44. Finding Freedom and Happiness Through Unschooling with Jae Williams

Parenting Decolonized

Do you ever wonder: What is going on with my kids at school? Are they truly thriving or just scraping by? Is homeschooling the best option for us? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Jae Williams, a former teacher turned BlackDad YouTuber and relaxed homeschooler for his two young kids. Tune in to learn about the flaws of the traditional education system and how unschooling attempts to counter those flaws, along with tips for black dads on being a conscious parent.
In this episode, we talk about…
• Why Jae left his teaching job to unschool his children at home.
• How he reacts to stigmas and misconceptions of homeschooling, particularly from family/in-laws.
• Advice for parents whose children are struggling in school.
• Advice for parents who want to pursue unschooling/homeschooling.
• Jae’s biggest fears as a black dad and unschooler & How he parents from love instead of fear.
• Capitalism, societal constructs, & raising happy, liberated children.
• Trying to be a good father after growing up without a father.
• ….and more!
Ready to start unschooling yourself and child(ren)? Listen in to this powerful discussion to learn more!
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To connect further with Jae:
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/blackdad
Follow him on Twitter: www.twitter.com/BlackDadJourney
Watch the Happy movie: https://thehappymovie.square.site
Join Conscious Parenting for the Culture Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/CPTime