Determined to Deschool

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley explore the concept of de-schooling and how traditional schooling has affected individuals as adults. They discuss the origins of schooling and the ideologies behind it, highlighting the influence of wealthy white men in history and now the affluence of the elite industrialists in how we are educated. The conversation delves into the arbitrary nature of educational standards and the need to question the current school system. The hosts recommend books that provide insights into de-schooling and the flaws of traditional education. Overall, it encourages parents to take back power and trust themselves in choosing home education.   Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout. Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop!  - 00:00 Introduction to De-schooling 09:49 Questioning Educational Standards 29:30 Limitations and Frustrations of the Current Education System 36:55 The Impact of the School System on Thinking and Behaviour 44:48 Taking Back Power: Choosing Alternative Approaches to Education - Keywords: de-schooling, traditional schooling, education, home education, curriculum, ideologies, outdoor play, educational standards, school system, origins, history, industrial leaders, government policies, limitations, frustrations, academics, practical skills, flexibility, alternative approaches, education otherwise. Concept of De-Schooling, Impact of Traditional Schooling, Origins of Schooling, Educational Ideologies, Influence of Wealthy White Men, Affluence of Elite Industrialists, Arbitrary Educational Standards, Questioning the School System, How to Deschool, Flaws of Traditional Education, Empowering Parents in Education, Trusting Home Education Choices, Educational System Critique, Historical Influence on Education, Reclaiming Educational Power