Is this LEGAL??
Yes! It is! In all 50 states as well as my countries around the world.
Deschooling
What is it and is it something I need to do? We have a collection of articles that will help you undo the schoolish notions in your head.
Learning to Read
Unschoolers learn how to read because parents pay attention to when their child's brain is really ready. No reason exists to rush them along - and many documented reasons not to! Parents don't need curriculum packages to help their child with reading.
Learning Math
What if you didn't do that well in math and you're worried that you're going to get in over your head? Get the reassurance you're looking for.
Record Keeping
If unschoolers don't use tests, grades or divide the learning into subjects, what do you do about record keeping?
Technology???
"What if I'm afraid my kid will stay on the computer all day every day?" We have a lot for you to read and a fabulous FB group that will help with parenting questions like this.
Unschooling Teenagers
Do you worry that unschooling your teenager might not be a good thing? Maybe you're thinking that unschooling might not prepare them for college or a good career? Read more about how unschooling works - even for teens!
When Parents Work
Sometimes parents have to work. Unschooling can still be a choice - it will take some juggling though. We've collected suggestions from families who have found ways to unschool their children, even though they have to work.
Limited Budgets
Sometimes people worry that they won't have enough money to unschool their children.
Typical Days
New people always want to see a glimpse into what life could look like as an unschooling family. Everyone is so unique though, it's really unlikely one family looks that much like another. But think of a string of Saturdays... or a great summer break. Whatever that looks like in your family is probably going to be a bigger clue as to what this will be for you.
African American Unschoolers
Sometimes it's hard to find other people of color. We've collected a few links and resources that might help.
Early Childhood
If you're feeling pressure to put your little one into preschool, please read the articles at the website here. We have articles about what's wrong with early academics, what are the benefits of play, activities you could do with your young child, and more.
Unschooling Resources
If you'd like to read some good books about unschooling, here are our favorites. We've also included links to magazines, podcasts, and free books that we know about.
Radical Unschooling
You may hear this term now and wonder what it means. The term "radical" is being used to reference taking something to its roots. And that's what those who are radical unschoolers have done. They're applying the unschooling principles to their parenting too - not just to academics.
Unschooling Conferences
Conferences that embrace unschooling are listed at this page.This also includes some large scale camping trips as well as a lot of options for teenagers.
Finding Local Unschoolers
Our ever-growing collection of groups and links, helping unschoolers get connected with the locals.
The link to “When Parents Work” redirects to the tight budget article – is there another way to view this piece?
Thanks for catching that, Tatiana! Yes, there’s another page. Originally it was for single parents who have to work, but I’ve found more articles to link to, so it’s expanded. I’ve corrected the link up above. Here’s the page you were looking for:
https://unschoolingmom2mom.com/two-incomes-or-single-moms/
THanks again!