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2061: How My Son Learned to Read When We Stopped Trying to Teach Him by Isaac Morehouse on Unschooling & Self-Directed Learning
08 Feb 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2061: Isaac Morehouse shares a transformative experience with his son's learning journey, illustrating the profound impact of unschooling. By stepping back from conventional teaching methods and embracing a more natural, interest-led approach, his son discovered the joy of reading on his own terms. This narrative challenges the conventional wisdom on education and underscores the importance of trust in a child's innate ability to learn. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/06/30/how-my-son-learned-to-read-when-we-stopped-trying-to-teach-him/ Quotes to ponder: "Reading was always an activity that interrupted his day and was associated with expectant and often visibly stressed parents." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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