PARENTING FREEDOM

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  • Puzzled Silence

    The house was unusually quiet this morning, and I peeked in the bedroom and saw this puzzle fest:

    I hate to admit it, and contrary to what you might think since the older children have “classical” school checklists, but there is often a relaxed, almost-unschooling streak in our home. Academics are very important, but “play” takes up the vast majority of the day for the younger children.

    Edited to add: L3 finished his puzzle and just when I started to say something, he tore it apart and said, “I was done, and then I wrecked it ’cause I wanted to do it a million times!!!”


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    carol
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    4 Responses to “Puzzled Silence”

    1. Mica says:

      That is wonderful !!! All kids need playtime… but Mama’s always say… work before play… we can play and still learn everyday stuff through it… I still do. Hugs to you this weekend and… Happy Mothers Day to you too !!!

      Mica

    2. carol says:

      Happy Mother’s Day!

    3. CharityGrace says:

      I just love it when it gets quiet in my house and I find a similar scene. Typically the quiet means somebody is into something, so it’s such a joy to find them busy doing something fun and constructive together! :)

    4. carol says:

      Lovely to see you here CharityGrace.

      You are so right! :-)

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