No, and Sue even wrote a book about this topic. This book is precisely the reassurance you want! First-hand quotes from grown Unschoolers answer the most frequently asked questions like:
Yes! In all 50 states! Some countries are still not on board, but in the United States, the same legal requirements that apply to homeschoolers using any other method/style apply to unschoolers. Laws vary from state to state. It's always best to talk to the locals.
If your kids are in school, local group members will be able to advise the best approach for unenrolling them and withdrawing from school. Read
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Curriculum can be a crutch! Focus on the learning instead of all the trappings that come with teaching aspect - and you’ll be surprised how much the kids learn!.Check out ideas here: Ready to Get Started? New Unschoolers Begin Here.
One size does NOT fit all! Your child’s world offers so many opportunities to learn. It’s time to see THIS as exactly the education a person needs. Instead of worrying about what to "count" as educational, I'm here to tell you: Everything Counts
You’ve had years of being forced to conform and conditioned to believe there’s only one right answer. It’s not true - but it’s familiar. And it takes a while to undo that thinking. It helps to start with thinking about why you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional approach to learning, this will help: What’s Your WHY?
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If you're brand new and need a steady foundation for your first steps into unschooling.
If you do better in a community with ongoing support from Sue, and other parents, and a huge library of unschooling resources.
If you prefer personalized coaching to help you work through your questions and concerns.
If you're not new but you have certain issues that are holding you back from embracing unschooling.