The problem with the term “unschooled” is that it implies hands-off teaching. It isn’t that. It is guided, self-directed learning. Couple this with the very

The problem with the term “unschooled” is that it implies hands-off teaching. It isn’t that. It is guided, self-directed learning. Couple this with the very real problem of neglected home schoolers, it is quite a problematic word. One value of the public school system is that it does meet some minimum amount of care, and it does allow home problems to be mitigated. At least kids get 1-2 meals a day at school, which some “home schooled” kids don’t get.