511: James Davis - Forced Learning Is Too Dangerous
(FreeCoast Fest, Day 1, Newmarket, NH)
James Davis is a long-time School Sucks listener and supporter. James promotes and exemplifies peaceful parenting, self-directed learning and entrepreneurship in the NH seacoast liberty community. He is the co-founder at Daily Fantasy Sports Rankings and the co-founder at Camp Stomping Ground.
Discussion:
- who is going to help your kids gain context for the things they see in the world
- children are targets for political manipulation
- sailboat children: basic literacy without critical thinking
- how James and his wife moved from preparing to be public school teachers to embracing self-directed education
- why most teachers and parents aren't experimenting, learning and seeking best practices
- Be a Sherpa, not a sculptor
- How a six-year-old becomes a fluent reader
- Self-care for parents
- Not always living up to your ideals, reflection
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