by kellyhogaboom | Feb 24, 2016 | writings
Here’s The ProblemWhen my young children were in an organized playgroup there was a portion of the afternoon’s activities where toys were distributed to the little ones for a play session. The adults handing out the toys would march this toy basket past...
by kellyhogaboom | Jan 8, 2016 | writings
[Ed note on terminology: Let us not pretend I oppose the existence of institutions of learning that employ knowledgable instructors providing course material either voluntarily or for a wage. This is absurd. What I mean by “school” for all my alt education...
by kellyhogaboom | Aug 29, 2015 | writings
It’s that time of year – my social media stream is full of parents and teachers making jokes (?) at the expense of children. Teachers groan about having to return to their jobs. Parents are glad they get a break – finally! We’re all in...
by kellyhogaboom | Jun 11, 2014 | writings
Last night, with Nels, watching “The Adventures of TinTin”. We typically don’t get five minutes in before I’m sleepy. He loves the show; I find it quite clever and sweet. *** So it’s been a minute since I wrote about parenting issues...
by kellyhogaboom | Nov 24, 2012 | writings
Hey Kelly! I think you know by now that I admire your work, and I have a great deal of respect for home/unschoolers. One thing that concerns me is that I haven’t seen much discussion of privilege in the reading I’ve done on home/unschooling. I realize...
by kellyhogaboom | Nov 22, 2012 | writings
Ed. note 11/26/2012: Please read all the post and all the comments before commenting. As always, if you have a long response consider writing your own piece and let me know if you’d like me to link. Thank you! Recently in the commentariat of my blog I received...
