RE: What's Up With School, Anyway? Insight into the game--What it would be like to be a FREE child--The Joys of Unlocking the Genius Within!
I loved this post, @everlove - how brave you were in taking the plunge into a new paradigm with your children, and how many have come after you pioneers. We who unschool are at the forefront of that wave now, of course: with so many pressures being applied to ensure conformity, we are the brave ones now. And you - with your Garden of Eden - are still mentoring, guiding, guardian of those little ones who shelter beneath your wise yet playful wings. It makes me smile to know that you are there, loving them, nurturing and supporting them. I have no human little ones in my life at the moment - my girl is 14, and my 'babies' are my feather friends (chickens and chicks) at present. I look around and I know for sure that I am more of a friend to and more respectful towards those birds than most British parents are towards their children. They don't know what to make of me when I interact with their youngsters as people worthy of every respect, but the children always respond beautifully and with wonder and gratitude, as I know they do to you. I look forward to reading more of your posts, and seeing more of your work. From my rebel heart to yours - Jay ❤
I once told my children that I believed unschoolers would change the world. My daughter's reply was: "Mom, unschooling parents will change the world. In fact you already are. You have taken your most precious beings and followed your heart with them against all odds. You are breaking the mold and giving us a chance to be free." I took a deep breath and patted myself on the back for taking the leap and following my intuition, even though there were no examples to show me it would all turn out ok. I began unschooling with fears, disbelief that it was possible and keeping my ideas and opinions about it mostly to myself as i was encountering opposition (of course a reflection of me and my own inner struggles). But then I had an epiphany that showed me that all of this had nothing to do with my children, so they didn't need to become anything as they were everything already. I realized I was the one who was limited, biased, fearful and indoctrinated and that I had to work on myself and stay out of their way. They were empowered to make their own choices and showed me how truly easy being a parent could be and also how difficult it could be when faced with resistance because of ideas I brought forward from my childhood. I loved this awakening with them and our journey we have had together. I am truly grateful for the broader perspective and for having had some contrast that really grounds the beauty of this life of thrival. Grateful to share the amazing possibilities.
Reading this reply brought tears to my eyes, @everlove... What an absolutely beautiful, deeply moving validation from your daughter; and what a beautiful, liberating realisation from deep within you which has ushered in so much joy and growth in your own life and the lives of those around you. These are the moments in which we truly open ourselves to the endless possibilities which life actually is...These are the moments in which All That Is speaks to us and through us... Thank you for sharing these words and insights! With love to you and yours, Jay ❤❤❤
Because you've walked the walk you know what a journey it can be and how blessed we are to have the opportunity to evolve so much and share our awareness with our children, and them with us. What an honor bestowed upon us to hold this space for their freedom! Infinite blessings in return. <3