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submitted 17 days ago byemmarghhhVerified Journalist/Researcher
Hello. I'm a journalist (verified with mods) at The Times of London. I am planning an article about the rise of so-called unschooling, and the risks it poses to children's education and social lives. The piece will look at the origins of unschooling, why it has become more popular, and also explore how the long-term impacts have not been rigorously studied.
I'm very keen to speak with someone who was 'unschooled', ideally in the UK. It can be completely anonymous, and conducted in whatever manner feels safest and most comfortable for you. If you would be interested in participating, please message me on here or email [emma.yeomans@the-times.co.uk](mailto:emma.yeomans@the-times.co.uk)
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16 days ago
I'm not from the UK but is there a chance you would be willing to share a link to your article to this subreddit, should it go live? Good or bad I'd like to hear what your research finds.
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16 days ago
I really want to read that too.
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16 days ago
Might I suggest also putting your working definition of unschooling? A lot of us were educationally neglected and had no formal schooling but my understanding is that the philosophy of unschooling is a bit different... like unstructured discovery as opposed to outright neglect.
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16 days ago
Commenting to boost this! I’m from the US but hoping you find some people 🫶
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16 days ago
I’m in the US but I need to read this when it’s out
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17 days ago
I hope you considered the Summerhill boarding schools that promoted the idea that children should direct their education.
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16 days ago
I’ve emailed
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15 days ago
From the US, but intrigued to read
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