Bitcoin Homeschoolers

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ever feel overwhelmed about homeschooling?&nbsp;&nbsp;You’ll find inspiration in Leigh Ann and Jason’s story.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are homeschooling six kids!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;They cover how it feels to get started, using analogies like super-bananas, and general principles, like teaching kids to govern themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, since Jason is the ambassador concierge at Satlantis, we preview this Nostr/Bitcoin project at the end of the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Leigh Ann and Jason’s backgroundJason is the one who suggested homeschooling to Leigh AnnDoesn’t hurt to try homeschoolingIt is so nice spending time with your childrenThey don’t separate parenting from homeschoolingTheir grandfather would quiz the kids to test the effectiveness of homeschoolingTurning the tables, when your kids know more about subjects than youJason’s personal education experiences&nbsp;Compliments from others about how well behaved their kids are, testament to homeschooling kids socializing with people of all agesManaging time, allowing for flow, following the unschooling approachLearning is best done through experience, it is not like uploading Kungfu in the MatrixLow time preference mentality applied to homeschooling includes investing learning skills, e.g., reading, early“Living books”, aka Charlotte Mason method, learning history through historyThe power of choice, e.g., letting kids select subjects they want to learn deeplyOne of their favorites is “Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children's History of Art” by Michael BirdSelf-custody of parenting means kids can explore topics outside of the limited state-dictated curriculumUltimate goal is to prepare kids for the adult worldAll of their kids are in BitcoinPower of analogy … Using the story of “The Super Banana” to explain Bitcoin to a 10 year oldTeach correct principles and let people govern themselves, let them verify for themselves and live themKids are worth more than Super Bananas (Bitcoin)Jason’s journey from outside-in (Bitcoin can save the world) to inside-out (the personal revolution)God’s hand guiding us along the wayHomeschooling is what you make itIt takes a lot of time investment to find good homeschooling resourcesLeigh Ann’s recommendations: “The Good and the Beautiful”, “Starfall”, and “I See Sam”Homeschooling allows parent-teachers to adjust programs 1-on-1 to adapt and fit individual learning styles of each child, contrast with the one-size-fits-all-approach public-school teachers have to use to teach classes of 20+ studentsStrengths, weaknesses and interests … the key is to listen to your kids, do not buy into institutional standards e.g., Common Core or No Child Left Behind (Jason calls the latter socialized education)Don’t replicate the system you pulled your kids out of, i.e., public schools, it will stress you outKids naturally want to learn, laziness is a mythRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Jason’s twitter: @geekigaiJason’s Nostr:&nbsp;[email protected]&nbsp;or npub1693220pmp0a4c04a0p7hkz874vsxkyfrvtk2yk4zjyj3e4c0ugjs3r4j0c21Jason’s book “21 Questions: A Beginners Guide to Bitcoin”,&nbsp;https://a.co/d/0mcMtUCSatlantis,&nbsp;https://www.satlantis.io/placeBitcoin Chattanooga,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-chattanooga/"...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Bridgette brings the receipts.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s passion, not a teaching degree, that unlocks education.&nbsp;&nbsp;She creatively meets kids where they are, e.g., dealing with developmentally delayed, non-verbal, traumatized, beaten, autistic, et al.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is a grandmother entrepreneur!&nbsp;&nbsp;She is starting her own preschool based on how kids really learn, not based on fiat curriculums.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Mother of five decided to go back into the workforceWent back to college at 45Using a keyboard to make jingles was one of her early creative ways to reach childrenThe “five senses” is one of the favorites with the kidsShe became DJ BJ the rapping school teacherShe was encouraged to record her songs in a studio after which she wrote a book to go along with eachShe started a business, Creatively Invented, which produces catchy, hip hop educational products for home and schoolBridgette calls this “edutainment”The principal began sending her all the problem kidsAnother popular book was her “Use Your Manners” which features two kids as superheroes, “Suprepreneurs”&nbsp;She picked things the kids like but is not in the curriculum, e.g., microphones, robots, marble trees, pencils with themes like Ninja Turtles, shaving cream, marsh mellows, giant rain sticks, magnets,In one particular challenge case, she let the kid lead the classIn another case a kid went from nonverbal to talkingThere’s not just one way to teach kidsLarge rooms help a lot&nbsp;She also would get dressed up in different costumesFor some, teaching is a paycheck.&nbsp;&nbsp;For some like Bridgette, teaching is a passion.Bridgette strongly recommends getting involved with the community, do research, talk to people, learn what extra curriculum activities are availableSocial emotional piece is critical to reaching kidsShe is launching a preschool, WOW Factory Academy, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;WOW stands for “wonders of the world”.&nbsp;&nbsp;No time limits, edutainment, invention-education, manners, performing arts, creative art, financial literacy, engineering, other “wow” experiences.Superpreneur Project is for pre-school to 3rd&nbsp;grade, teaches money principles and how to start their own business, includes a journal and flashcardsRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Bridgette’s resources on Amazon&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01JDV02KEBridgette’s LinkedIn&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgette-johnson-bb143656/Bridgette’s website&nbsp;https://creativelyinvented.comSecond Step&nbsp;https://www.secondstep.orgConscious Discipline&nbsp;https://consciousdiscipline.comSchool of Tomorrow&nbsp;https://www.aceschooloftomorrow.comHAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter&nbsp;@OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter&nbsp;@ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr&nbsp;npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter&nbsp;@FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freemarketkids.com/"...