Unschooling is a growing movement for those looking for an alternative to

the traditional schooling system. Ben Hewitt — modern homesteader,

unschooling father and author — calls it "self-directed, adult-facilitated

life learning” or “immersion learning.” In this episode, Ben shares his

experience with unschooling his two boys on their Vermont homestead. Rather

than sitting at a desk, in a fluorescent-lit classroom, memorizing facts

all day, Ben’s boys’ days are spent doing things like building barns,

apprenticing with a local blacksmith and foraging food for that night’s

dinner. Our conversation is fascinating, and whether or not you are a

parent (or soon-to-be parent), if you went through traditional schooling

for any portion of your life (most of us), you are sure to enjoy this show!

Episode Breakdown:

* How Ben & his family raise and forage 90% of their calories

* Self-directed, adult-facilitated life-learning

* Role of mentors in unschooling

* A day in the life of Ben’s kids

* Immersive learning in rural vs urban environments

* Induced busy-ness and time management

* How to get started with unschooling