Homeschool Mum Reacts to Jordan Peterson on Homeschooling | Jordan Peterson Reaction 

This is actually a good point and something I am very aware of. Because he has said a lot of things in the past that I really don’t agree with, I did try and watch this with an open mind, which I clearly stated at the beginning. But obviously in your opinion I failed at that. There is no denying his speeches always cause contention between people which is exactly why I said I was hesitant at the beginning 🤣

This is an interesting comment. Am I right in interpreting it that you think I should continue my home educating journey, but not 'advertise' it as a possibility for other people and try to influence them to take the same route?

@@nurturingdiscontent Well it can be a possibility for a very few people, but not a general possibility for ordinary people. So, I think it would be more responsible to atleast give warning, although they don't work in most cases (as you find mandatory warnings on cigarette 🚬 and tobacco products, but still people consume it anyway). It's up to you, what you have to say and do, it's your life, your channel and your decision, how can I tell you what to do! It's just what I think of it and advice so!

@@sharadtiwari1465 😄 yes, very true, warnings usually fall on deaf ears. Thanks for your input; always appreciated!

Hey Sharad, great to have you on this channel; you know I always really value your input! I have to disagree with your comment that home education limits children's exposure to other ideas, and things around the world. If anything I've found this to be the opposite, as we are not constrained to the very limited (and white washed) UK curriculum, and my children interact with a vast array of people from different walks of life that they wouldn't get if they were in a school building all day. Do you think the UK school system will expose them to anything to do with finding their own spirituality? Sadly, not. "some people can be mature enough and capable of educating their children better than school with more skills and open mindedness, but it is for sure not everyone's cup of tea." Yes, you are right, of course. Not everyone will be up to the job, like many teachers are not up to the job they are employed for :) I agree, I will definitely not take JPs comments personally, and certainly never would engage him in a debate over this, because he's far more intelligent that I :D

@@nurturingdiscontent I am just stating the possibility in some cases, if parents are not capable enough can be motivated to impart only their understanding to their children which may be limited, so I am just saying of that possibility. In other cases like yours, things can be opposite, I have just stated possibility!

@@sharadtiwari1465 yes, you're right, it' definitely a possibility! I'm sure it happens

Great comment. Thank you for the advice. You’re probably right, I don’t think I succeeded in my attempt to remain open minded. Wishing you a more peaceful week than you are experiencing right now 💜

@@nurturingdiscontent sorry I came off so aggressive, I may be abit too overprotective of the figure that’s influenced my life for the better so much to the point I consider him the man that saved my life.

@@DvitusR You just got killed with kindness

​@@nurturingdiscontent While I can agree with the above criticism about beginning each reaction with an open mind, I do not often find it particularly helpful to begin a productive dialogue through aggravation or aggression. There are times when these tools can be useful in discourse, but you seem to kind and respectable to approach in such a manner. I am a father, and was a stay at home father for some time, who had also considered home schooling our children. I do disagree with some of the ideals that children are being taught these days in the public education system. For us, the homeschooling issue came down to reasoning. We did not want to pull our children from school because they may encounter differing ideas (within reason ofcourse), different morals, opposing views, or even mean kids. We want our children to be the kinds of kids that can discern, think, speak, and stand up for themselves. Lickily, we were able to offer our children the full school curriculum of at least a public school. We were able to provide physical activities to replace physical education. What we could not ever offer our children through homeschooling is the world experience, the socialization, and the play (even rough and tumble play) with as many other children their age. I'm happy to say that we are more than thrilled that we settled on the decision that we did for our family and children. We are more amazed by their abilities to tactfully and confidently navigate conflict with other children, their ability to judge information, to discern what they believe, to Express their feelings, and their abilities to be confident in who they are as individuals. I do not believe that our children would have learned such confidence, bravery, coping mechanisms, negotiation, deescelation, pride, sportsmanship, or self respect without the peer and teacher relationships they have had to navigate in school. What we had to realize is that the potential in our children was far greater than the worries we had for them. I'm not sure about all of the reasons your family decided to homeschool, but please don't let parental fears ever keep children from what and who they are capible of being. Best to you, from our home, to yours. I hope you continue to see success in all of your endeavors, especially this one.

​@@DvitusR While I could possibly agree with your point of view, I don't often find it productive to begin any criticism that one means to be taken genuinely from a point of aggression. Just as with the criticism, it can often come from a preconceived notion.

This is a good point! I’m not sure why it has to all be about over protective Mothers!

He’s certainly a divisive figure!

Hello! Thanks for such a detailed comment, it’s great to connect with other UK home edders. I agree with your analysis; I think he’s coming from a place of not really knowing much about Home Ed. I love your second paragraph; those are definitely qualities I hope to cultivate for my children too. And completely agree it’s best not to make any decisions out of fear. For me choosing to Home Ed (when I realised it was an option) just felt like it made complete sense on levels I couldn’t always articulate. It just sort of felt more normal for our family. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

@@nurturingdiscontent I'm glad that you didn't mind my rather long comment haha! And yes I agree, once I realised that home education existed it just felt like the natural choice for our family.

I love long comments! 😃

Yes, 100% agree! " If you can parent then you can homeschool" love that! So many people think you need to be superhuman or have some special qualifications, but I really think anyone can do it if it's something they want to do!

p.s. love your channel! Have subscribed. Great to connect with you

@@nurturingdiscontent thank you so much! Lovely to connect with you too. X

I would love for more people to realise that home education is, firstly, an option and also that it’s totally possible for your children to thrive without school. Maybe we could even convince JP one day 😄. Thanks for leaving a comment, it means a lot!

@@nurturingdiscontent Why do you want to convince JP? If you think he is wrong, then why do you care what he thinks? Do you think he is an anti-homeschooling influencer?

I don’t feel the need to convince him. I don’t think our paths will ever cross. But videos like this probably do perpetuate the idea that Home educators are weirdos, or to be “viewed with scepticism”. Which were not. Just a bunch of normal people trying to do the best by their children like most people are. Thanks for commenting 😊

Thanks so much for taking time to leave a comment, and explaining the overprotective mother bit he has. You're right, I definitely think they are a minority in the home school world, but sure they exist in all walks of life. Sounds like you work at a school, so really value your insight. It sounds like your school has a good philosophy of respect; although, has a home educator I enjoy not having to stick to a curriculum made up by someone else. Yes, I'm sure, like you say, it's a different story in the US. Thank you SO much for your kind comment at the end; it's not often you get a positive response when strangers hear you are home educating. Best wishes to you!

😄 or possibly even too academically intelligent, that often removes people from common sense

Indoctrination not education?

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"I think if you did want to discuss rates of abused children..." do you mean Me or JP? Just want to make sure I don't misinterpret your comment 😊

Thanks for explaining, that makes sense. Maybe he also misunderstands that people are fighting for equity of opportunity and not equality of outcome. I think there is misunderstanding on both sides of the argument. Isn’t that usually always the case with everything

sorry 🤣

Yes, I think you’re right!

Thanks for commenting. Would love you to expand more; always looking to understand the things I am wrong about :)