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;To have sovereign money, we must have sovereign education.&nbsp;&nbsp;In today’s episode, we explore sovereign education in Alaska with bitcoin homeschoolers, Wade and Tami.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are breaking the misconception you can’t homeschool if both parents work.&nbsp;&nbsp;They have also taken the initiative to organize the 2025 Bitcoin Alaska conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;So much proof of work!&nbsp;&nbsp;Check out their story.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Homebridge is one of three options for parents in Juneau, AlaskaDuring the pandemic, Wade and Tami witnessed how poorly the school system was being runA second factor that led to homeschooling was a first-hand experience from political agendas being pushed in public schoolsStart homeschooling with kids as young as possibleWad and Tami do not let their younger children have unsupervised access to digital devicesPsychosis is being actively allowed and taught in public schoolsAn elementary school had a “coming out transgender” party for an eight year old without the knowledge of the kids’ parentsTheir kids are more diverse in terms of being able to socialize with other ages than their public school counterpartsEvery state is different and the Alaska constitution mandates a robust public school systemHomebridge was established during COVIDIt includes a physical location staffed by a teacherKids in the program have access to the public school library, sports and classesParents also get payments to be used on other activities, e.g., karate, ceramics, swimming, online classes, photography,Offering topics outside of what public schools offer is a huge upside to homeschoolingOpened the door for dual-income families to still homeschoolGeographic arbitrage is how Wade described the ability to move to other states … in the long term, parents can vote with their feetTheir kids have been exposed to Bitcoin and even ask to get chore money in bitcoin instead of fiatSociety (thanks to fiat indoctrination) drastically underestimates when kids can learn new material&nbsp;Wade is a Mi Primer Bitcoin light node and teaches their diploma at their local Juneau meetupAlaskan natives are very proud of being sovereign peopleWhat “sovereign education” really meansOne of the hardest things that challenged Wade and Tami was the stigma of what “homeschooling” means, especially when both parents workThere’s a huge lobby from the education union to push kids back into school because they’re losing fundsThe swamp to include the government, NGO’s, unions, other special interests are going to fight harder than ever to protect their gravy train.&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents must stand up for their rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;The statists do not care about what is best for the child, nor what is the most effective and efficient method of education.&nbsp;&nbsp;They care only about keeping power and control.To win the big battle we must remove the money.&nbsp;&nbsp;That’s the only way long term to win.&nbsp;&nbsp;The education infinite game.We all have different roles to play in the short and long term games.&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Twitter @BitcoinAlaskaTwitter @AlaskaBTCHomebridge,&nbsp;https://homebridge.juneauschools.orgGirls on the Run,&nbsp;https://www.girlsontherun.orgHomeschool Defense League,&nbsp;https://hslda.orgMi Primer Bitcoin “Diploma”,&nbsp;<a...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;In today’s episode we explore the convergence of technology, education and health.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is alarming how distractions like phone notifications, blue light and social media algorithms just wreak havoc with our circadian rhythms and other aspects of our health.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;dysfunctional relationship with technology is what motivated&nbsp;Anjan to development the DaylightComputer, a true low-time-preference technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Anjan’s background and love for technologyTug of war for kids … benefits of technology versus the downsides, e.g., distractions, addiction, blue light, etc.“Respect for that which is Lindy”Technology is mis-matched to how humans naturally evolved, e.g., constant notifications, blue light at night, et alThe Daylight Computer is like the Marauder’s Map in Harry Potter in that it looks like ink appearing/disappearing and requires light shined on it to seeSovereignty applied to every layer: physical health sovereignty, cognitive sovereignty, nervous system sovereignty, monetary and digital sovereigntyDopamine system encourages people to enjoy learning but computers were designed to take advantage of this same system to make screen time more addictingThe goal of Daylight Computer is to give some option but not to go cold turkey on existing devicesThe product is just as impactful for adults as kids, especially for reading and writing, and it’s healthyIt is low-time-preference technologyDifferent parenting approaches to digital devicesHow flickering works and hurts usersDr John Ott’s book “Health and Light”Jonathan Haidt’s books “Anxious Generation” and “Coddling of the American Mind”Post concussion syndrome and reason to stay away from screens after injuryScreen apnea and its impact on breathing and on sleep, we are physiologically compromised&nbsp;“The Primer” from Neal Stephenson’s novel “The Diamond Age”, inspiring vision for Anjan’s magic (self-learning) book equivalentTeach kids agency and self-learningNew computer ecosystem&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:The Daylight computer&nbsp;https://daylightcomputer.comAnjan’s Twitter @daylightcoAnjan’s email [email protected] Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” Jonathan&nbsp;Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure”&nbsp;“Brilliant” learning platform&nbsp;https://brilliant.org/John N. Ott’s book “Health and Light: The extraordinary Study that Shows How light Affects Your Health and Emotional Well Being”Video “BAD LIGHT! Effects of Fluorescent Light Irritation on Children and Animals”&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/48WbF-qOQc4Neal Stephenson’s novel “The Diamond Age”HAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter&nbsp;@OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter&nbsp;@ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr&nbsp;npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter&nbsp;@FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP at&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com&nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO SUPPORT:Subscribe, like and share this podcast with...