Is unschooling the solution to education's failure?

She started off by creating a little classroom-like setup at home, intended as a temporary solution. .... read more

No. (Though I suspect you mean homeschooling, not unschooling. Homeschooling is not sending kids to school. Unschooling is a type of homeschooling.) Homeschooling is an option for those who want it. read more

Unschooling is a type of homeschooling.) Homeschooling is an option for those who want it. Just as having children is an option. Most parents wouldn't do well homeschooling if they were forced to. Just as most wouldn't be good parents if they had no choice about having kids. Having choice is part of the solution. read more

A problem can arise when the parent’s need for structure or flexibility differs from that of the child. That’s when the parent has to separate her needs from those of her child. But the conflict is not the fault of unschooling. read more

Unschooling has been around for some time and continues to grow in popularity. As an unschooling dad I can share with you some of the reasons why I prefer this method and I suspect they are the same for others who unschool. It is relaxed. For many kids school is a stressful environment. And, stress is not conducive to learning. read more