“Kids who are in school just visit life sometimes, and then they have to stop to do homework or go to sleep early or get to school on time. They're constantly reminded they are preparing 'for real life,' while being isolated from it.”
Quote by Sandra Dodd
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Sandra Dodd's Big Book of Unschooling
This book delves into the principles of unschooling, a child-led educational method that emphasizes learning through natural life experiences. It provides practical advice and personal anecdotes from Sandra Dodd, a prominent advocate of unschooling, to help readers understand and implement this educational philosophy in their own lives. more
Author
Sandra Dodd
Sandra Dodd, born July 24, 1953, is an American writer and educational researcher known for her pioneering work in the unschooling movement. As a mother of three, she developed her educational philosophy through personal parenting experience and extensive research. She has authored several influential books on child-led learning and is recognized as a leading voice in the alternative education community. more
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Source: Sandra Dodd's Big Book of Unschooling
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