Posts by sahmama_12

Quote: Originally Posted by Theoretica Here's my analogy to this question. Define "made from scratch". For some folks, baking a cake with a boxed mix, eggs, and whatever (umm not sure what all is used for...

Quote: Originally Posted by zeldamomma I don't like these discussions where the "real unschoolers" sit around discussing how anyone who has a different take isn't a "real unschooler". My impression...

I'll join your challenge. I got a canner for Christmas, planning a huge garden this year and we've finally moved into a place where we can grow our own food so yay!! We also have a cold room in the basement so I'm in.

I agree with all that went before me and would like to add: my children and THEIR health are my concern, I do not have responsibility for society's health, only for my own family. ETA: if my child has an adverse reaction to a vaccine,...

Quote: Originally Posted by queenjane Keeping in mind that this IS an unschooling board..... Does anyone else find it irritating when people see a 10 yr old not doing something....and so pronounce that the child's...

Quote: Originally Posted by 2xy I would like to mention, though, that some of the hostility towards unschoolers may come from the fact that some unschoolers tend to get on a soapbox. Just last year I had a tiff with a...

Newbie lurking learning RUer here. My kids are still young yet. I like the parent = child smilie idea.

I think its all about comfort level. I personally am quite comfortable that my children will learn what they need when they need and can just sit back and guide as needed. I do not believe it needs to be all or nothing tho. Some parents...

Quote: Originally Posted by BellinghamCrunchie For me, like a PP mentioned, Gentle Discipline isn't about what works. There's a lot of research about what works. Very painful, aversive punishment works. Very well! I...

Quote: Originally Posted by JMJ No particular type of discipline ever works every time. In those situations, you are actually even more likely to experience problems if you dragged your child to the table or spanked...