As an 18 year old that was "Unschooled" his whole life, I can safely say that this an extremely unethical way to raise children. Now days I struggle with learning disabilities and I'm slow to process information. Along with that, trying to socialize is extremely stressful for me even among friends and family, thus it is very hard for me to form connections properly. I beg any parent that sees this not to do this to your kids, don't let them end up as fucked up as me.
There is still a way for you to learn English skills first. Reading and writing, you would have to start with baby books just like any other illiterate adult. There are videos these days for children to teach them how to read, write, spell and various other things.
Your writing skills are pretty good from this post, actually. I left school at 15 and eventually found salvation at a community college, then university. If you are as honest with others as you appear to be here, I think quality people will find their way into your life.
I felt like my parents were strict when I was a kid and hated the rules and other students bugged me, but now I’m grateful for all of it. I learned social skills, learned to follow the rules, how to manage my time and keep track of my responsibilities. Im grateful they decided to not go with this parenting method-I don’t even think this was a thing when I was a kid, or at least not as mainstream…I have goals and plans and I wouldn’t have been able to take steps toward and do had I been “unschooled”. I think it’s too extreme
My parents did the same thing so I wouldn’t leave them. I did. I struggle. I learn. It is so hard though. I know I’m behind for my age, but I just remind myself I am ahead of others in the same situation as well. Trying to appear normal to others is so tiring.
I went to an "untraditional school". We still had to learn history, math, science ect. They just encouraged us to study what we're interested in within those guidelines. It actually worked out really well and the kids who graduated actually cared about (and had) a well rounded education. Kids definitely still need structure, discipline and to learn to handle being told no. But maybe our public school system could use a bit more balance between just learning to be good test takers and nurturing a child's interests.
if anyone is interested in an update: Devin is married and owns a house, one of the daughters works at a restaurant, and the other daughter lives at home with her boyfriend. The parents are divorced and the mom has gotten remarried. She still believes in unschooling
Cassidy Bell - Well, the parents might finally figure that out when the "kids" are still living at home with them 50 years from now because they had no clue how to get or keep a job and support themselves.
I'm conflicted about this on one hand they could learn alot of day to day life skills like cooking but on the other I could see how it could get out of hand really quickly. But on a side note I dont remember 90% of what I learned in school and I dont think our kids learn actual life skills in school. I learned so much more relevant info from Google than school. Now I will never let my kids be free range because I know what it's like when they are out of control but I do think our current school system has flaws.
I’m a teacher and I can tell you this is a form of neglect. There’s a thing called educational neglect and it’s where the parents neglect the educational needs of the child. So kids can actually get taken away from parents who do “unschooling”
Um ya so, no your wrong. The law says that if your homeschooling and your child fills requirements up to 2 grades lower that them your fine . I javelin been unschooling for years and it's simply learning through life instead of having a practical 9-5 job starting when your six . Unschoolers are always put down for not teaching when really we have taught our kids ever since they were born . If you don't you to go to school to learn to speak and walk then why would you need to go for math and history
@@channing_alise Because sometimes things in life are ALOT more complicated than walking. Does that unschooled kid want to be a pilot? He better learn ADVANCED math...Or no pilot.
as someone who grew up with this kind of BS parenting and is suffering for it, I just want people to know that if you do this crap, you are handicapping your kids for life. they will be behind all their peers and spend years of their life having to get extra schooling and help to try to fix the problem you caused. Doing this is intentionally causing harm to your child.
This is extremely true. I'm dealing with this right now. I did have former education before covid but my two little brothers did not. I could only imagine how its gonna be for them when they get older.. I'm trying to teach myself algebra‚ history‚ science‚ biology‚ ect. which is extremely hard if you have been through a similar situation. No thanks to my parent who sit on their phone all day or my other parent who is gone most of the day doing god knows what and are somehow still providing enough money to provide for us. If you cant set your child up for success when they grow up‚ don't have one. Plain. And. Simple. Im very sorry that you have experienced something similar.. nobody deserves this hell all because your parents are lazy.
PoOh- I was hoping she’d make the whole family look dumber than they did. She should have set the whole bunch up. Take them shopping, give them a bunch of change, and tell them to figure it out. Or have one read a story out loud. Lmao
Yeah. A lot of these "hands off" parenting tactics are really just an excuse to be lazy and neglect your children, or intentionally ruin their lives while pretending to be a caring person because the parents want them to be losers just like them.
