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Someone left the list and gave this feedback:

-=-I was offered fairly harsh advice when I had not asked for any. I prefer to

be treated with respect.-=-

If anyone's new to the list and skipped the intro, please go to the
yahoogroups website and read the policies and description.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UnschoolingDiscussion/

They're here, too (easier to access):
http://sandradodd.com/lists/info

But two to note are:

2 Expect your beliefs to be challenged. Welcome this as an opportunity to
critically examine your own ideas.

4. If you have a belief or practice that you don't want held up to public
examination, don't post it to the list.

Whether people ask for advice or not, the purpose of the list is to discuss
the ideas presented, for the benefit of anyone who might be reading and
considering what can help unschooling work better.

In my experience, the focus of respect on the list is respect for unschooling
and respect for children. I know there is a traditional kind of support
which is hand-holding and soothing and clucking and tends toward "there there,
those children will be the death of us, you're doing a great job, don't think
about it anymore." It's not the best sort of "support" for someone who wants
to get to unschooling and more mindful parenting.

So while I'm sorry when someone has misunderstood, the policies have been
clearly stated for a long time, and each new member gets an e-mail with links to
them (if not an e-mail with the rules themselves). I know school and charge
card contracts can help people want to ignore details and directions, but if
individuals are unaware of the purpose of the list, I don't think it's the fault
of the moderators.

Thanks.

Sandra