213 -What Really Prepares Kids for Adulthood?

Unschooling Mom2Mom by Sue Patterson

May 18, 20266:43Kids & family

Text Sue what you think! Are we preparing kids for adulthood… or preparing them for school expectations? Parents worry about grades, gaps, transcripts, screen time, and whether their kids will be successful adults. But r...

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