Luz Shosie and Ned Vare

on 8/10/02 3:29 PM, [email protected] at
[email protected] wrote:

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> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 13:06:24 EDT
> From: AlmondJoy721@...
> Subject: Re: hooked on phonics and introduction
>
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Jessica writes:
> I am Jessica from San Diego who would like to "unschool" ... I have finally
>succeeded in
> at least having him agree to let me try it at home.

Ned replies:
Your plan sounds good to me.

Jessica writes:
> My son has
> largely lost the joy of learning, although I see him doing things this
> summer that seem like learning to me...which I would never mention to him.
> He has never read for pleasure as a for instance.

Ned responds:
That is a common symptom of school's damage. Kids often feel, "If that is
what learning or reading is, then get me away from it."
Well, you're trying to do that. Charter schools, as you know, are public
schools in sheeps' clothing, but change is usually good. This list is
cheering for you as you make the transition with your son. It's never too
late. Trust yourself.

Ned Vare