The BIG Home Ed Conversations Kelly Rigg & Ashley Vanerio

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the benefits of traveling with kids and the value of hands-on experiences in education. They share personal stories of their recent travels and how it has enhanced their children's learning. They also express their frustration with schools cracking down on attendance and the lack of freedom for families to make their own choices. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, play, and learning alongside children. The conversation explores the idea of incorporating different subjects into homeschooling through real-world experiences and hands-on learning. It emphasizes the importance of taking learning outside of the traditional classroom setting and allowing children to explore and engage with the world around them. The conversation also discusses the limitations of the current education system and the need for a more holistic approach to learning. The hosts encourage parents to think creatively and find ways to make learning relevant and practical for their children.

 

Keywords traveling with kids, hands-on experiences, education, school attendance, freedom, curiosity, play, learning alongside children, homeschooling, real-world experiences, hands-on learning, traditional classroom, education system, holistic approach, creativity, practical learning

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the US school system for a compare and contrast on the UK system discussed last time. The conversation explores the flaws and limitations of the traditional school system, highlighting issues such as poor teaching, lack of support and resources, inflexibility, and missed opportunities for learning. It discusses the pressures and stress that students face, the negative messaging and social dynamics within schools, and the constant need to compare and compete. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be themselves, to form their own opinions and values, and to pursue their own interests and paths. It concludes by highlighting the benefits of homeschooling in providing a more individualized and flexible education that focuses on collaboration rather than competition. Keywords: US school system, extracurricular activities, college applications, school start dates, standardized testing, school system, traditional education, flaws, limitations, poor teaching, lack of support, inflexibility, missed opportunities, pressures, stress, negative messaging, social dynamics, comparison, competition, individuality, opinions, values, homeschooling, collaboration.

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the UK school system and the issues they have with it. They talk about the compulsory schooling age, the emphasis on standardized testing, the lack of play-based learning, the long hours children spend in school, and the elitism associated with academia. They also touch on the challenges faced by teachers, including large class sizes, lack of support for children with special needs, and the disillusionment and frustration many teachers experience. Overall, they highlight the need for a more flexible and inclusive education system. It discusses the pressure on students to choose their career path at a young age and the limited options available to them. The conversation also highlights the lack of support for vocational education and the negative perception of non-academic paths. The hosts express their concerns about the impact of the school system on mental health and advocate for a more flexible and inclusive approach to education.

Keywords: UK school system, compulsory schooling, standardized testing, play-based learning, long hours, elitism, challenges for teachers, flexible education, school system, education, career path, vocational education, mental health

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley explore the concept of de-schooling and how traditional schooling has affected individuals as adults. They discuss the origins of schooling and the ideologies behind it, highlighting the influence of wealthy white men in history and now the affluence of the elite industrialists in how we are educated. The conversation delves into the arbitrary nature of educational standards and the need to question the current school system. The hosts recommend books that provide insights into de-schooling and the flaws of traditional education. Overall, it encourages parents to take back power and trust themselves in choosing home education.  

Keywords: de-schooling, traditional schooling, education, home education, curriculum, ideologies, outdoor play, educational standards, school system, origins, history, industrial leaders, government policies, limitations, frustrations, academics, practical skills, flexibility, alternative approaches, education otherwise.


00:00 Introduction to De-schooling
09:49 Questioning Educational Standards
29:30 Limitations and Frustrations of the Current Education System
36:55 The Impact of the School System on Thinking and Behaviour
44:48 Taking Back Power: Choosing Alternative Approaches to Education

In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the impact of Western culture on parenting and home education. They explore the importance of slowing down, being present, and meeting our own needs as parents, the role of technology and the challenges of balancing screen time with other activities and the need to observe and appreciate our children's natural behaviours and to create a home education / homeschooling environment that allows for flexibility and individuality. Overall, they encourage parents to prioritize pleasure, connection, and self-care in their homeschooling journey.

 

Key words: Western culture, parenting, homeschooling, home education, slowing down, presence, needs, technology, screen time, observation, flexibility, individuality, pleasure, connection, self-care

In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the myth that home-educated kids are sheltered. They explore what people mean by sheltered and why it's important not to shelter children too much. They also discuss the possible limitations of home education and how to overcome them, including the importance of street-wiseness and resilience. 

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00:00 Introduction 10:39 Debunking the Myth: Home-Educated Kids Are Not Sheltered 28:07 Embracing Diversity: Real-World Experiences of Home-Educated Children 35:58 Dispelling the Myths of Homeschooling 45:49 Teaching Children about the Real World 53:27 Addressing Socialization, Mental Health, and Body Image

 

Keywords: home education, sheltered, limitations, diversity, street-wiseness, resilience, socialization, homeschooling, sheltering, myths, socialization, mental health, body image, education