@@LexlutherVII well you don't need to know to know who Christopher Columbus was or not even anything related to story , chemistry or fancy maths but at the very least you learn how to use basic math , have some discipline , work in groups and work alone when necessary. If you want to be a doctor , a lawyer or an engineer you have no option but to attend school and then college but if you're fine with a minimum wage job then school was never meant for you
I’m homeschooled, and this is embarrassing. All the mom is doing when asked about her kids future is deflecting. These kids genuinely won’t be able to function in society.
Caring for your kids doesn't necessarily all mean to make and keep them happy, you need to make sure they can function in this world or they won't be able to support themselves. This is downgrowding to society to watch. How are they going to get jobs if they dont understand basic math?
I was homeschooled and we got to explore a lot of our interests. We spent a lot of time working on our own projects. But that was not the core of our education, not by far. We had to do a lot of structured academic work. My mom's approach was unconventional, but critical thinking skills and typical academic standards were at the heart of it. She wanted us to want to learn, and to know how to govern our own intellectual journeys towards whatever successes we desired. My heart breaks when I see families like this who intentionally rob their children of education in any form. Because that's what she's doing. They will not be equipped to make anything out of their "interests" without first catching up on fundamentals they would have been better off learning as kids.
My child was very confident and happy prior to starting school. I see a change in her spirits now that she’s in kindergarten. She’s had a hard time interacting with kids who were not very nice, getting up early , etc. As much as it breaks my heart , i know she NEEDS this. My job is not to make things easier for her or indulge her. My job is to expose her to as many people and situations as possible and be right there to support her, teach her right from wrong and guide her so when she’s an adult she can handle it in her own. We added extra curricular activities to build confidence. You can’t just deprive your child of opportunities, of the ability to be a functioning adult. Even if they choose to be completely off grid someday, there are still chores and responsibilities, they will still have to deal with hard things in life. This is child neglect in my opinion.
You should see these kids now. They're well read, well educated, and working for their own money using their passions. The eldest has made costumes for the show Vikings even before he graduated high school. The daughter pursues modeling and is a RU-vidr (the whole family is actually). The third child creates and sells her stuff. The fourth is enjoying life as a child. They're living their dream life. Ignorance really is the worst kind of limitation and handicap.
She’s the kind of lady who blames misspelled words on her pencil. Actually that’s probably not the best example considering she doesn’t care about needing to write...
Carole M and those kids screaming near the baby bunnies and the pug?? Those pets must be traumatised. And that kid holding the baby bunny and the dog like that?. Honestly and the mum isn’t even punishing them for that
@Cyrsclin I couldn't tell, because mom mentioned them being able to read what they want. They may not be able to. That's sad. At least teach them to read and do basic math. That would give them a chance to learn from books
I agree with he fact that many of the things the school system teaches is unnecessary, especially in older grades, but I dont agree with this video. Most of the things children learn in elementary and middle school are very important in the real world, and the things they learn in high school are important if they want a career in that subject. My school follows a British education system, where at grade 9/year 10, students choose 5 subjects, along with english and math, they want to study in the next 2 years. And then at grade 11/year 12 we choose 3 subjects to study until we graduate. I like this because we still learn all the essentials, but we also have some choice in what we learn.
My school has similar electives like that too. We also have the choice in 11th and 12th grade to go to another trade school that focuses on what you want to do in college half the day. It's good preparation.
@@jalisaalanaye1662 I'm not begging for likes, they don't matter that much. However, the more likes I get the more likely a follow up video is going to come up, which is my main objective. Instead of being a sad, triggered person, why don't you take a course on how to improve your grammar. ☮️
They're actually a super sweet family. The kids have calmed down a lot. I saw their blueberry picking video, and when they questioned if they could pick one blueberry from the farmed area, they were all like "nooo!" I do like school and having a formal form of education, but I also love the idea of kids having more time to pursue and just be kids. Kid's have it a little more stressful now then they use to. My cousin has like three classes in addition to school. Swimming, martial arts and piano. One has like four, with the addition of figure skating. I
@Sophia Lane - LOL. Is better to meet with the exact same small group of people everyday for 13 years or have the freedom to meet new people from around the world everyday?
Her answer "do you think it's necessary?" To learn about history and government? YES IF THEY INTEND TO VOTE YES!!!! The parents just seem lazy to me. I get it. 4 kids to school everyday is hard. But they're doing a disservice to their children.
