[email protected]

In a message dated 5/18/2003 12:24:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:


> Maybe he was motivated by the challenge and not the popsicle? It was a
> tough stretch for him but he did it! Maybe he enjoyed the satisfaction
> more than the treat?


Yeah, you're probably right. He balked today about writing "Happy Birthday
Grandpa" on the card he drew. But then, I was pushing it so Grandpa could
see that he could do it and *I* wouldn't be under so much pressure. I am
such a wimp sometimes. And yes, I often feel that I'm not patient enough for
this job! Not patient enough with my children, not patient enough with the
process of unschooling.

Still, I'm better than I used to be. I'm more proactive about praising
unschooling from the rooftops <g> and less likely to run away from
questioning/criticism with my tail between my legs. Lately I've been saying
to the family sceptics, "It's just so amazing and powerful and lasting and
meaningful when kids can create their own ways of learning." They think I'm
off my rocker and shut up.

And I thank this list for building my confidence. If I'd stayed on this list
(AOL boards) back in '96, I probably would have dealt with the family way
better way earlier.

Pam T.


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Betsy

**Lately I've been saying
to the family sceptics, "It's just so amazing and powerful and lasting
and
meaningful when kids can create their own ways of learning." They think
I'm
off my rocker and shut up.**


Hi, Pam --


It's a good line and it's what I believe. (

Not the "off your rocker", part <g>)


Betsy