[email protected]

In a message dated 11/8/02 9:02:24 PM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< (plus it was interesting to see old posts from regulars
here...like Ren arguing *for* tv limits. ;o) >>

See what happens when you go there?
I remember that thread all too well, and am now embarassed at my limited
thinking!!
The road to unschooling has not been easy, but it has been a time of huge
growth.
And for the record, after lifting any restrictions about a year ago, and
adding cable to our lives in March, my oldest is finally starting to show
signs of being interested in other things when at home.
He has spent most of his day playing outside, setting up dates with his
friends and begging me to go somewhere fun, mainly watches at night.
I kept having fits of doubt and everyone calmly told me to keep trusting.
I have to admit, I thought they just didn't know my son, but I trusted, I did
some deep breathing, I examined my own issues and VOILA! Here we are, with
children that use tv as one tool in their life.
Some days more than others.
I'm glad you found the archives useful.

Ren
Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
And remember,
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"

leaann.geo

--- In Unschooling-dotcom@y..., starsuncloud@c... wrote:
>
> See what happens when you go there?
> I remember that thread all too well, and am now embarassed at my
limited
> thinking!!

I don't think that I have ever posted on here before but I have to
add something here.
It's funny, I remember the day I met Ren, she didn't have tv, video
games etc. I thought, oh no, another family my kids will have nothing
in common with. She was very open minded though and when her kids
would come to my house they would play games and watch tv forever.
It didn't take her long and Trevor got an N64. Next came cable. She
called me and said that they were watching tv all day. I had to
laugh, she trusted them though and let it go. Now look where she's
at. She wants to let the whole world know about this unschooling
stuff.
What a bit of encouragement and a support list like this one can do.

LeaAnn

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In a message dated 11/10/02 8:39:52 AM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< It's funny, I remember the day I met Ren, she didn't have tv, video
games etc. I thought, oh no, another family my kids will have nothing
in common with >>

Yeah, and now look at us!!
It's been very interesting watching these unschooled kids in comparison to
the school at home types. I think they never fight! If they disagree on
something, they just talk, it's no big deal.
I've so enjoyed seeing their interactions and how different it is from other
children their ages. Thank goodness there is one other true unschooling
family here!!


Ren
Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
And remember,
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"

Shyrley

On 10 Nov 02, at 11:10, starsuncloud@... wrote:

> In a message dated 11/10/02 8:39:52 AM Central Standard Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
> << It's funny, I remember the day I met Ren, she didn't have tv,
> video
> games etc. I thought, oh no, another family my kids will have nothing
> in common with >>
>
> Yeah, and now look at us!!
> It's been very interesting watching these unschooled kids in
> comparison to the school at home types. I think they never fight! If
> they disagree on something, they just talk, it's no big deal.

My red headed 7 year old doesn't :-(
He loses his temper and out come words that would make a sailor
blush.

:-(

Shyrley


"You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you are all the same."

Rachel Ann

Hey Shyrley,

It is just words.

It is the physical fighting that I don't like. My 3 yr old is very physical...not so much my 9... But my 3 is a ball of fire! Smart as a whip...but sick today :-( poor bubble...she has a fever and doesn't look all that hot...

be well,
Rachel Ann
----- Original Message -----
From: Shyrley
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Is it normal?


On 10 Nov 02, at 11:10, starsuncloud@... wrote:

> In a message dated 11/10/02 8:39:52 AM Central Standard Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
> << It's funny, I remember the day I met Ren, she didn't have tv,
> video
> games etc. I thought, oh no, another family my kids will have nothing
> in common with >>
>
> Yeah, and now look at us!!
> It's been very interesting watching these unschooled kids in
> comparison to the school at home types. I think they never fight! If
> they disagree on something, they just talk, it's no big deal.

My red headed 7 year old doesn't :-(
He loses his temper and out come words that would make a sailor
blush.

:-(

Shyrley


"You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you are all the same."


