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Torsten Klaus | Fathers in Focus: Unschooling, Masculinity and Shattering Stereotypes


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Torsten Klaus is a pioneering advocate for unschooling, a devoted father of three unschooled children, and the founder of Young Cre8ors. Torsten's passion for creativity and storytelling began in his youth when he fell in love with typewriters, cassette recorders, and the art of crafting handmade newspapers and audiobooks. This early passion evolved into a career in journalism in Berlin, where he honed his editing, screenwriting, and interviewing skills.

Torsten and his wife embarked on a transformative journey to question and redefine education long before their children were born. Over the past 15-16 years, they've explored various educational models, striving to find the perfect fit for their family while balancing work and life harmoniously.

Our conversation takes you on a deep dive into the world of unschooling, challenging the conventional wisdom of mainstream education and societal norms. We scrutinize how our own upbringings influence our parenting choices and confront the societal pressures that often dictate the traditional path of school, university, job, and mortgage.

As we delve deeper, we also address the crisis of masculinity and its impact on fatherhood, offering Torsten's invaluable insights as a powerful narrative that could inspire many. The episode also highlights Torsten's commendable work with Young Cre8ors, an online platform designed to empower youth with breakthrough ideas in a respectful and creative environment.

This isn't just a discussion about unschooling; it's an expansive conversation about conscious parenting, alternative education choices, and the courage to challenge norms. We wrap up by emphasizing the significance of positive family examples and their potential ripple effect on society. Tune in for an enthralling and empowering dialogue with Torsten Klaus, and open your mind to the transformative possibilities of unschooling.

šŸ—“ļø Recorded October 11th, 2023. šŸ“Coma Ruga, Spain


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https://www.linkedin.com/in/torstenklaus/

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