"Getting It" has some layers-of-onion discussion, too.
photo by Sandra Dodd
Lots of people, when they first hear of homeschooling or unschooling say (almost before they take a breath) "I couldn't be with my child all the time." School (and even daycare) can break the bond between parent and child.There are, and have been in the past, various culturally approved bonds-breaking practices, so one thing we're doing with unschooling is purposefully nurturing bonds, and these relationships. Lots of parents discover that *if* they can relax into that relationship building, that they can't believe they weren't with their children 24/7 before, and they make up for lost time, and it gets easier and easier. |
If things seem too loud and sharp, consider a sheet over a table, with pillows. Softer. Quieter. Soothing. Let young children play with safe kitchen utensils or food while you cook. Let them be near you, if you can. |