Episode 31: Unschooling in Large Families with Lauren Arikan

In today's episode of the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast, I have the privilege and honor of introducing you to Lauren Arikan. Lauren is an unschooling mother of 4 and the Maryland State Delegate for District 7. She has a passion for providing educational freedom for as many children as possible. Join us as we have an unschooling conversation that can change the world!

3:20 - Can you share about you, your family, and your story?
9:51 - What ideas or principles stuck out to you about the unschooling philosophy?
17:30 - How do you navigate supporting the unique interests of multiple people?
25:25 - How did you transition from dealing with concerns about unschooling to having peace?
27:40 - How do you and your spouse feel about unschooling?
29:00 - How does your family react to your homeschooling?
36:00 - What concerns do you have about our education system and what do you think can be done about them?
38:45 - What is deschooling?
44:00 - What did the deschooling process look like for you?
49:50 - What advice would you have for people who are considering unschooling?
59:50 - Is there any last piece of advice that you would like to share?
1:02:00 - How can people connect with you?

***CONNECT WITH LAUREN***
Facebook: Lauren Arikan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009171651873
Instagram: @DeepRedMaryland
Twitter: @DeepRedMaryland

***RECOMMENDED RESOURCES***
BOOK: Free to Learn by Peter Gray - https://www.amazon.com/Free-to-Learn-Peter-Gray-audiobook/dp/B07BQHBK82/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DLOZ1JKEU7FQ&keywords=free+to+learn&qid=1658840118&sprefix=free+to+learn%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1

BOOK: Tales of a Toxic Teacher by Angela Harders - https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Toxic-Teacher-Exposing-Schools-ebook/dp/B09MQJGWVZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38M310GIF32K4&keywords=tales+of+a+toxic+teacher&qid=1658840178&sprefix=tales+of+a+toxic+teacher%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1

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I'm looking forward to connecting with you and having a conversation that can change the world!