We learn what we want to learn. Period. Children can be in school, behind reading level for years, and suddenly, like magic, they catch up. Or they never do. And you know what it depends on? Whether the kid wants to learn to read or not. My very first experience with trying to force my…
Tag: unschooling
Adolescent Freedom: Giving My Children What I Never Had
“Ugh, I know, I know.” My mother sighs, on her recent trip here for the New Year. “I was a horrible mother, and I didn’t protect you. I think I’m ready for some tequila now.” She was, kind of, being dramatic. And also kind of not. It is true that she didn’t protect me from…