June 19, 2019

EU181: Growing Up Unschooling with Jack & Sean O’Brien

EU181: Growing Up Unschooling with Jack & Sean O’Brien
EU181: Growing Up Unschooling with Jack & Sean O’Brien
Exploring Unschooling
EU181: Growing Up Unschooling with Jack & Sean O’Brien

Jack and Sean O’Brien both grew up unschooling. Sean chose to continue unschooling during his teen years and Jack chose to go to high school. Now they’re both in college and we have a wonderful conversation about the ways that unschooling has woven its way through their current college experiences.

Questions for Jack & Sean

Can you guys share with us a bit about you and your family?

What were some of your bigger interests growing up and how did you pursue them?

Jack, you chose to go to high school, and Sean, you chose to continue unschooling during those years. How did those choices come about?

You’re both now in college and university. Can you share what you’re studying and how you’re finding the experience?

How do you guys see your experiences growing up unschooling informing your current, more formal, education experiences?

As grown unschoolers, what piece of advice would you each like to share with unschooling parents who are just starting out on this journey?

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Episode Transcript

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