Are You Not Sure What to Do?
You're not alone.
People who consider unschooling come from three different "parenting camps."
- Schools aren't working for them and they simply have to find an alternative.
- They're attachment parents whose kids are getting older - and they realize school won't be a good option for their child.
- They've been homeschooling but it's not going the way they thought it would. They've maybe heard of unschooling, but need to get clear information on what it is and what it isn't.
What you need is information.
And confidence.
And answers to a lot of your questions.
So Let's Get Started, ok?
Only you will know if unschooling is right for your family. You have a lot of factors to weigh out. But we can help you figure out fact from fiction - because there's certainly a LOT of misinformation out there about unschooling! And we can help you with some steps to get started, should you choose this path.

Ten Lessons to Unlearn
Do these concerns pop into your head? You're not alone! Most unschoolers have wrestled with one or two of these from time to time. So let's look at each and start the path to overcoming them!
My Top Ten Advantages to Unschooling
Experienced unschooler Deb Lewis looks back and shares her top ten advantages to unschooling AND addresses some of the most common myths people have about this educational philosophy.
Cherries in Winter
Gina Cassidy explains how many of the problems we see in schools are actually part of the design. She also subtitles this piece, Monocropping People for an Industrialized World.
Unschooling Isn't Unparenting
Lots of misconceptions float around about unschooling. Let's put this one to rest!
These Myths May Be Holding You Back from Unschooling Your Children – Here’s Why They Shouldn’t
Akilah Richards breaks apart some of the most pervasive myths about unschooling - that parents are lazy and that the children are left to run wild.
Exploring Unschooling Video
Three well-known unschooling advocates talk about unschooling with Lainie Liberti. Her show, For the Love of Learning , is an awesome resource too.
What's Wrong with Schools Anyway?
Sometimes people need reminders. We have a collection of articles and videos to help you remember why schools are really not the best place for children.