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn about homeschooling in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vikas and Chhaya Yadav let their son make decisions, including whether to homeschool and to choose subjects he is most interested in.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a customized curriculum at a customized speed.&nbsp;&nbsp;They allow him to follow his natural talents and interests versus prescribed subjects and pursuit of highest paid professions.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Homeschooling is legal in India but students still need to take mandatory examsVikas and Chhaya’s approach is to let their son follow his curiosityThey let their son decide whether to continue homeschooling or public schoolingLetting kids make mistakes or have to admit they do not know somethingThey leverage multiple resources, e.g., Kahn AcademyThey spent some time in Peru, where the education culture is more western and very different from Asia cultureIdentity politics are a global problem, India has similar trends that the US has in terms of work environments that were once meritocracies but now have discrimination, everyone is now categorized by their religion or casteIn India, mandatory exams fundamentally impact kids’ futures so tremendous energy and time is focused on preparing for taking examsWith homeschooling, you have a 1:1 student to teacher ratio versus 30:1 or 50:1 in public schoolsTeaching through story is powerful, one of the examples they used was reading “The Martian” with their sonPublic school students are not confident of what they want but are still expected to make a decision what to pursue in college, but nature is designed for us to be flexible, for us to change our decisionsFollowing natural talents and interests versus prescribed subjects and pursuit of highest paid professions, the latter leads people to jobs they dislike and perform poorly inNow is the time to try homeschooling, you can always go back to state schoolsBest teacher we can be is to be ourselves to our children&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:“The Martian” by Andy WeirHomeschooling group,&nbsp;swashikshan.Another organization,&nbsp;Shikshantar. They have a university with no curriculum.&nbsp;Annual LSUC (Learning Societies Unconference) is much larger than just home schoolingVikas’ website, https://thevikas.com/HAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter&nbsp;@OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter&nbsp;@ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr&nbsp;npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter&nbsp;@FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP at&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com&nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO SUPPORT:We are our own sponsors and are so grateful for all of you who support this show.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you!Subscribe, like and share this podcast with others.The intro/extro music is from TipNZ.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tip educates through her music, exploring the Bitcoin universe with visual storytelling, sick beats &amp; profound lyrics.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.tipnz.com/Crazy awesome Collector’s Edition of HODL UP is available at&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/products/hodl-up-2024-halving-limited-editionVisit our “Free Market Kids“ for products like the Bitcoin mining game, HODL UP&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freemarketkids.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, the tables are turned.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivian Cheng, host of “Life with Bitcoin,” interviews Scott and Tali about their homeschool journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;She asks deep and personal questions about fears, decision making in relationships and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;Note this is the homeschooling portion of a more comprehensive discussion including backgrounds, zero time preference game theory, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please support Vivian and check out the full “Life with Bitcoin” episode.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scott and Tali’s decision to homeschool·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The commitment to start·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Resistance from both sides of the family·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be the best you can be in one area versus trying to well in everything·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Factors to consider when deciding to homeschool·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Full spectrum of options for parents controlling their kids’ education·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who do you trust?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outsourcing vs. self-custodying your parenting·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Critical importance of parent-child relationships·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emotional intelligence for a lifetime·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leading by example·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greatest challenges with homeschooling·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are so many support groups, e.g., co-ops·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zero time preference thinking … Why are you doing this?·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beware of the push for women to have both careers and families·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Scott was involved in the homeschooling experience·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reflections on lessons learned and what they would have done differently·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Homeschooled kids interact very well with people of all ages … the opposite of the socialization FUD·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kids are not judging Tali and Scott by their fiat titles … Their kids are watching the example they are setting as a couple creating a company·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How they balanced parenting decision making·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aligned values and division of labor vis-à-vis parenting·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be a whole person … you don’t have to give up who you are when you’re a parent&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivian’s Linktr.ee&nbsp;&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/LifewithBitcoin•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivian’s podcast Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;@LifewBitcoin•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivian’s personal Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;@btcviv•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vivian’s YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/MRP52DZeIhQ?si=YKW7CYDcbaPl5ff9•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jennifer Fox’s “Your Child's Strengths: A Guide for Parents and Teachers”&nbsp;&nbsp;<a...