Comments on: What Is Unschooling?

By: Mike Blackburn

Mike Blackburn — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:56:45 +0000

I have never heard of “unschooling” but I like it! I’m a huge fan of John Taylor Gatto – a classic “unschooler” who really captures the problem with government compulsory schools. I’ve never liked schools, even when I went to them as a youth, and have always considered them counter to a real education. Thank God for my library card! I think the “unschooling” philosophy is important so people understand that the school system wasn’t designed to educate. If one truly cares about their children’s education, then the concept of “unschooling” is important to understand. The last thing one needs to do when homeschooling their children would be to attempt to replicate the failure of compulsory government schooling. People ask me all the time where do we find the time to educate our children. The simply truth is, our children educate themselves. We merely facilitate their natural desire to learn by providing material and life experiences.

By: Georginia Henovis

Georginia Henovis — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:39:26 +0000

Now i am clarified about unschooling. I thought
before that they’re just the same with homeschooling.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:26:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing this–a very nice summary.
Sherry´s last blog ..No Running? Seriously?

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:14:00 +0000

Your welcome! I hope it helps others to understand unschooling better.

By: Cher

Cher — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:02:00 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Joanne!! I copied it and put it on my blog as well to share the wisdom of Kelly for those that might not understand unschooling!!

http://livingadventures.blogspot.com/2006/11/what-is-unschooling.html