“But children need to be around other children”

I recently had someone, who know’s I don’t vaksin8 and therefore that my children also never went to kindergarten, say (about my home ed choice)… “I believe children ought to be around other children”, but that’s just my opinion as a qualified teacher.

I just want to say it makes me shake my head and laugh at the same time! My first thought in later reflection, after I said exactly what was on my mind…was: Is that really the best argument you have for schooling? I mean… REALLY?!

WHAT makes one think that if a child doesn’t go to kinder or school… they are not around other children?

Please know… Dear “concerned” ones…

Non vaccinating or school going children DON’T MISS OUT! We ensure they don’t (if it wan’t already obvious to those from a distance) In my own experience, my children have been around plenty of other children since they were babies! Normally at LEAST weekly, we have always had a likeminded / homeschooling community get together.

The children will play for HOURS with children they choose to. Often these events are about as long as a school day! And that’s not just engaging during a quick snack or lunch break, but non stop till home time (allowed to talk and empty their bladder WHENEVER they want…I know weird right?).

IMAGINE this as a different paradigm!

Because that my dear is what it is! When at home, they read, create, play and relax. When out, they ENGAGE with people from ALL walks of life and of ALL ages!

They are not “preparing” for the real world BECAUSE they are LIVING in it! It’s learning through living and real life immersion. The closed mindedness of people who think one way is the right way is getting OLD!

So many of history’s biggest world change makers have never set foot inside the four walls of a classroom and yet become world leaders and authorities in their “chosen” field! Oh, but they never got to spend all day 5 days a week for most of the year “around” (side by side) other children their own age….

SO WHAT? What does being segregated with children your exact age, while being told what to think give you? What’s so special about that? Personally, I see a great beauty in learning from all ages, including those more experienced and developing a sense of responsibility, nurturing and wisdom in becoming a leader of younger children.

Please… don’t assume that unvaccinated children “miss out”! Mine never have! There are THRIVING likeminded communities all over our country and the globe! In NO way have I or my children EVER had “FOMO” (fear of missing out). Do I care what judgement you pass on me for choosing not to vaccinate? NO! Why? Because you obviously have not had a conversation with me about WHY!

Lastly, I just want to share a lovely piece I recently came across by fellow home / unschooling parent:

“When I began to homeschool some 30 years ago I got all kinds (gentle) push back from family.

Questions for me about how it works, quizzing the kids, etc. It was just ignorance in the truest sense of the word. They didn’t know how this would shake out and the truth is neither did I!

I believed, I was hopeful but I didn’t know. It shows how conditioned we are to believe school is the proper path. As the kids (3) grew every year – “still going to homeschool?” Yep. High school? Yep.

And then, when my oldest was 14, 15, 16 then everyone changed their tune.

Guess what. No ugly rebellion.

No drugs. No drinking. No sneaking out.

No depressed, despondent moody teens.

They were involved, engaged, excited about their life, volunteering, gainfully employed, well spoken young people who were excited about life and their future. Every single one of them became a believer.

You should hear them talk about it NOW. They didn’t understand what I was doing as I got out of the box and explored unschooling.

They didn’t know what to think about our unconventional ways. But they believe in them now.

All the kids are grown, married, successful and most of all – MOST of all they had the freedom to become who they were meant to be without the baggage and pressure of school and peers and artificial expectations.

It’s actually hilarious to hear my family talk about homeschool and unschool now. Total advocates.Be firm in your boundaries. Be confident in your choices. But also if it’s safe and possible invite them to open up and understand. I don’t play (though I’m still kind when I’m direct) and people learned to shut their traps“

I hope that inspires you as it did me. I really love when I see others stand in their truth! As this is the gold that gives others the permission and confidence to do the same!

Have a beautiful day! And remember… be yourself! And never feel like you need to explain your parenting choices. To anyone!

Ps, Anyone out there thinking non vaccinating is based on fear. Let me bring you in on something. Even though, there are poor safety study standards for vaccines, that are not subject to the same standard of testing as any drug, given they are a classification of their own… I don’t choose not to vaccinate for that reason alone.

Even though vaccine manufacturers are not liable for any injury or death resulting from their product, no… that’s not my only reason for not vaccinating either.

Even though there are a multitude of various health risks associated with vaccines including neurotoxic (don’t know why that’s so underrated) heavy metals and poisons as well as aborted fetal cells, blood by-products and animal tissue contained in vaccines, no… that’s still not the only reason I choose not to vaccinate.

So… I could very well quite easily continue on THAT path of why I simply don’t “opt for” vaccines. I want to say, I believe in YOUR freedom to choose “to” vaccinate.

Personally I choose NOT to vaccinate for many reasons that are not “fear based”. My reasons are based on my understanding of nature, natural medicine, anatomy and physiology as well as natural immunity. So… you see… My CHOICE (which is my right)… is NOT fear based. It’s informed. It’s quite truly faith based.

Based on my faith in my body and my intelligence. There are a great many ways we can protect ourselves. Vaccinating is simply not how I choose to do so. My lifestyle (I know…so strange hey) on the other hand… IS.