While a couple of folks are sending around all these rules and regulations that they feel are somehow compatible with unschooling but sound more like school at...
... The suggested emails were sent to the list so *the list* could have input and constructively criticize them. Or discuss how the whole thing isn't a good...
I guess this Group is not for me either then. Because I do feel rejected, Our local group is no help either because they feel we do nothing! They feel All...
All your suggestions are appreciated Joyce. When Helen decided a while back to go to moderated status on this list, she, Cindy, and I hashed out the detailes...
Joyce, I think you are wonderful and your suggestions to resolve the mess here....I applaud your efforts and find you to alway be clear and thoughtful in your ...
I am trying to get things together for my 7 yr old dd's birthday . I had this idea to have the kids make puppets and put on a puppet show at the end. ...
Lunch bags work well. Also, my kids use popsicle sticks and make flat paper people or animals and glue them to the sticks and use the sticks as holders. TP...
**Because there is no one right ... viewpoints ... This bothers me. It seems to be encouraging us to not, as a group, come to an agreement of what does and...
... You can get 'em cheap at the Sally Ann or other thrift stores. They even come in pairs for $.25 or $.50. And they won't be staying in your house, so...
I wanted to introduce myself. My name is kama and I am thrilled and proud to be back in the loop. Our family has homeschooled for three years (some 13 and...
This is a great idea! I think I'll also call a few non-FLY type neighbors......I'm sure they've got a few extra socks. As to Fly lady bonking my nose......the...
If you do use socks, Paint rollers are a good way to hold them up while you decorate them. Bridget ... birthday . I had ... at the end. ... lacking in ... ...
Okay, I'll give it a shot. I think part of the problem is that some here are trying to create a narrow definition of something that is not narrow in nature. Or...
... In *your* opinion. I think some are expressing their opinion on why *they* believe unschooling is more sharply defined than others do. It is called a ...
... should one ... think there ... unschooling, why ... everyone? ... holding ... I suppose I could ask you the same thing. Why should some voices be silenced...
... Have I ever done that? Then it wouldn't do much good to ask me would it? ;-) ... I've never seen generalizing past behavior to yeild anything productive in...
... productive in ... Aahhh, but we aren't allowed to bring up past grievances. As for the rest, I never said YOU personally did any of those things. I have...
But you are talking rules, whether you dress it up and call it a group concensus or not, you are still setting down guidelines which translates in simple...
Hi. We have a 5-year-old son and are looking for some cool parents in Seattle that either have a playgroup going or want to start one. Please email us...
... I'm not sure how pointing out this observation is helpful in finding ways to keep philosphical disagreements from turning nasty. Are you saying this is a ...
... covers that. ... I am merely pointing out that saying this does not make it happen and it is not what has been happening recently. You know what I find...
... So the problem *isn't* that people suggest silencing a view they disagree with. You feel the problem is the email reminder is inadequate to stop the ...
... One can only change oneself. (And Bridget, I am not saying I believe you need to change anything about yourself) But that is not a suggestion. What ideas...
... Seriously Bridget, I'd like more specifics too. One comment you make a lot has to do with not discussing past grievances. Can you elaborate on why you...
And what has followed could only now be classed as hypocrisy in light of the current thread. Two folks post that they like how the list is getting along better...
Hello, OK, maybe this is too blunt, but you all are making me sad. I just started homeshooling my 5 and 13 year old daughter. After trying to do school at...
Hi all, my name is Kama and our family lives in Lillooet, BC. I thought I would introduce myself and share a moment. We have been learning outside of Public...
... Yes, there is actual real unschooling advice that does go on here. Really! Periodically the list does erupt into chaos. *Hopefully* we're figuring out how...
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