Sea Otter Productions -- That statement shocked me as well. Do those kids never have to take exams and meet government curriculum milestones? Where was this video done? In Canada you can homeschool your kids, but they have to take standardized tests at Grades 3, 6, 9 and 12 to make sure they are keeping up with their schooled peers. You can't just let your kids run wild and only study what they like - what kid would ever CHOOSE to do Math or Physics if they didn't have to?!! I just got the sense all the way through this video that the parents are just mega--lazy when it comes to educating their kids. They take a field trip to a weather station and don't learn a single thing. The mother just reads the cue cards that come with each display while the kids are running wild at the other end of the room. They learned absolutely nothing on that trip.
State Slave In real life? As a human adult? It’s the same rules for everyone. There are punishments for breaking rules. Laws can be “rewritten or redefined” but they’re still laws.
Swordbird98 Wrong. Bring Johnnie Cochran back from the dead, and you can get away with murder. The law is very unevenly applied. Rules are for the middle class. The poor break the rules; the wealthy find "loopholes."
Swordbird98 right on! I definitely am not happy with the public schooling. I believe in homeschooling so you can focus on your child's intrerest and strengths but u are absolutely right. Life has rules and boundaries that if you do not teach your kids they will more then likely fail as adults. In curious to see what these kids are doing 10 years from now
My husband is a public high school teacher and he frequently has to teach students things they’ve not previously learnt for various reasons. One of the hardest things teachers have to overcome is trying to teach children who come from homes where rules are not enforced and where the parents fail to engage in their children’s education. It’s so very frustrating for him because he works long hours-evenings and weekends grading papers and writing lesson plans, but if a kid’s family doesn’t place a priority on education, then it makes his job harder. Of course, everyone blames the instructors instead of the homes lives of some of these kids.
@Renn I beg to differ,these kids don't a chance in the real world.This is lazy parenting I can't even call this parenting,it's lazy at it's it's worst.These kids will never be able to function in the job world without education! And as far as random comments,I bet it's safe to say the majority have been or still are parents who have raised thier children in structure,rules,school,and have children who have started carreers of thier own.These are voices of experience.
@Renn no,not cynical NB just life experience.,a parent of 2 adult children.One of which served in the military and has started a carreer in the medical field which requires a education.Go back and re-read the comments from the kids who actually we're raised in that manner and stated that it left them at a dissavantage point n thier lives.
What happens if one of the children reads some Shakespeare or Twain and finds their passion to be a great poet or writer. But they've been robbed of that opportunity because all they know is jumping off the walls.
Brandon Beesley welll not rly... they are all actually doing very well ! devon is a carpenter and metalworker, tiff is a model and ivy and orion are still teens
“I just personally don’t believe that humans learn best when they’re trying to learn something that someone else is telling them” that’s the point lady
There are young girls in Africa and the Middle East who risk their lives on a daily basis to try to get some type of education. Some of these girls are murdered by their fathers for getting an education. This family just makes me sick, the way they discuss not needing an education. Not having to know world history, math... What kind of life are you getting your children ready for?? They probably can't even get a job at McDonald's since that can't do simple addition and subtraction. I feel bad for these kids...
Malala herself is fighting for girls education and children’s education and there’s these dumb people not bringing their kids to school that’s not good parents
MaryJane Blues - even sending them to school requires minimal effort. u just dump them there, teachers teach, they get food, friends, breaks and in some cases counselling and life lessons. there’s no reason why they shouldn’t send them to school. i edited this for clarity. if you wanna debate, talk about these points bc that’s essentially what i’m saying. i’m in NO WAY supporting free range upbringing like a lot of you interpret me to be. i’ll only bother replying from now if you’re gonna actually use these points. responded enough and barely any of you will listen to my explanation. ta 😚
lil egg no, you have to prepare them for the next school day helping them with hw, making sure they’re engaged in their classes, have all the things they need, getting up early each morning, picking them up after a long day, and actually paying in some way for their education and not hoarding all the money for themselves. So sending kids to school is not “lazy” for the vast majority of parents, it’s cause they actually care about the kids future rather than let their child do whatever they want bc they’re scared to tell them no
@@bobsburgers8497 - ngl it's still minimal effort especially when the kids grow up. that's what i'm saying, you don't need to spend that much effort to send your child to an actual school. if you didn't realise, i'm still actually criticising those parents because it doesn't take much effort really for them to have their kids live a normal life when they're already doing some of the things you said.
lil egg how the hell is sending your kids to school lazy? Parents work when their kids are at school. And I can tell you if they do after school activities like sports or band then they have to work way harder. Parents have to make sure their kids homework gets done, make sure they are in bed on time and wake up on time, and most parents help kids study for tests. They are preparing them for life, that isn’t lazy. What is lazy is what these parents are doing. It’s negligent and harmful.
