unschoolers group
Barb Eaton
(rant warning)
Well...I'm not exactly the best example IMO. LOL! I know people will
come. ;-) I want to make sure I want to commit long term. We have a lot of
groups to choose from around here. One *very* good eclectic group. In my
part of town. I don't want to step on toes but I want something different.
I'm frustrated in having the e-school talks and the "but he won't write,
read or do math" or of course the "he won't do anything but play video
games/TV all day" "I know my child!" crap.
It's really not quite that bad but still I want people that understand
better and support this lifestyle. I want to help people understand that we
all can learn in our home and community without the school baggage. I want
sugestions of, go to the park, go see something new, want to have a
playdate, see a movie? to be the first thing out of my mouth and that to be
expected, excepted, and valid from the majority of the group. Instead of me
feeling like I having to come up with a more schooly/excepted way or not
speak at all. Not be validated. ;-(
I have been tossing around names for the group. Learning in Freedom
Everyday/ Learners in Freedom Everywhere/ Learning in Family Environments
was an old group that closed/ Life Learners/ Learners for Life? I want
something that will tell people that this is an unschoolers group.
Unschoolers United, LOL! Let Freedom Reign!
(end rant)
sounds like this should have went under Julies "I want" subect line. ;-)
Thanks for reading/listening.
Barb E
"A poor fit between your passions and your work may be
more detrimental than a poor fit between the demands of
your job and your current abilities."
- Robert K. Cooper, Author in ³The Other 90%²
Well...I'm not exactly the best example IMO. LOL! I know people will
come. ;-) I want to make sure I want to commit long term. We have a lot of
groups to choose from around here. One *very* good eclectic group. In my
part of town. I don't want to step on toes but I want something different.
I'm frustrated in having the e-school talks and the "but he won't write,
read or do math" or of course the "he won't do anything but play video
games/TV all day" "I know my child!" crap.
It's really not quite that bad but still I want people that understand
better and support this lifestyle. I want to help people understand that we
all can learn in our home and community without the school baggage. I want
sugestions of, go to the park, go see something new, want to have a
playdate, see a movie? to be the first thing out of my mouth and that to be
expected, excepted, and valid from the majority of the group. Instead of me
feeling like I having to come up with a more schooly/excepted way or not
speak at all. Not be validated. ;-(
I have been tossing around names for the group. Learning in Freedom
Everyday/ Learners in Freedom Everywhere/ Learning in Family Environments
was an old group that closed/ Life Learners/ Learners for Life? I want
something that will tell people that this is an unschoolers group.
Unschoolers United, LOL! Let Freedom Reign!
(end rant)
sounds like this should have went under Julies "I want" subect line. ;-)
Thanks for reading/listening.
Barb E
"A poor fit between your passions and your work may be
more detrimental than a poor fit between the demands of
your job and your current abilities."
- Robert K. Cooper, Author in ³The Other 90%²
>> I've been tossing around starting an unschooler group here but I'm kinda
>> apprehensive. Any sugestions?
>
> And that's how SOS started (and the conference). I just thought we needed an
> unschoolers' group. If you start one, they will come---in droves!
>
> And you started posting here after last year's conference. Happy to set you
> up again, Barb! <G>
>
> ~Kelly
jmcseals SEALS
I guess it could be worse...different? I overheard a woman say that she
really wants to homeschool her kids, BUT she thinks they'll have to be
unschoolers because she's too lazy and 'all the question and answer crap
really drives her crazy'.
Man, I wanted to slap some sense into her or grab her kids and run like
hell.
Jennifer
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really wants to homeschool her kids, BUT she thinks they'll have to be
unschoolers because she's too lazy and 'all the question and answer crap
really drives her crazy'.
Man, I wanted to slap some sense into her or grab her kids and run like
hell.
Jennifer
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In a message dated 6/9/2003 5:45:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jmcseals@... writes:
It's easier than to get up, get folks dressed, fed and at school by 7:05.
Volunteering at school for several hours. Picking up by 3:00 and working on
homework, doing projects, helping study for tests, fixing supper, and signing
papers for the next day. Planning vacations around well...vacations! All the stress
and worry and STUFF.
But then folks think unschooling is easy. It's not. There's a lot of driving
and playing and doing and thinking (and, for me, conferencing---but that's
extra). We're VERY busy---and at the same time relaxed and laid back.
In some ways, school is easier---ship 'em off and forget about them until
3:00 when you then yell about their getting things done. Hands OFF.
Unschooling = hands ON.
It's hard for folks to understand. It's an odd bird.
~Kelly
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jmcseals@... writes:
> I overheard a woman say that sheUnschooling is an odd bird that way.
> really wants to homeschool her kids, BUT she thinks they'll have to be
> unschoolers because she's too lazy and 'all the question and answer crap
> really drives her crazy'.
It's easier than to get up, get folks dressed, fed and at school by 7:05.
Volunteering at school for several hours. Picking up by 3:00 and working on
homework, doing projects, helping study for tests, fixing supper, and signing
papers for the next day. Planning vacations around well...vacations! All the stress
and worry and STUFF.
But then folks think unschooling is easy. It's not. There's a lot of driving
and playing and doing and thinking (and, for me, conferencing---but that's
extra). We're VERY busy---and at the same time relaxed and laid back.
In some ways, school is easier---ship 'em off and forget about them until
3:00 when you then yell about their getting things done. Hands OFF.
Unschooling = hands ON.
It's hard for folks to understand. It's an odd bird.
~Kelly
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[email protected]
In a message dated 6/9/2003 5:04:13 PM Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
the inclusive LIFE network here in FL. :) Good name.
Ren
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[email protected] writes:
> I have been tossing around names for the group. Learning in FreedomToo funny! Our group is Learning in Freedom Everyday. We are affiliated with
> Everyday/ Learners in Freedom Everywhere/ Learning in Family Environments
the inclusive LIFE network here in FL. :) Good name.
Ren
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Barb Eaton
OMG! I guess I shouldn't be so surprised. I've heard a few horror
stories about Getting Started HS meetings. ;-)
I can't beleive the lazy comment though. I just love the questions they
asxk. It really make life interesting. Having them is school all day...well
singin' to the chior. LOL!
Barb E
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the
seeds you plant."
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Author
stories about Getting Started HS meetings. ;-)
I can't beleive the lazy comment though. I just love the questions they
asxk. It really make life interesting. Having them is school all day...well
singin' to the chior. LOL!
Barb E
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the
seeds you plant."
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Author
> I guess it could be worse...different? I overheard a woman say that she
> really wants to homeschool her kids, BUT she thinks they'll have to be
> unschoolers because she's too lazy and 'all the question and answer crap
> really drives her crazy'.
>
> Man, I wanted to slap some sense into her or grab her kids and run like
> hell.
>
> Jennifer