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Angela, I know exactly how you feel.

*It is so refreshing to be a part of something, where I don't
have to explain myself or my reasons for doing what I am doing.*

I posted my intro a few weeks ago (too soon as I didn't read the list
policies :) sorry). I am also excited to find a place to discuss unschooling
without having to explain what it is. I have tried to discuss it with a few close
friends at work who knew we started to homeschool last year and I feel so
overwhelmed when I try. I feel like I am speaking a foreign language or trying to
described the practice of aliens from outer space. But reading this list
definetly helps me put my feelings and thoughts into words.

*I really want to get my husband on board, but he just does not "get
it" yet. I have tried explaining unschooling to him, but it seems
like we never finish a conversation.*

I feel fortunate that my husband has supported my changing views about
schools, education, learning, etc. He came with me to a David Albert talk in
Orlando in January and that helped to reassure him that interest led learning works.




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I meant to sign that last post. My little guy came in and clicked send while
I was away from the computer.

Didn't want to seem rude:)

Cheryl


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sweetbo3boys

Thanks for that. I did not intend to make it seem like my husband
does not support me, but I do feel like he needs to be a part of it,
and wish he could see and know what I have learned. When I try to
explain things to people, I feel like I have a million things to say
and there is only a small straw to get them out (my mouth), and it
all comes out like a jumbled up mess. I think it is hormones from
having my baby. Anyway, I am going to talk to him about the
Unschooling conference, as someone on here (sorry can't remember
names yet) told me about. I think that would be awesome! Hope to
talk to you again soon!
Angela--- In [email protected], Luckiebyrd@a...
wrote:
> Angela, I know exactly how you feel.
>
> *It is so refreshing to be a part of something, where I don't
> have to explain myself or my reasons for doing what I am doing.*
>
> I posted my intro a few weeks ago (too soon as I didn't read the
list
> policies :) sorry). I am also excited to find a place to discuss
unschooling
> without having to explain what it is. I have tried to discuss it
with a few close
> friends at work who knew we started to homeschool last year and I
feel so
> overwhelmed when I try. I feel like I am speaking a foreign
language or trying to
> described the practice of aliens from outer space. But reading
this list
> definetly helps me put my feelings and thoughts into words.
>
> *I really want to get my husband on board, but he just does
not "get
> it" yet. I have tried explaining unschooling to him, but it seems
> like we never finish a conversation.*
>
> I feel fortunate that my husband has supported my changing views
about
> schools, education, learning, etc. He came with me to a David
Albert talk in
> Orlando in January and that helped to reassure him that interest
led learning works.
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Elizabeth Hill

** I feel fortunate that my husband has supported my changing views about
schools, education, learning, etc. He came with me to a David Albert
talk in
Orlando in January and that helped to reassure him that interest led
learning works.

**

If you are in or near FL, you'll want to mark your calendar for Ren's
unschooling at the beach shindig sometime next year.

(Who knows the date?)

Betsy

PS It's *not* true that I unschool because I'm too disorganized to use
curriculum. <ggg>

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In a message dated 5/1/04 1:43:52 PM, ecsamhill@... writes:

<< If you are in or near FL, you'll want to mark your calendar for Ren's

unschooling at the beach shindig sometime next year.


(Who knows the date?) >>

It's not being discussed much because the press is now to get people to
Boston!

Maybe October 2005, though, but BOSTON! August 2004! (Peabody, for those
nearer who know the difference).

the_clevengers

> *I really want to get my husband on board, but he just does
not "get
> it" yet. I have tried explaining unschooling to him, but it seems
> like we never finish a conversation.*

I inadvertantly left an issue of Home Education magazine in the
bathroom the other day, and DH read it cover to cover, LOL. We've
since discussed several of the articles. This seems like a good
method to reach DH's who have regular "library time" in the
bathroom. :-)

Blue Skies,
-Robin-

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Yes we are in Florida. We live in Jupiter which is in Palm Beach County.
Who is Ren? And where's the party :)


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sweetbo3boys

Great Robin! I will try that! You know, he has read some stuff I
have left in the bathroom before. Thank you!
Angela--- In
[email protected], "the_clevengers"
<tri_mom@c...> wrote:
> > *I really want to get my husband on board, but he just does
> not "get
> > it" yet. I have tried explaining unschooling to him, but it
seems
> > like we never finish a conversation.*
>
> I inadvertantly left an issue of Home Education magazine in the
> bathroom the other day, and DH read it cover to cover, LOL. We've
> since discussed several of the articles. This seems like a good
> method to reach DH's who have regular "library time" in the
> bathroom. :-)
>
> Blue Skies,
> -Robin-

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In a message dated 5/1/04 11:59:24 AM, sweetbo3boys@... writes:

<< but I do feel like he needs to be a part of it,

and wish he could see and know what I have learned. When I try to

explain things to people, I feel like I have a million things to say

and there is only a small straw to get them out (my mouth), and it

all comes out like a jumbled up mess. >>

Mabye instead of words, let it unfold and let him learn it by seeing it all
around him.
My husband wishes I knew as much as he knows about using tools, but I'd
rather just ask him to do the hard tool-monkey jobs. He doesn't know as much about
learning and the world of children as I do, but he's willing to trust me.
And he knows he doesn't want to know that much. One thing I know that he has
NO interest in knowing is the relative knowledge bases of other kids my kids
hang around with. I know their family histories to some extent, and have met
their parents in most cases, and keep tabs on their romances in a casual way.
Keith knows their names and whether they're athletic or not. <g>


So don't spend too much energy being frustrated that your husband doesn't
understand it completely. Spend more energy changing the house and yourself so
that it just starts blooming.

Rose bushes look like dangerous crap, don't they? When they sell them to
you, all pruned down to thorn-sticks? But after a few years they're gorgeous.

When he sees some blooming roses (at a conference, or at your house in a year
or two) he'll calm down.

Sandra

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In a message dated 5/2/2004 12:51:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:
Rose bushes look like dangerous crap, don't they? When they sell them to
you, all pruned down to thorn-sticks? But after a few years they're
gorgeous.

When he sees some blooming roses (at a conference, or at your house in a year
or two) he'll calm down.<<<<


Very sweet.

~Kelly


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