Unschooling and working part time
Gerard Westenberg
I know its possible to unschool and work part time - I am doing it! - but I am looking for practical ideas. Just needing help with facilitating my children's needs and my time away - and child care.
My kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. I know there is a lot of fun and learning involved but I am also aware that I not physically there to talk about what may come up. I wonder if they ( and I ) choose those things because of their ease - they are easy to do when mum is not there.
I guess I also want to hear that others work and unschool, too, - a reassurance thing? lol! Thanks for any replies...Leonie
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My kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. I know there is a lot of fun and learning involved but I am also aware that I not physically there to talk about what may come up. I wonder if they ( and I ) choose those things because of their ease - they are easy to do when mum is not there.
I guess I also want to hear that others work and unschool, too, - a reassurance thing? lol! Thanks for any replies...Leonie
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Ali Kat
I work full-time (single mom... kind of have to) and unschool. I am lucky that my mother has been able to care for my daughter during the day when I am working. This will change this coming year, though. I am beginning to look for a homeschool/unschool friendly home provider since I am unaware of any daycare facility that will cater to a school-age child all day. My DD is 7 (and a half if you ask her... lol). She just had her assessment a week ago, and did way better than I had thought she ever would... So that reassured me that I am doing the right thing via unschooling. Scary still... but I'm not sure parents ever get over the worry/guilt thing with regards to doing the "right" thing for their child(ren).
Alicia
Gerard Westenberg <westen@...> wrote:
I know its possible to unschool and work part time - I am doing it! - but I am looking for practical ideas. Just needing help with facilitating my children's needs and my time away - and child care.
My kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. I know there is a lot of fun and learning involved but I am also aware that I not physically there to talk about what may come up. I wonder if they ( and I ) choose those things because of their ease - they are easy to do when mum is not there.
I guess I also want to hear that others work and unschool, too, - a reassurance thing? lol! Thanks for any replies...Leonie
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Alicia
Gerard Westenberg <westen@...> wrote:
I know its possible to unschool and work part time - I am doing it! - but I am looking for practical ideas. Just needing help with facilitating my children's needs and my time away - and child care.
My kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. I know there is a lot of fun and learning involved but I am also aware that I not physically there to talk about what may come up. I wonder if they ( and I ) choose those things because of their ease - they are easy to do when mum is not there.
I guess I also want to hear that others work and unschool, too, - a reassurance thing? lol! Thanks for any replies...Leonie
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Tosca
Hello,
Well I am still getting used to identifying as an unschooler per se.
I am just used to feeling like "this is my life" and since I am a
single mother with no 'trust fund' etc this means I also have to work.
That being said the usual issues of have come up;
...feeling guilty or just sad to miss the time when away
...stress from daily interaction with the outside world in order to
make a living, daughter by my side exposed to real world issues or
simply not my sole priority/focus like she is when it's just her and
I...
Mostly I don't feel guilty since it's not like I can cut back in
order to not have to work (and I have never worked full time outside
the home without her). Actually when I have a job away from home
alone I enjoy the freedom of being just an adult and not a mom
heheheh
Not knowing your kids of course I can't speak definately on why they
seem to choose videos etc more when you are working but I would think
proceed as if both reasons you sighted are true in order to give them
a balanced life. You are not physically available and it's just
easier when you aren't around/than doing something that might have a
complication.
How old are your kids and have you talked to them about this directly
or simply started a conversation with them about the interests and
hobbies they have, what they want to be involved with, why they are
fascinated with whatever is on their A list these days?
I am raising a girl who is almost 8 we don't have any video games and
a very limited supply of videos, no cable tv. She has her own
computer w/o internet access nothing fancy.
I do mostly nix any movie marathon watching unless we are watching
things together but actually it would be a total switch for me if she
picked easy filler stuff to do more often she is either crafting,
pretending, talking on the phone, or demanding that 'I' be and do for
her lol sigh.
Chin up if you know working is the right thing and good for you to be
doing I am sure there is a way to find peace with what your kids are
occupied with during that time and looks like you are on your way to
finding it.
Take care
Tosca
--- In [email protected], "Gerard Westenberg" My
kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot
of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. ... I guess I also want to
hear that others work and unschool, ....
Well I am still getting used to identifying as an unschooler per se.
I am just used to feeling like "this is my life" and since I am a
single mother with no 'trust fund' etc this means I also have to work.
That being said the usual issues of have come up;
...feeling guilty or just sad to miss the time when away
...stress from daily interaction with the outside world in order to
make a living, daughter by my side exposed to real world issues or
simply not my sole priority/focus like she is when it's just her and
I...
Mostly I don't feel guilty since it's not like I can cut back in
order to not have to work (and I have never worked full time outside
the home without her). Actually when I have a job away from home
alone I enjoy the freedom of being just an adult and not a mom
heheheh
Not knowing your kids of course I can't speak definately on why they
seem to choose videos etc more when you are working but I would think
proceed as if both reasons you sighted are true in order to give them
a balanced life. You are not physically available and it's just
easier when you aren't around/than doing something that might have a
complication.
How old are your kids and have you talked to them about this directly
or simply started a conversation with them about the interests and
hobbies they have, what they want to be involved with, why they are
fascinated with whatever is on their A list these days?
I am raising a girl who is almost 8 we don't have any video games and
a very limited supply of videos, no cable tv. She has her own
computer w/o internet access nothing fancy.
I do mostly nix any movie marathon watching unless we are watching
things together but actually it would be a total switch for me if she
picked easy filler stuff to do more often she is either crafting,
pretending, talking on the phone, or demanding that 'I' be and do for
her lol sigh.
Chin up if you know working is the right thing and good for you to be
doing I am sure there is a way to find peace with what your kids are
occupied with during that time and looks like you are on your way to
finding it.
Take care
Tosca
--- In [email protected], "Gerard Westenberg" My
kids are happy but I do notice on my work days that they spend a lot
of time on the game cube,with videos, etc. ... I guess I also want to
hear that others work and unschool, ....
Gerard Westenberg
Thanks everyone for the replies - yes we do the list thing - things they want to do - and play computer/game cube etc is usually high on the list! lol!
I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
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I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
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In a message dated 6/24/2004 2:30:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
westen@... writes:
I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in
a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
<<<
Leonie,
Start a yahoogroup for working moms who unschool. Post it at every
unschooling list. I bet they'll come out of the woodwork! You're not the only one.
~Kelly
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westen@... writes:
I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in
a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
<<<
Leonie,
Start a yahoogroup for working moms who unschool. Post it at every
unschooling list. I bet they'll come out of the woodwork! You're not the only one.
~Kelly
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Ali Kat
One of the best things is simply making sure there is "stuff" available. Playing games, etc... can be excellent for learning and adapting. If you are concerned with what they are seeing/doing, talk to them. Also, have them pick games, books, activities, etc... that can be accessible while you are gone. Is there a hobby they are interested in? Give them plenty of opportunity to explore those things... You'll find things aren't as bad as they seem, and that your children are learning more than you think.
Gerard Westenberg <westen@...> wrote:Thanks everyone for the replies - yes we do the list thing - things they want to do - and play computer/game cube etc is usually high on the list! lol!
I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
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Gerard Westenberg <westen@...> wrote:Thanks everyone for the replies - yes we do the list thing - things they want to do - and play computer/game cube etc is usually high on the list! lol!
I think I was searching for others who work and unschool as I seem to be in a small minority, sometimes, :-) Thanks again...Leonie
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