Unschooling "Rules": Unlimited Screen Time, Episode 349
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- This week on the podcast, we’re sharing a new episode in the Unschooling “Rules” series!
We use the word “rules” in quotes to draw attention to the fact that there is no such thing as an unschooling rule! It can feel easier to reach for a set of rules to follow, especially when we’re learning something new, but we want to offer you space to look within, to find what makes sense to you and what makes sense to the individual members of your family. There are no unschooling police. Nobody is going to drop by your house and give you a failing grade-or an A+. Our goal with this series is to explore these apparent “rules” and cultivate an environment for self-discovery, for inquiry, for agency, and for growth.
In this episode, we’re diving into the “rule” that unschoolers have unlimited "screen time." We explore what that term even means, examine the fears and underlying beliefs that we carry, and share about the kinds of conversations that families have when they're navigating technology use.
We had a lot of fun diving into this topic and we hope you find our conversation helpful on your unschooling journey!
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This was so reassuring and helpful for realigning what I need to focus on for this upcoming year. I appreciate this so much; thank you!!!
You're so welcome! 😃
Same.
Exactly what I need to hear today. Thank you💕
Lovely. 💖
This is SO GREAT! I've been catching myself when I'm projecting my fears onto my kids and our days. It's so nice to hear these conversations that I've only shared with a very close friend.
So glad our conversation resonated with you!
This episode was really needed thank you guys so much ❤
You're welcome! I'm glad it resonated. ❤️
I appreciate this perspective on screens so much. I love the concept of changing my language around them so much. Thank you!
I think something that I am realizing is that I use screens to keep my kids busy so I can get things done. So this is something I have to shift in my own thinking. Thank you for helping me to shift my mindset and realize that this is my "stuff" not mt kids!
Yay! It's so worth exploring our mindset and language. 😃
So what if we do know what they are on for hours at a time and it's things like ASMR videos watching people tap on things that just seems like wasted time and dumbing kids down
I love that you said "seems like." When I was feel perplexed about things my kids were choosing to do/play/watch I tried to get curious about what they were liking about the thing. Ask them (with curiosity, not judgement). Learn more about the thing so you can have some ongoing conversations. In my experience, once I've learned more about the topic and what my kid enjoys about it, it makes sense to me and no longer feels like "wasted time."
ASMR videos are so interesting! What kinds do they like? There are so many. If it's a particular kind, what about that topic is interesting to them? If it's all sorts, maybe it's a sensory thing. Does it feel relaxing or grounding when they watch/listen? Are they doing other things while having the video on? I'm one who enjoys having videos on while I'm doing other things, it actually helps me focus (right now I have a video on that's video game music). People are so different. Your child may be getting things out of the experience that you can't yet imagine. And if they aren't up for chatting about it, look for information and clues through observation, research etc. If they're drawn to it, there's some reason.