Monthly Archives: April 2012

Eduardo & Bob

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Amy

Yesterday we made a trip to Chinatown to get “squishies”. The shopping was a major success, with the kids finding what they wanted at prices that were amazingly cheap. Then we headed toward Canal St. and the subway station … Continue reading →

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Why bullying and unschooling don’t mix

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Amy

Yesterday I referenced a Washington Post article in which unschoolers are referred to as “dirty hippies”. The title of the article is “Save a Life, drop out; ‘Bully’ and the case for homeschooling”, and the dirty hippie quote in … Continue reading →

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Why advocate for unschooling?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Amy

I admire people who are tireless for a cause. Advocates who spend many years of their lives “agitating” for the things in which they believe are like superheroes when it comes to their boundless energy and dedication. As one … Continue reading →

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On listening

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Amy

The following quote was posted on Facebook this morning by Laurie Couture, and I’ve been thinking about it all day: Often I succeed at this, but I know there are many times I that I don’t. It is so … Continue reading →

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The right kind of learning

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Amy

It’s a bit of a surprise to me, when I think about it, that neither of my kids is interested in sports. Not in playing and not in watching, either. I grew up watching the Cincinnati Reds baseball … Continue reading →

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Possibilities

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Amy

This morning we returned from a week in Southern California. As vacations go, this one was pretty good; we stayed in the home of some friends and enjoyed the sun, the beach, and the luxury of doing nothing all … Continue reading →

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The double standard of “Stealing Dreams

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Amy

The other day I wrote about Seth Godin’s “Stop Stealing Dreams” and how I thought it missed the mark by 1) assuming that schools can be completely overhauled in a way that would enable children to pursue self-directed learning and … Continue reading →

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My response to Seth Godin’s “Stop Stealing Dreams”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Amy

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about the beginning of Seth Godin’s education manifesto titled “Stop Stealing Dreams”, because I liked what he was saying and thought much of it applicable to unschooling. Then, a day … Continue reading →

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More like it…

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Amy

Today we drove down to Newport Beach and spent the afternoon in the sun and on the sand. Can I just say, “Ahhh!” So much better than navigating the crazy traffic in Los Angeles. We saw a pod … Continue reading →

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In search of Los Angeles

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Amy

When people come to visit New York and leave with the impression that the entire city is like Times Square (because that is where they stayed and they spent time in only the busiest tourist spots), I feel they have … Continue reading →

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