196: Unschooling, Video Games, and Freedom

Stories of an Unschooling Family by Sue Elvis

Oct 3, 202324:47Education

Are kids more likely to suffer mental health problems if they experience excessive control? Could video games provide safe spaces for kids to retreat to when life becomes too difficult? If we insist kids leave their game...

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