That time of year again! It’ NOT Back-to-School Season for many of us!
Category: Unschooling Criticism
What About Socialization?
What about Socialization? Are you worried that your kids won’t make friends or will “act weird” if you choose this unconventional approach? Let’s talk about it!
Unschooling Teens and Transcripts – How does that work?
Are you worried about unschooling teens and transcripts? Here are the resources you need to feel confident about unschooling AND create an acceptable transcript.
Unschooling Criticism from Friends and Family
Do you have trouble with critical family and friends? Here are some unschooling points to consider as you wade through the negativity.
When Dad Is Anti-Unschooling
Sometimes Dad is anti-unschooling. Maybe your spouse (could be Mom) simply isn’t embracing unschooling as much as you do! Let’s talk about how we can get on the same page.
New Unschoolers, Thanksgiving, and Zoom Calls
You thought it was going to be easier to avoid questions from relatives as we’re all staying home for Thanksgiving this year. Except, now they’re going to be on Zoom with you. Demanding answers. Here’s how to get out of the hot seat!
An Unschooling Dad Looks Back
Read how unschooling dad, Ron Patterson, feels about their family’s life as unschoolers.
When Spouses Don’t Agree About Unschooling
Julie Schiffman shares how her husband went from “Not My Kid!” to strong unschooling supporter!
Getting Your Spouse Onboard with Unschooling
De Smith shares some insight on how to work with your spouse on the subject of unschooling
Too Much Technology?
Guest Blogger, Julie Mink Schiffman, shares her response to the question that comes up repeatedly, “How much is too much technology?”
When Moms Feel Discouraged
Sometimes parents can feel discouraged with the way their family’s unschooling life is progressing – or not progressing. Here are some tips to help walk you through rough times.
When Grandparents are Anti-Unschooling
What do you do when your own parents are anti-unschooling? Solutions for how to cope with this situation.
My Top 10 Advantages (and some Criticisms) About Unschooling
Deb Lewis shares a few advantages she noticed unschooling her son over the years. She provides some insight into some of the criticisms that occasionally surface about unschooling too. There are advantages, profound and beautiful, silly and fun, to letting your child skip school, every day, for thirteen years. As you’ll see, some of Read More
Reluctant Spouses
You love the idea of unschooling, but your spouse isn’t convinced it’s the best option. Maybe you’ve been joining groups and reading blogs and you’re SOO onboard – it makes total sense. But he (though it’s not always the “he”) isn’t interested in really reading much about it. After all, he’s working extra hours so Read More
Unschooling is NOT Unparenting
Let’s put this concept that Unschooling equals Unparenting to rest once and for all. Ok? People have been saying this for decades. And those same people usually have no first-hand knowledge about unschooling. Or perhaps they’ve witnessed one family having a rough time. Let’s try to remember a few things: Do people parent differently? Of course. Do Read More