Lesson 2: Unschooling Philosophy

Unschooling is a philosophy of life. It holds that learning cannot be separated from living in the real world, that we are learning all the time, and that all learning is valuable. This lesson includes sections on child-led learning, unschooling definitions, unschooling philosophers, and unschooling at a glance.

Introduction

The difference between unschooling and other approaches to homeschooling are most notable not in practice but in philosophy. Unschooling is a frame of mind, a way of seeing the world, of being in the world. Unschooling prompts us to question the true best interests of our children and ourselves, to question our true natures, and it encourages us to be respectful and mindful in all things.

When we support our children in taking responsibility for their own learning, we give them more than we could ever give them by directing their learning activities. We give them trust, control in their lives, freedom, and endless possibilities for fun and enjoyment in life.

This lesson includes sections on child-led learning, unschooling definitions, unschooling philosophers, and unschooling at a glance.

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