This just makes me sad. I know that their mom equates school as a strict, over working and depressed space, but it’s so not true. The kids learn the super important social skills from being at school. I mean, not saying home school is bad, but it’s pretty obvious when you come across someone who was home schooled... if the school is doing their job, it is a fun, routine based and safe place for students. I work with SpEd kiddos and we dance and sing songs, we play and laugh, we work together and individually and we make sure that our kids know that they are safe with us and that they are loved.
mike taylor Homeschooling can work too if you provide other ways for your kids to be around other kids, like a homeschooling group or church or other things.
Statistics have shown homeschooled children do better socially later on in life and in general. They never have to deal with the bullying that other children deal with. Same with peer pressure.
I never said anything against homeschooling. My whole point is school is a necessary thing. Math and social skills are both important, whether you're going to a school or homeschooled. None of which these kids are getting.
Social skills: Posing, lying, giving in to peer pressure, intimidation, etc. And people wonder why some families try to avoid forced interaction with the masses...
I’ve been homeschooled for six years of my school life I went to public school for five years and I was bullied because of my weight and how I didn’t learn as fast as the other kids it created pressure on myself and a Ed now I’m happy and I am able to skip a grade and graduate early all in all I’m much more happier and I socialize a lot better in fact I talk to people who are older than me and I also talk to adults much more better than kids my age
I showed this to my mom and as she was watching she made the comment: "So they're like animals!" Then I thought for a minute and realized "Oh wait, isn't free range used to describe chickens?" Great minds think alike!😉
Right! Even if kids are homeschooled, parents should at least teach them things like how to follow rules. If they get away with doing whatever they want at home, they may think it’s okay to do whatever they want anywhere else. Also, leaning new things is so much fun and important if we want to survive in this world.
Yep. People who don’t at least know basic numbers and how to understand and read a language end up nowhere. They can’t even get a job as a trash collector or a fast food chef. I thought not taking kids to school was illegal (unless the laws are different in some places). Anyhow, these kids are going to be living in their parents basement, probably doing absolutely nothing (because everything involves reading and numbers nowadays), or they’re gonna be homeless on the streets.
I kinda see where this so called "mother" is coming from. The way things are taught at school does need some improving, but that doesn't mean you need to abandon school as a whole! These kids will never learn how to socialise with anyone other than their siblings and parents and will probably end up on the street or at some crappy fast food chain. Also these parents will be left the hard task of explaining to their kids how babies are made. Good luck!
It bugs me when reporters project their own values instead of simply extracting information from the interviewees in an objective / nonjudgmental manner. Like all news she clearly had an agenda to shame this lady and her family.
There’s a little bit of truth behind this… I don’t even remember plays/books from Shakespeare or Mark Twain because they are just completely irrelevant to my work. I wish I hadn’t learned it, and I wish I knew how to wipe that awful movie scene where Othello smothered his wife out of my memory, because I still have nightmares from that lmao
Maddie Sullivan those kids will grow up thinking the whole world caters to them. It's really unfair for the kids ... they have a huge rude awakening when they have to work and provide for themselves .... it starts with a bag of cookies...
Hi, I’m someone who has a family member with a degree in childhood development. One of the biggest issues in here is the lack of structure and routine. As much as they may want to stay up or what not it is so very important to have a structure and routine. A lot of times kids crave it, like my 2nd cousin who was literally so excited when given a bedtime. There is not a single social aspect in this situation which will absolutely wreck them. We need school as well to meet others and learn how to be with others and just exist. We need this to learn how to respect each other, how to make friends, how to get a job. Also the lack of diversity is quite concerning as well. Knowledge keeps our brains going and if stuff isn’t being put in then why in the world should to keep using it for simple stuff like logic. It has been proven with a coven of Nuns with Alzheimer’s practically treated themselves by being with others and that had more connections develop in their brain.
