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RE: Unschooling 101 Part III: Bodily Autonomy
So glad you enjoyed it. It really is hard. It's always been the toughest bit for me, but I really love seeing them make good choices on their own. And also learning from poor choices.
You have a really good perspective; watching them make good choices would feel very rewarding. I often talk about giving our kids space to explore and make mistakes because when they learn consequences early, they make better decisions later. I guess I always thought about this tactic in the form of play and not with sleep or food. I may have to try this, though I admit it will be a huge shift in my way of thinking. Thanks again for sharing. -Aimee
Ps. Upvoting your comment to make up for missing the article upvoting window. 😊
It is a really big shift, but im mostly quite pleased. Ive always said good parenting is much harder. Children whipped into obedience may be "better behaved" at 3 or even 8, but i guarantee they pay the piper in the teenage years and probably well into adulthood. Loving, attaching, guiding, and trusting are so much harder and take so much more time and effort. Starting with play is a great place to start. Be gentle with yourself.
Thanks also for the comment upvote! I always wondered how that worked when the post had paid out already. Good to know!
Thank you. I have really enjoyed connecting with you and I look forward to reading more of your content. Cheers, Aimee
Likewise. I've got a cloth diapering post coming tomorrow!