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A Free Range Childhood: Self-Regulation at Summerhill School
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February 11, 2021
The first third was 5-stars brilliant, but I have no idea what the middle third is doing. The books autobiographical with numerous reflections on Scottish/British culture and bureaucracy as well religiosity... it’s just so beside the point and not why I wanted to read this book. I have no idea if the last third of the book redeems the middle cause I couldn’t manage any more autobiographical rambling.
But that first third was splendid!
But that first third was splendid!
March 4, 2018
Not as readable as A.S. Neill’s book “Summerhill School”, but still mind blowing. After reading that book and this one, I truly believe that freedom for children is the key to solving the world’s problems. Now, I just need to recalibrate my own parenting to do my part at home...
January 21, 2008
One of the staff at my daughter's preschool recommended this book. The author was a houseparent at the Summerhill School in England for nine years. Summerhill was one of the models for the Sudbury Valley School (www.sudval.org), the school my son attends.
The concept of self-regulation is of particular interest to me, as I want to embrace it for my own kids. But, watching your sweet, healthy children choosing to eat trans-fatty acids can sometimes generate insane amounts of anxiety.
Understanding that "free-range" childhood won't necessarily land your kid in prison or the unemployment line can be tremendously helpful.
This is a nice personal look, full of anecdotes and real-life situations.
The concept of self-regulation is of particular interest to me, as I want to embrace it for my own kids. But, watching your sweet, healthy children choosing to eat trans-fatty acids can sometimes generate insane amounts of anxiety.
Understanding that "free-range" childhood won't necessarily land your kid in prison or the unemployment line can be tremendously helpful.
This is a nice personal look, full of anecdotes and real-life situations.
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