I dont think structure and routine is the biggest issue here. Many kids can thrive in their adult life without growing up with a structured bedtime. I used to stay up until 2 or 3am as a kid and had very little routine during the day (other than having to get to school each day). There were no bedtimes, weekends were basically just free time, I had free access to whatever food was in the house and the ability to pick my own snacks at the grocery store, there was lots of screen time, and the only real rules my siblings and I had were no fighting with each other and being told to stop if we were doing something that was guaranteed to lead to physical harm. I am now an adult with a very successful career, some pretty cool hobbies, and a happy life. In fact, I'd dare to say I am happier than most people I know. The freedom I had as a kid translated to a lot of independence, confidence, and creativity as a young adult, which turned into a lot of success in my mid-20s. I specifically remember going to college and watching friends make crazy bad decisions because it was their first taste of real freedom, while I focused on achieving my goals because I'd grown up with freedom and already learned how to make healthy decisions on my own. However, while structure can be pretty lax and kids can still turn out just fine, not a lot of kids can thrive in their adult life if they struggle with basic reading comprehension or math skills. You can't even work a cash register at a fast food restaurant without those skills. So I'm far more worried about the lack of learning in this situation compared to the lack of routine. Also, you say you have a family member with a degree in child development, but I actually work in a field related to child development, and the research supports what I am saying. Authoritarian parenting styles that are rigid about things like routine and rules usually have bad outcomes. Whereas authoritative (parents are still ultimately in charge and there are a few rules for safety purposes, but children have the ability to make a lot of their own choices) produce very successful kids that are able to advocate for themselves and evaluate risks in adulthood.
I was unschooled. It's not a good idea :/ stick with homeschool or public school! I thought unschooling was fun when I was little, but now I'm 18. If my friends have me their homework, I'd just stare at it and not know what the hell to do! I'm very fortunate to be somewhat talented, and to be able to make and sell sculptures. But if I end up not being able to support myself financially, I'm gonna have to get an actual job, and it probably won't be easy. :/
I agree, your sculptures are beautiful! I think the best thing you can look at right now is setting up a website and starting a small business sculpting people's pets.
I thought all you needed to be a parent was to produce offspring. A good parent feeds and clothes their child and provides shelter. A great one prepares them for life. Your definition and VoodooDolls here must be forcing them through grade school and preparing them for college debt.
i like the idea of not going to school, think of the indigenous cultures they didn't go to school but they learned the ways their tribes lived and were taught via stories. I like this!
It’s not even just about the curriculum they would learn in school, it’s about the social skills they get from being around other kids. They are literally going to be antisocial and horrible because they won’t be ready for things to not go their way.
How do you know they don't socialise with other kids? Did you never have friends outside of school as a kid? I remember socialising being nearly impossible in school compared to meeting up outside because the fact we weren't allowed to leave gave the bullies unrestricted access to their victims for 11 years, 5 days a week.
1. Loss of social interaction, leading to loneliness and depression 2. Loss of basic knowledge on biology, history, economics 3. Loss of job recourses without even middle school completion
Jordan Tyler I got to school I’m in high school rn I have socially awkward and I have bad anxiety I can’t even talk to a teacher with out getting nervous and I’ve been going to school my whole life and do we rly need history and bio like my mom doesn’t remember rly anything (she’s only 32 she had me in high school) and jobs well getting jobs r hard no matter wat I’ve applied to market basket and Dunkin’ Donuts but still nothing has happen and plus If all fails atleast there is youtube
Khalilah Anderson I’ve gone to school my whole life (I’m in high school rn) I couldn’t stand in front of my class without having an anxiety attack ppl r going to be embarrassed no matter wat they do and bullying happens everywhere no matter if u go to school or not may not happen to u or everyone but it does happen to a lot for example I got bullied online and in person in 5th grade no one care no one noticed no one bother to ask or to talk about it
Child neglect? Those kids have a huge disadvantage in the real world without a diploma... all because their mother doesn't feel like teaching them.. Wow thanks for the likes I never had this many before
Children should have the opportunity to enter college when they're of age. These poor kids are screwed. These parents could teach their kids the school stuff they really do need to know, while structuring the day in a way that best fits each kid. This is child neglect.
Seriously these kids wont even be able to pass the remedial math/English at community college let alone get a degree. They are stuck to a life of low level blue collar work whether they like it or not.
@@coffeeonthemoon college can be just as much about learning about the world around you as the diploma at the end. And in rare cases a diploma doesn't matter. Generally, those with a diploma do much better in the job market and in pretty much all other categories that statistions measure. Without my diploma I wouldn't be able to have nearly the quality of life I have now. I get to work my dream job and I am a much smarter person than before I went to college.
