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004-Why We Ditched School Rules for Our Kids
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What happens when two parents with opposite instincts—one a rule-following athlete, the other a free-spirited dreamer—face the daunting choice of how to educate their kids? In this raw, relatable debut episode of the Feel Northern Air Podcast, Melissa and Joe Bates unpack their journey from clashing perspectives to an unexpected homeschooling experiment that defied their own expectations. With candor and warmth, they trace the tension of their early marriage, the weight of their own school experiences, and the quiet triumph of watching their three-year-old daughter read—years ahead of schedule. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about the messy, human wrestle to nurture passion, purpose, and happiness in the next generation. If you’ve ever questioned the systems shaping your life or longed to carve a different path for your kids, this conversation will linger with you long after it ends.
BIG IDEA
“And I think that's what I really was looking forward to is just her being happy about school and learning.”
homeschooling, parenting choices, alternative education, early reading, family dynamics
Chapters
1. Home Schooling - How It Started (00:00:00)
2. Marker (00:03:53)
13 episodes
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