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Originally Posted by aelle  Not necessarily actually, especially if you practice a very "hands off" kind of parenting (which would make sense if you believe children learn best on their own).
I think the mama of the Little Travellers is a working unschooling single mom... Not sure how she manages that exactly, but her kids seem very bright and fullfilled. |
All of the unschoolers I know are very, very "hands on", deeply connected with their kids. Kids learning best "on their own" doesn't mean alone. It means I don't dictate HOW or WHEN or WHAT my kids learn, but I am there to offer my experience if it seems like it would be helpful. I am there to support them in their passions and interests - and in order to do that, I have to SEE what their passions and interests are! A naturally raised kid isn't going to go up to their parents and say, "I'd like to learn about xyz now", the parents needs to be aware of their budding interest in xyz by being with them, enjoying spending time with them.