#180: Establishing a Modern Day Homestead and Unschooling

Philosophy

Unschooling, as explained by Ben Hewitt, diverges from traditional education by emphasizing a child-led approach. Unlike conventional homeschooling, which often follows a set curriculum, unschooling allows children the freedom to pursue their interests, making room for organic learning experiences. Ben highlights the philosophy behind unschooling:

Our style is to try to make room for learning to happen.

--- Ben Hewitt

This approach fosters a more personalized education, adapting to each child's unique needs and interests 1 2.

   

Environment

Creating a conducive learning environment is crucial in unschooling. Ben Hewitt emphasizes the importance of a supportive atmosphere where parents actively facilitate their children's learning. He notes that unschooling is not a hands-off approach; rather, it requires significant parental involvement to provide learning opportunities and mentorship.

It would be a heck of a lot easier to just send our kids to school.

--- Ben Hewitt

This commitment allows children to explore diverse skills and knowledge areas beyond the constraints of a traditional school setting 3 4.