@@coffeeonthemoon tell that to all the jobs that require a diploma or higher education idk how they can even get their GED and go to college if they want to be something like a doctor etc Its gonna hard for them to provide for their kids🤷♀️😭
7:20 “I like being free and doing whatever i want.” this kid will never grow up understanding the value in rules and regulations. When he tries to get a job, or even do basic things like getting gas in his car it will be a HARD wake up call.
Depends man, that is a lot of flour maybe yes but if its sorta bulk production like enough for whole family could need 6-8 cups.hell I work in bakery where we make 20 kilo doughs each day
Alex yu- I think you missed his point. Normally people with even the most basic math skills would say “6-8 cups of flour”, NOT “8-6 cups...”. The kid may not really understand math at all, is our fear.
i’m just saying, at least SOME discipline is absolutely necessary for raising kids. let’s be real, nobody has ever lived a life where they can do whatever they want with no rules in place. these kids have been living in a sheltered utopia, and i’m wondering how it’s like now for them. hopefully they have managed to integrate at least somewhat into a functioning society.
I couldn't help but notice the 11 year old's voice. He doesn't pronounce his "r"s. Normally, a speech pathologist would work with him on that, but if he doesn't go to school... It's just so sad.
@@pink-roses-and-scarlet-skies I don't see a problem with being different why do we all need to talk the same? We can understand him that's all we need
@@sugarrollz3524 there's nothing wrong with being different but if his cognitive abilities are being stunted due to his parent's choices e.g. his ability to talk properly then that is cause for concern. He is clearly not being educated correctly or getting proper socialization.
My stepson was technically "unschooled", sort of. He just flat out refused to go to school starting in i think middle school. His mom bought a homeschooling curriculum, my husband tried to teach it, and again, it was flat out refused. He learned things how he wanted, when he wanted, and that in itself is ok. He is 29 and still does it that way. He loves chickens, and after a few months dumps them on us, every effing time, and works in a scrapyard collecting and hoarding more junk, which, again, typically ends up on our property somewhere, and loves warhammer. He's arrogant and thinks he knows more than we do, and takes responsibility for nothing. He does do his own research on things he wants to learn about, and that's useful. He went to welding classes and got certified, and he knows how to make and repair things. And he is smart. But he doesnt even know how to call up a dentist to get his painful wisdom tooth pulled out. Or to keep from wrecking his vehicles. Or take responsibility for the car insurance premiums as they go up, so he puts the insurance in my hubby's name. There are simply a lot of life applications he doesn't know how to do, all because he out and out refused school.
That's what I said! When you are homeschooled or don't go to school, you can't socialize as well. Sure, you can make friends, but when these kids want jobs, they won't know how to deal with co-workers they don't like. They also might not learn crucial ELA skills due to the fact that their mother and father don't force them to learn anything that they don't want to. Also, they need to learn some basic math skills. If these kids don't know how to do certain things mathwise, then they definitely will not be successful. The one kid seems to be really good with cooking. How will they do their measurements and such if they don't know how to do basic math?
These kids won't stay young and cute forever. They'll grow into teens and then adults who don't know how to cope with being told "no." In real life, there are boundaries. These kids haven't learned any of them.
I rarely say this, but these kids are NOT cute. They are wild, and not in a good way. I'm all for letting children explore their own interests, all for learning thru play, but children don't know what they need to know.
That is just your opinion. I think they are cute and they are thinking for themselves not learning to believe whatever comes from a Teacher's mouth to be taken for complete truth. Books are the same, who wrote them and who knows all this information. Do you really believe it's all the truth? Well, most people believe what they've learned in school and the parents believe it all too. Brainwashing going on for a long time. So you think they are wild, so what, you have obviously been very stifled and controlled and need others to be too!
MyNevaeh...Many ignorant people on here. You seem so jealous like most here it's just sad. What kind of person are you to wish so much harm on people you don't even know. Wow!
Casandra 1234 Your argument is very invalid to your point. What everyone is trying to say is that these kids will grow up to not know the rules and regulations that real life gives since they have been acting like that. I mean, I'm all for creative thinking, but you got to think about their future. How will they survive? If they were raised to be happy, how will they be able to cope with the sadness real life gives? Questions like that are what you should be thinking about.
Resabout B. Yeah I do believe getting told no isn't necessary. Just don't provide them with much, aside of a loving environment. Cause of you don't provide with much, but also teach them what their opportunities are or take them on trips, they will get tired of the home and seek a path.
I think its best to find a balance between strict and free range. Too strict causes kids to make bad decisions as adults and have unrealistic expectations of the real world. Too free means you get bratty people who cant be told no. I find that its best to balance the two out
