For an unschooled kid, growing up is a process of collecting interesting skills as you proceed from one idea, fascination, or hobby to the next. With each addition you become more complex and interesting. You are collecting yourself.

Of course, this is true for everyone. We are all always collecting ourselves. But unschoolers have more time and a lot broader range of choices in the process. I think its important to be conscious that your education is a series of choices resulting in the collection of yourself.


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