Episode 46: Deschooling vs. Unschooling with Esther Jones Peaceful Worldschooling

Join me as I have a conversation with unschooling mom and creator, Esther Jones.


1:23 - Can you share a little about you, your family, and your story?

7:53 - How did you know that school was not be the best option for your son?

11:05 - What is "deschooling"?

13:30 - When does deschooling end?

15:45 - What assumptions did you have to work through during the deschooling process?

18:30 - "What if my child is 'doing nothing'?"

20:45 - What do you think about unlimited screen time?

26:10 - How can I deal with my anxiety about my children gaming?

30:15 - What does your gaming son do now?

32:08 - What does it mean for an activity or app to be "educational"?

34:30 - How did your unschooled children learn to read?

39:45 - How did your unschooled children learn to write?

46:48 - How did your unschooled children go to college?

49:45 - What happens when unschoolers choose to go to school?

52:10 - What happens when we force children to go to school?

57:40 - How can people connect with you?

59:30 - What is one piece of advice that you would give to a new unschooling parent?



***CONNECT WITH ESTHER***


Instagram: @aplaceonahill
Blog: www.aplaceonahill.com
Podcast: TheUnschool Space





***ADDITIONAL RESOURCES***


Reading and Typing Program
Tales of a Toxic Teacher Book
Deschooling Diary Book