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!We Discuss:Deschooling - what it is and different ways to think about itMoving in an unschooling direction without having specific language for deschoolingThe idea of unschooling as lazy parentingThe idea of child-led (in learning and in living and whether there’s a distinction)Unschooling as a rejection of curriculums, classes, checklists, routines, timetablesThe concern about children being  ‘behind’, uneducated and unprepared for the real worldThe different things that the “real world” means to different peopleQuestions of post-secondary education and optionsChoosing to live a life with rhythm and orderResources:What is Unschooling? Part 3: Myths and Misconceptions- Taking a Kinder PathStories of an Unschooling FamilyWhat is Unschooling? Part One: A Framework of Ideas - Virtual Kitchen Table PodcastWhat is Unschooling? Part Two: What Unschooling Looks Like - Virtual Kitchen Table PodcastDeschooling Through the Lens of the Unschool Challenge - Virtual Kitchen Table PodcastWhat is Unschooling and How Does it Work? - Virtual Kitchen Table PodcastWhat Do Our Unschooling Days Look Like? - Virtual Kitchen Table PodcastUnschooling A-Ha Moments - Virtual Kitchen Table Podcast