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I’m 7 and I choose how I spend my childhood

May 24, 2017 By Racheous

Today I have my lovely son here to talk about something that is really important to him! He asked me if he could write something about what he loves about not using school. He wants other families to think about unschooling and unnecessarily controlling kids.  _________ Hi, I’m Cameron. I am seven. I love minecraft, […]

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How Many Well Intentioned People Dehumanise Children

November 12, 2016 By Racheous

Simply sitting back and observing in a general crowd with children it becomes clear so quickly that children seemingly require permission to be human by so many adults. To cry. To make mistakes. To go to the toilet. To have a hard time. To feel heard. To be excited. To be scared. To feel safe. […]

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Gentle Parenting Isn’t A Fad

January 4, 2016 By Racheous

Ever been told that your parenting choices are just a trend? I have. I’ve been told “just wait – your kids will grow up to dislike what you did no matter what it was!” Lovely, thanks. The truth is, I only have to look at the teens and adults of respectful parenting to know that […]

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Why We Stopped Lying About Santa

December 1, 2015 By Racheous

Here she goes again, some will think. But I thought I would share why we don’t do Santa for all those who are unsure of their stance or interested. I’m literally just sharing why we do this – as always – not why I think anyone else should or shouldn’t do.   It helps in […]

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What DO we do Instead of Punishment?

August 24, 2015 By Racheous

  Probably the most frequently asked question I get asked by readers in comments of shares of my parenting posts is “what do you do then?” How do respectful parents parent without punishment and other forms of manipulation? When they hear that we don’t spank, yell, force manners, use time out, take possessions, manipulate or bribe they […]

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