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  By willowtoys

  Feb 15, 2011
  Product Description Radical Unschooling is a progressive parenting philosophy, which includes children learning at home. It is different from homeschooling in that children are not forced to follow curriculum lessons and tests. Radical Unschooling philosophy focuses on trust of a child's innate ability to learn without coercion and invites children to explore their passions. The parent's role is to facilitate their interests and curiosity. Radical Unschooling - the book - focuses also on the evolutionary aspect of parenting and human consciousness. We are parenting and educating our children today to succeed in a joyful, productive life by following their passions, not someone else's agenda. The main presentations are - School is only one of many choices for our children in our technologically advanced world. - Forced learning isn't effective and causes more damage than formerly thought. - Respecting a child's choice and autonomy is an evolution of understanding and birth right of... More > every human. - Learning and life are not separate. Learning is pleasurable if it is not forced on us. - Separating life into subjects isn't necessary or natural. - Humans learn from all that they do and experience in life, not just what our culture deems ''educational.'' - The main focus of parenting today is obedience and meeting the needs of the parent. This has to change if we want our children to live in a peaceful world. Moreover, Radical Unschooling is just radical enough to herald a wake up call to our culture because of the truth the philosophy speaks. About the Author Dayna Martin is a passionate radical unschooling advocate who enjoys speaking about her unique and joyful family life. Dr Phil invited Dayna and Joe Martin to be his featured guests on the Dr. Phil Show in 2007. They introduced 50 million global viewers to radical unschooling and respectful, peaceful parenting. The whole Martin family appeared on Fox News in Sept. 2008, promoting Radical Unschooling in a segment with John Taylor Gatto, three-time NYC Teacher of the Year. Dayna is an inspiring speaker and writer who promotes freedom and peace through loving kindness and acceptance. Dayna is wife to Joe and proud mother of four unschooled children. The Martin family lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and enjoys traveling the country in their motor home speaking at conferences about Radical Unschooling and inspiring everyone they meet.< Less
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