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Shyrley

On 10 Nov 02, at 12:22, Rachel Ann wrote:

> Hey Shyrley,
>
> It is just words.
>
> It is the physical fighting that I don't like. My 3 yr old is very
> physical...not so much my 9... But my 3 is a ball of fire! Smart as a
> whip...but sick today :-( poor bubble...she has a fever and doesn't
> look all that hot...
>
> be well,
Personally I don't mind swearing (or cussing as its known here)
but people here in Virginia are more sensitive than back home and
they get mortified. One women even cut all ties with me cos R said
'bastard' and her four year old repeated it. She was meant to be a
good friend :-(
I've talked to R about it but when his temper goes to Defcon1
there's no reasoning with him. This is why I have to leave
N.Virginia. Its too Stepford for us foul mouthed Brits :-)

Hope your wee bairn is feeling better soon

Shyrley


"You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you are all the same."

the Van Rijn family

Hi,

My 12 yo son and I will start homeschooling [unschooling? deschooling?]
right after Thanksgiving. What should I do or provide for him during the
time he needs to "decompress" from the school experience - which was, by the
way, ADDawful? How long is this "deschooling" period (how do we know when
it's over?) And I especially want to understand what you all think about TV
and Nintendo. I think he definitely would do this all day if left to his
own choices.

Thank you soo much.

Sherry


> << It's funny, I remember the day I met Ren, she didn't have tv, video
> games etc. I thought, oh no, another family my kids will have nothing
> in common with >>
>
> Yeah, and now look at us!!
> It's been very interesting watching these unschooled kids in comparison to
> the school at home types. I think they never fight! If they disagree on
> something, they just talk, it's no big deal.
> I've so enjoyed seeing their interactions and how different it is from
other
> children their ages. Thank goodness there is one other true unschooling
> family here!!
>
>
> Ren
> Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
> And remember,
> "A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
>
> ~~~~ Don't forget! If you change topics, change the subject line! ~~~~
>
> If you have questions, concerns or problems with this list, please email
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>
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>
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>
>

kayb85

And I especially want to understand what you all think about TV
> and Nintendo. I think he definitely would do this all day if left
to his
> own choices.

I think you would really enjoy the tape about video games from the
HSC conference. Pam Shorooshian's mathematical joy tapes were great
too, as well as the unschooling panel.
http://www.hsc.org/tapes2002.html

Sheila

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In a message dated 11/10/02 1:53:31 PM, vanrijns@... writes:

<< My 12 yo son and I will start homeschooling [unschooling? deschooling?]
right after Thanksgiving. What should I do or provide for him >>

I think you should not make him go anymore. Why go between now and
Thanksgiving?

He'll need another extra month of decompression to get over that.

<<And I especially want to understand what you all think about TV
and Nintendo.>>

<<I think he definitely would do this all day if left to his
own choices.>>

I would tell you how many others have said that before you and then come back
and said "Oh! I was so wrong! Thanks!" But I lost count years ago.

Here's something on video games. Lots on video games and homeschooling:

http://sandradodd.com/games/page

I hope someone will give you a link to some of the TV discussions at
www.unschooling.com
and I hope you and your son have TONS of fun together, getting over what's
already been done. I used to teach 7th grade. I know those boys don't need
that.

Sandra

also maybe look at sandradodd.com/unschooling
----------------------------------------

Liza Sabater

Sherry,

It all depends, it all depends.

Check out the article I wrote on the subject for the October issue of
HEM. You can find it at my website
http://culturekitchen.com

Best of deschooling to y'all,
Liza


>Hi,
>
>My 12 yo son and I will start homeschooling [unschooling? deschooling?]
>right after Thanksgiving. What should I do or provide for him during the
>time he needs to "decompress" from the school experience - which was, by the
>way, ADDawful? How long is this "deschooling" period (how do we know when
>it's over?) And I especially want to understand what you all think about TV
>and Nintendo. I think he definitely would do this all day if left to his
>own choices.
>
>Thank you soo much.
>
>Sherry

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