John O. Andersen

Yes, how do we get this message to the wider world? I know I do my bit on a
small scale, but are there better things we could/should be doing? Or is it
basically something which we just figure out for ourselves and if others
around us become curious, then we share?

John Andersen


> > From: Joel Hawthorne <jhawthorne@...>
> >
> > No offense intended and this is addressed to the entire world.
> >
> > Unschooling! Unschooling! Unschooling!
> > Down with imposed curriculums!
> > Freedom of Choice for Children!
> > Self-Direction = Self-Confidence!
> > Down with pernicious School mentality!
> > Children emerge through play not academics.
> > Curriculum content of K-12 in 6 months of motivated learning by
motivated
> > learners!
> > Children grow by nature, nurture nature and let them grow.
> >
> > Down with adult imposed agendas!
> >
> > There I haven't done that since 1967 and I feel much, much better now!>>
>
>
> Well, Joel, I do believe it's time we start talking about how to send this
> message to a wider audience. Should we picket something.. or have a
> sit-in? Or sit-out?
>
> Lisa
> > Bonknit@... wrote
> >
> > > In a message dated 11/3/99 6:07:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> megates@...
> > > writes:
> > >
> > > << Yes, the emphasis is on early reading at the expense of many other
> > > skills. Too bad the schools can't ignore the whole reading issue
until
> > > at least third or fourth grade. Some kids will still learn to read
> > > before then, but at least those who don't won't have to feel stupid.
>>
> > >
> > > I was wondering how schools might fare if all they did was play
and
> read
> > > to kids through at least third grade? I worry at times that my 8 yro
is
> not
> > > doing enough. I am reading to him total about 2hrs a day. My feeling
is
> that
> > > he is getting much more across the spectrum of learning than he did
> sitting
> > > in school all day and doing busy work phonics papers.
> > > He doesn't want to write much and really doesn't write well yet.
He
> reads
> > > but is still in the learning to read as opposed to reading for content
> stage.
> > > I feel this is OK because he's only 8 but when I look at some of the
> 2nd -3rd
> > > grade workbooks I have I realize that there is much in them that he is
> not
> > > yet capable of doing. In fact I use some of these pages for my 11yro.
He
> > > tends to whip through them but it gives me an idea of what he knows.
> > > I keep telling myself to keep reading to him and in the long run
> this
> > > will really pay off. He is pretty good so far in basic math. He can
> > > add,subtract,carry, we haven't borrowed yet. He loves to mess with
> stuff,
> > > especially water. I am amazed to watch him since he's been home
awhile.
> I
> > > never realized what a little experimenter he was.
> > > Does anyone else have any thoughts on this. I do think we're ok but
> worry.
> > > Sorry to ramble.
> > >
> > > Laura
> > >
> > > > Check it out!
> > > http://www.unschooling.com
> >
> > --
> > best wishes
> > Joel
> >
> > For a wonderful gift possibility and to support a great cause check out:
> > http://www.naturalchild.com/calendar_pictures.html
> >
> > All children behave as well as they are treated. The Natural Child
> > Project http://naturalchild.com/home/
> >
> > > Check it out!
> > http://www.unschooling.com
> >
> >
>
> > Check it out!
> http://www.unschooling.com
>

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In a message dated 11/4/99 10:58:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,
andersen@... writes:

<< Yes, how do we get this message to the wider world? I know I do my bit on
a
small scale, but are there better things we could/should be doing? Or is it
basically something which we just figure out for ourselves and if others
around us become curious, then we share? >>

I wonder if it isn't something people have to discover. Of course we can all
be great examples out there for folks to see. I remember when I was first
considering hsing many years ago. (though I;m just starting, again) I became
friends with a woman who I had known for years but since we had such
different lifestyles we never became close (we ps they hsd) She was the one I
called when I decided to hs. I now know she is a unschooler but when she
tried to explain it to me I really could not understand. I have had to live
it a bit and watch my kids to learn how they learn. I am constantly amazed
and I have to fight my own indoctrination daily.JMHO


Laura