11: Pat Farenga | The Legacy of John Holt: A Conversation about the unschooling movements beginning

Join us as we chat with Pat Farenga, who shares his journey with John Holt and Growing Without Schooling Magazine.

We first met Pat Farenga when he interviewed us for the John Holt Growing Without Schooling website in 2018. Since then, we have become friends, and now it is our pleasure to introduce you to this wonderful man who has done so much for spreading the knowledge of unschooling and for John Holt’s work in particular.

Pat Farenga met John Holt in the 1970s and became a close collaborator and friend. Together, they worked on several projects aimed at promoting unschooling and helping parents navigate the challenges of homeschooling. Pat was an integral part of John Holt's organization, Growing Without Schooling, which provided resources and support for parents interested in unschooling.

After John Holt passed away in 1985, Pat Farenga continued publishing the Growing Without Schooling magazine. A magazine he today is re-editing into books, so the many great stories of how you can live a life without school are available for even more people.

In this engaging conversation, we explore the challenges and rewards of homeschooling and unschooling, as well as the societal implications of these alternative approaches. Pat offers valuable insights on navigating the noise of modern life while staying true to your educational values, whether you're a homeschooler, unschooler, or simply a lifelong learner. Learn how to balance personal passions, family responsibilities, and social expectations.

We hope this episode will help you to reflect on your own educational experiences and explore the vast possibilities of alternative education.

Get inspired by Pat's unique perspective on the homeschooling movement and learn how you can empower yourself and your family through unschooling.

Thank you, Pat, for all the work you are doing to help families live their lives - free from school and free to learn.

See show notes at https://TheConrad.Family/SelfDirected11

🗓️ Recorded January 24th, 2023. 📍Casa Nina, Sampieri, Sicily, Italy

▬ Contents of this video ▬
0:00 Growing Without Schooling Movement
11:32 Unschooling, John Holt, and Personal Experience
22:07 John's End-of-Life Therapies and Connection
32:02 The Appeal of Unconventional Education
44:29 Homeschooling and Unschooling Empowerment
55:37 Balancing Passions and Expectations in Education
1:10:55 Education and Learning Approaches
1:17:31 Sicily Travel and Pizza Culture

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