tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post9068718545827045630..comments2023-06-19T07:55:59.016-07:00Comments on Montessori ici: Homeschool or school at homeNeptunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-62704190129746590752010-06-22T02:13:34.000-07:002010-06-22T02:13:34.000-07:00You know, even if consciously I know that I want a...You know, even if consciously I know that I want another type of education for my children, I am still confined to the boundaries set by my experience. I have a hard time escaping this. And THIS in itself makes me want to provide something else for my children. I so want them to be free and not limited to unreal boudaries set by somebody else's standard. (whether it is individual or as a society...)<br>Before I was finally able to become a college professor, I struggled so much in finding my path. And I remember being stuck within those limits and not being able to get off the mainstream boat (you need to go to school, have good grades, get a diploma to be able to do something...)<br>I cannot wait to be able to break free!neptune7http://petithappiness.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-63721614935777885862010-06-22T12:04:38.000-07:002010-06-22T12:04:38.000-07:00I am so glad you enjoyed Tammy's workshop! I, ...I am so glad you enjoyed Tammy's workshop! I, too thought it may not pertain to me, but as it turns out- it does. Very much food for thought...<br><br><br><br>DonnaDonna Ashtonhttp://thewaldorfconnection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-35117715501915720332010-06-22T14:10:35.000-07:002010-06-22T14:10:35.000-07:00Indeed! I never thought it would have this effect...Indeed! I never thought it would have this effect on me. I knew, but I had not realize the situation. And suddenly, a new door of endless possibilities has opened...neptune7http://petithappiness.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-9541999066931456632010-06-22T01:20:20.000-07:002010-06-22T01:20:20.000-07:00Thinking the way we've been trained to is a ha...Thinking the way we've been trained to is a hard habit to break, even when we're conscious of it. I have to back-track on this all the time.Arwenhttp://sporschool.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-29772936082361164472010-06-24T00:52:27.000-07:002010-06-24T00:52:27.000-07:00Well, I don't know when it became so clear for...Well, I don't know when it became so clear for me that I can't deny it - my vision is to create a house where our children can learn from precisely everything... whenever they feel like they are up to (this is if I assume for a moment that learning indeed happens only when there an intention to learn - I don't agree with that, even if I am 34, I still claim that I learn, from everything, always, and if I wish anything to myself, is to continue learning).. it doesn't matter how you call it "unschooling" or Montessori or Waldorf.. as long as we cherish this natural ability in our children and are there for them to only assist them, gently, with no pushing...Mirihttp://mychilddiary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-9992739060381927042010-07-08T06:55:32.000-07:002010-07-08T06:55:32.000-07:00I agree. But it is the HOW that is not always eas...I agree. But it is the HOW that is not always easy to find. This is where I am struggling right now.neptune7http://petithappiness.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-46609322648390747982010-07-08T08:17:35.000-07:002010-07-08T08:17:35.000-07:00well... it is a well known daily struggle here too...well... it is a well known daily struggle here too..:)Mirihttp://mychilddiary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com