#114: Unschooling Is Not Unparenting

People have been referring to unschooling as unparenting for decades - and nothing could be farther from the truth!When people use the term “unparenting,” they usually mean something like this:No assistance or direction from the parentsParents who don’t publicly reprimand their kids when they don’t conform socially.Parents not enforcing bed times, allowing “back talk,” – not adhering to mainstream parenting techniquesKids who seem wild in public, maybe presenting with messy hair/poor hygieneTrue UnParenting is neglect – and that’s the opposite of unschooling. People who are unparenting are ignoring, avoiding and not engaging with their children. Unschoolers fuel their child’s interests.Unschoolers expose their kids to new opportunities. Unschooling parents console their kids when things don’t work out.Unschooling parents become their child'sbiggest source of support and love. Those are the very things that make unschooling work out – unschooling parents do all of that!Sue Patterson shares why people may accuse unschoolers of unparenting, offers explanations for this misconception AND solutions to dispel the myth.SPECIAL DEAL for UNSCHOOLING MOM2MOM PODCAST LISTENERS:Creating Confidence Membership Group - without the sign up fee!2 group coaching calls every weekA Supportive community of unschooling parentsExclusive Unschooling Resource Library with over 500 PDFs, recordings, discussions, videos, and worksheets - only available to members! Access to Sue's nearly 30 years of unschooling/homeschooling experienceHere's the link for the Podcast transcript_________________________________________________________________________________________________Reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.comLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! Jumping Into Unschooling Course (for new unschoolers) Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course (for those worrying about unschooling math!) Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources