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Home Grown - Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World (Paperback)
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Home Grown - Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World (Paperback)
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List price R430
Loot Price R349
Discovery Miles 3 490
You Save R81 (19%)
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When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field
and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them
to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to
start. But over the years, the land became so much more than a
building site; it became the birthplace of their two sons, the main
source of family income and food, and ultimately, both classroom
and home for their children.
Having opted out of formal education, Hewitt's sons learn through
self-directed play, exploration, and experimentation on their farm,
in the woods, and (reluctantly) indoors. This approach has allowed
the boys to develop confidence, resourcefulness, and creativity.
They learn, they play, they read, they test boundaries, they
challenge themselves, they fail, they recover. And these freedoms
allow their innate personalities to flourish, further fueling
growth and exploration.
Living in tune with the natural world teaches us to reclaim our
passion, curiosity, and connectivity. Hewitt shows us how small,
mindful decisions about day-to-day life can lead to greater
awareness of the world in your backyard and beyond. We are inspired
to ask: What is the true meaning of "home" when the place a family
lives is school, school system, and curriculum? When the parent is
also the teacher, how do parenting decisions affect a child's
learning? (And exactly how much trouble can a couple of curious
boys gallivanting in the wild woods all day get into?) "Home Grown"
reminds us that learning at any age is a lifelong process, and the
best "education" is never confined to a classroom. These essays on
nature, parenting, and education show us that big change can come
from making small changes in how you live on the land, while
building a life you love.
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