Unschooling is a growing movement for those looking for an alternative to
the traditional schooling system. Ben Hewitt — modern homesteader,
unschooling father and author — calls it "self-directed, adult-facilitated
life learning” or “immersion learning.” In this episode, Ben shares his
experience with unschooling his two boys on their Vermont homestead. Rather
than sitting at a desk, in a fluorescent-lit classroom, memorizing facts
all day, Ben’s boys’ days are spent doing things like building barns,
apprenticing with a local blacksmith and foraging food for that night’s
dinner. Our conversation is fascinating, and whether or not you are a
parent (or soon-to-be parent), if you went through traditional schooling
for any portion of your life (most of us), you are sure to enjoy this show!

Episode Breakdown:
* How Ben & his family raise and forage 90% of their calories
* Self-directed, adult-facilitated life-learning
* Role of mentors in unschooling
* A day in the life of Ben’s kids
* Immersive learning in rural vs urban environments
* Induced busy-ness and time management
* How to get started with unschooling