Not much can aggravate moms in the blogosphere like an non traditional parenting choice. The hottest topic whizzing through the Internet is "unschooling:" Different than established homeschoolers, unschoolers do not abide by a set curriculum. They permit the child's interests to determine what he does each day, whether it's reading a book on dinosaurs or merely digging in the yard. Is this a radical way to motivate young minds without the oppressive structure of schools, or a cop-out for lazy parents? Discuss amongst yourselves ....
"To me, it's much more than just dropping the curriculum, although that's an excellent place to start. It's changing the way you view learning and education .... Unschooling is trying to be a present and mindful parent. It's spending time with your children, being involved in their world and inviting them into yours." Joanne Greco, blogger, anunschoolinglife.blogspot.com
Un-kindergarten for us means ... we don't have to worry about bedtimes and can go out on the town with friends any night of the week. It also means we can pick and choose how we spend our days and who we spend them with. We'll sleep well knowing that Benny is learning, growing, and enjoying his 5-year-old, mud-splattered life, even in the absence of workbooks, finger paints, and school bells." Joanne Rendell, columnist, babble.com
