or whatever).

> She never gave them the opportunity to think of things to do themselves.
> She never allowed them to be bored and maybe think of something themselves.

Some have said it *sounded* like a few people here were doing that or were
advocating that, but I've met both Sandra and Pam (and I've met me too of
course!, but can't vouch for anyone else) and what I saw at Sandra's and
heard/saw with Pam was kids pursuing their own interests with plenty of
downtime, thinking loads of original thoughts, being offered opportunities
and taking them up or turning them down depending on whether it interested
them. The kids were all leading active lives even though my presence had
stolen the supposed cruise director away from them. And my family is like
that too, just with less action involved ;-)

So where is the argument?

Joyce >>>>



Been having a FABULOUS time with the one, the only, zenmomma, life is good Mary while she is staying with us at our house for a few days. I'm having so much fun that this list has taken a back seat to *more important matters* currently going on.

There's been plenty of kids pursuing their own interests, her kids sharing interests with my kids and vice versa, adults sharing opportunities with kids, kids coercing adults into playing games (kidding! ;-), and lots of general interaction between adults and kids.

Not much more to comment on, but I just wanted to share my happiness! I'll be sad when Mary and her kids leave but I think Sandra will be happy! ;-)

Life is Excellent! :o)

Karin



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