tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553449891362950544.post2674207279264847859..comments2023-02-18T11:49:42.901+00:00Comments on Big Swifty: Statler and Waldorf Unschool now openBig Swiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517517283834444552noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553449891362950544.post-8985667081158073512010-08-10T02:28:23.523+01:002010-08-10T02:28:23.523+01:00It sounds like a great idea to me. Best of luck wi...It sounds like a great idea to me. Best of luck with it. Home schooling, in all types, is quite popular over here. <br />I am glad you are still here, haven't stopped by for a while, I won't wait so long next time.<br />KatKat_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553449891362950544.post-44150182337464485322010-08-08T21:53:29.245+01:002010-08-08T21:53:29.245+01:00PS a similar Unschooling story has been posted on ...PS a similar Unschooling story has been posted on my more serious "work" blogspot www.bigswiftycompany.blogspot.comBig Swiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00517517283834444552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553449891362950544.post-70823239551438256272010-08-08T21:51:11.308+01:002010-08-08T21:51:11.308+01:00Dear anonymous, thank you so much for commenting -...Dear anonymous, thank you so much for commenting - your links are of great interest. At present we have set off on Unschooling, looking at John Holt's ideas. We are aware of Steiner, but are not actively pursuing that route - basically it features in the blog so I could make a joke about Statler and Waldorf. <br />I am intrigued that you found my blogspot. Was it random chance or do you know us? But I guess you'll want to remain anonymous..... Anyway, thanks for dropping in, and for your very helpful advice which is much appreciated.Big Swiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00517517283834444552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553449891362950544.post-75542341572478093652010-08-08T13:29:36.772+01:002010-08-08T13:29:36.772+01:00If you are seriously considering setting up a Ste...If you are seriously considering setting up a Steiner Waldorf school, please research thoroughly first. Many parents in the UK (myself included) have encountered numerous problems with the schools, namely a complete lack of accountability and the religion behind the movement hidden from parents and education inspectors called Anthroposophy:<br /><br />http://liberalconspiracy.org/2010/03/18/tories-offer-state-funding-to-schools-linked-to-occult-society/<br /><br />http://www.rationalist.com.au/images/stories/papers/Six_Facts_You_Need_to_Know_About_Steinerism.pdf<br /><br />http://www.users.on.net/~tomandmarilyn/steiner/html/doublespeak.htm<br /><br />http://www.social-ecology.org/2009/01/Anthroposophy-and-ecofascism-2/<br /><br />Best of luck with your decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com