What is Unschooling? Part 3: Myths and Misconceptions
Episode 58: What is Unschooling? Part 3: Myths and Misconceptions
We discussed Part 3 of Hayley’s What is Unschooling? series. Sue Elvis from Stories of an Unschooling Family joined us to tap back into this next part of the topic.
This time we discussed Myths and Misconceptions about unschooling. We were keen to do this because we know how misunderstood unschooling often is, even by people embarking upon it. We found ourselves out of time with some of Hayley’s post to still discuss, so stay tuned for a continuation of the conversation. We’d love you to have a listen!
Part 1 - Episode 56
Part 2 - Episode 57
We Discuss:
Deschooling - what it is and different ways to think about it
Moving in an unschooling direction without having specific language for deschooling
The idea of unschooling as lazy parenting
The idea of child-led (in learning and in living and whether there’s a distinction)
Unschooling as a rejection of curriculums, classes, checklists, routines, timetables
The concern about children being ‘behind’, uneducated and unprepared for the real world
The different things that the “real world” means to different people
Questions of post-secondary education and options
Choosing to live a life with rhythm and order
Resources:
What is Unschooling? Part 3: Myths and Misconceptions- Taking a Kinder Path
Stories of an Unschooling Family
What is Unschooling? Part One: A Framework of Ideas - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast
What is Unschooling? Part Two: What Unschooling Looks Like - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast
Deschooling Through the Lens of the Unschool Challenge - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast
What is Unschooling and How Does it Work? - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast
What Do Our Unschooling Days Look Like? - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast