I love hearing that you didn't learn cursive, I'm not sure my unschooled children will and, as someone who did all the school stuff, it's always great to hear that things like cursive aren't essential to adult success (of course I know that, but doubts always happen). It's true that Halloween is one of the only times we knock on random people's doors and they greet us joyfully.
I relate so much to the time available sentiment! When days are hard and I want to give up homeschooling, I always come back to the things, like piano, that would instantly be too much for my almost 8 year old. A lot of things keep me homeschooling when times are tough, but the gift of time for my children is number one.
GIRL! I also claim Halloween is my favorite (though I detest costumes AND decorating) because of the communal feast vibes! No family drama. Just a public promenade.
I love hearing that you didn't learn cursive, I'm not sure my unschooled children will and, as someone who did all the school stuff, it's always great to hear that things like cursive aren't essential to adult success (of course I know that, but doubts always happen). It's true that Halloween is one of the only times we knock on random people's doors and they greet us joyfully.
I relate so much to the time available sentiment! When days are hard and I want to give up homeschooling, I always come back to the things, like piano, that would instantly be too much for my almost 8 year old. A lot of things keep me homeschooling when times are tough, but the gift of time for my children is number one.
GIRL! I also claim Halloween is my favorite (though I detest costumes AND decorating) because of the communal feast vibes! No family drama. Just a public promenade.