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Comment on ‘Radical Parenting’ on Discovery Health by Kristi

Kristi — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:47 +0000

I watched, and it was OK. It actually came at a good time for my family. My 10 year old had a bad experience at a neighbor’s house where an older child (14) attacked her on homeschooling (how come you can’t spell well, you aren’t learning anything at home, how are you going to go to college?) I immediately showed her the program (I recorded it) as a validation that there are many other families like us and to look at how happy they are! She rolled her eyes at the “experts”, lol. I did not like the title, though (the word “radical” has become rather cliche). I believe that these types of family models will become more common. I was OK with the show having a variety of families since we also practice attachment parenting with our 2 year old.

Comment on ‘Radical Parenting’ on Discovery Health by michele james-parham

michele james-parham — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:28:29 +0000

Thanks for the link Darcel. I liked your post and how you shared your husband’s opinions and reactions as well. Both my husband and a friend who was over didn’t think that what was portrayed was all that radical. As my husband said, “it could have been our family, our son…he sure is a genius, but fouled mouthed…”. And my friend said, “I didn’t see children running around with knives or anything”. I don’t think it seemed radical to us, because we’re all living it to some degree or another.

Comment on ‘Radical Parenting’ on Discovery Health by Darcel

Darcel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:08:57 +0000

I did watch it. I wish it would have been an hour long segment on unschooling. I also would have loved to see experts who do unschool. It would have been great to see a range of families from young children to adults, and how unschooling looks for their families.

We are coming up on our first year of unschooling. I wrote a post on my thoughts on the show.

http://themahoganyway.blogspot.com/2010/03/discovery-health-special-radical.html

Comment on Ebb & Flow by michele james-parham

michele james-parham — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:34:06 +0000

Littletree is *most* welcome! Hope she raises enough money soon for her own computer!

Comment on Ebb & Flow by Majikfaerie

Majikfaerie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:26:28 +0000

littletree would like to say thank you!

Comment on Ebb & Flow by michele james-parham

michele james-parham — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:58:53 +0000

they usually do!

Comment on Ebb & Flow by Matthew C

Matthew C — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:50:00 +0000

Having lots of visitors is great- just as long as they take their shoes off.

Comment on Ebb & Flow by michele james-parham

michele james-parham — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:27:13 +0000

Thanks Sherri! I think there’s just something in the air this year. I can feel it; it’s different than years past. I’m going to eat up while I can.

Comment on Ebb & Flow by Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:22:11 +0000

I, too, have been in a welcoming, cook homey food, let the games begin, come one / come all – type mood. I like your post. Sweet props to your other half and all the friends and happy events to be on the horizon… very nice (and I don’t use that word often -though it is calm and relaxing, eh?).

Comment on Say What You Mean; Mean What You Say by michele james-parham

michele james-parham — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:06:43 +0000

Stacey! Hi there. I have been wanting to post, I have ideas, just not the best computer situation right now & it can be a huge pain in the ass to try & get posts posted with the computer I am using right now. I promise, promise, promise I will be back to blogging soon. I appreciate your words (they mean so much to me) & it makes me feel AWEsome to know that I can be inspirational for other parents on their own paths.