What I'd actually do is respond with, "I was asked my opinion and that's what I gave. I'm under no obligation to agree with you. I hope you enjoy your visits to the other center."
I personally would respond with this. I don't like the idea of ignoring her. I don't have to agree with her so I'd let her know I'm free to give my own opinion.
She does sound nuts. Part of making an unusual choice like unschooling is recognizing that you will face additional challenges because you are outside the mainstream. It is ludicrous to expect others to go out of their way to accommodate your choice.
This could be an unschooling opportunity for her to show her 6 year old how to respectfully voice an opinion, write a persuasive letter, or brainstorm alternative solutions. Sounds like she isn't going that route though.
She does sound nuts. Part of making an unusual choice like unschooling is recognizing that you will face additional challenges because you are outside the mainstream. It is ludicrous to expect others to go out of their way to accommodate your choice.
This could be an unschooling opportunity for her to show her 6 year old how to respectfully voice an opinion, write a persuasive letter, or brainstorm alternative solutions. Sounds like she isn't going that route though.
Why is this called unschooling, though? Sounds like a run of the mill "teaching moment" of which a parent of a "normally schooled" child could also take advantage.
Sometimes parent just teach their kids shit, no label needed!
(@carmensandiego - not bashing you, but the "unschooling" movement where you learn from life. Everyone else learns from life, too!).
Oh I have no idea. I agree with you and was using that phrase tongue-in-cheek.
Post by imojoebunny on Sept 2, 2014 19:58:14 GMT -5
I would do nothing, but I don't do well with highly sensitive people. I prefer people who are too busy enjoying life to feel like everyone is out to get them.
Keep in mind the author is in favor of the concept and runs a business related to this.
People I've known who have unschooled did so after a bad school experience, generally with children who are at least intermediate grades and who have special needs that weren't being accommodated in school.
Not a fan personally, I have a hard time wondering if this is an effective strategy for a child so young with an infant and toddler at home.
I think she sounds crazy cakes and I would slowly back away lol. BUT I will say that if the center advertises itself as Birth to Age 6 then I do think they should have programs appealing to the upper end of that age group. Granted, those likely would be after traditional school hours and not cater to her brand of "education" but I don't think asking for programs for older kids is out of line in and of itself if that is how the center bills itself.