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Dads and soon-to-be-Dads, are you trying to convince your wife to homeschool?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our guest today, John, shares his story of how he and his wife worked this discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, 19 years of homeschooling later, they share their lessons learned and suggestions for others in their book, “This Is Not A School.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Take self-custody of your parenting.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the long term, the low time preference view, it’s worth it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The way we help other parents is by sharing.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John’s book is “This Is Not A School: A nineteen year family education journal”&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their reasons for homeschooling were not religious·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was inspired by his mother who emphasized how important it is to take full responsibility for the education of your children·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Get the food right is one of the cornerstones of homeschooling·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limit the bad influences, e.g., what kids may be exposed to in public schools·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John had to convince his wife to homeschool·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You don’t need to have a lot of money to homeschool·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They emphasized to their children that they were responsible for their own education·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teaching kids how to think for themselves is so important, e.g., critical thinking, mental frameworks·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-custody parenting … Take control of what your kids are going to eat, going to experience, going to be exposed to·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents are the ones who have the greatest incentive to take care of kids·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When your kids fall down, don’t baby them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tell them to get up.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In many schools, administrators pummel kids with questions that really are suggestions, e.g., do you feel suicidal, do you feel like the opposite sex·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They based their homeschooling on real world projects and situations, e.g., forming a PAC with their children called “Cannabis Consumers for Liberty”·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their family came under additional scrutiny and potential monitoring … John says that those who homeschool should be prepared for similar treatment·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the long term, the low time preference view, it’s worth it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The way we help other parents is by sharing.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talk to kids like adults about all subjects, especially money·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They are working with Adam Curry to set up a Lightning node to process microtransactions for their audio book·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The kids were with them when they set up their bitcoin wallet·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do what you need to do to be present with your family·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re feeling discouraged because it feels challenging to homeschool, don’t give up.&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John explains the history of National Computer Systems (NCS) and its influence over the US educational system and standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were purchased by Pearson, a publishing company in London.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Go to the original, printed sources whenever possible … Build a book library of unabridged classics&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Dale’s book “This Is Not A School: A nineteen year family...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;In today's show, Tali shares exciting developments with her early readers series. This is a perfect way to leverage the power of story to engage with your younger children and grandchildren. The accompanying journal not only helps them embrace the concepts, it also provides a time for fellowship and sharing memories.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:(adding soon)&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: (adding soon)HAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter&nbsp;@OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter&nbsp;@ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr&nbsp;npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter&nbsp;@FreeMarketKidsOrange Pill App&nbsp;@FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/gamesWAYS TO SUPPORT:We are our own sponsors and are so grateful for all of you who support this show.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you!Subscribe, like and share this podcast with othersCrazy awesome 2024 Halving Collector’s Edition of HODL UP is available at&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/products/hodl-up-2024-halving-limited-editionVisit our “Free Market Kids“ for products like the Bitcoin mining game, HODL UP&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com,Check out Tali’s podcast by and for Bitcoin women, “Orange Hatter”&nbsp;https://www.orangehatter.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Have fun with “Proof of Work Apparel”&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/proof-of-work-apparelSTANDING RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:Article "Homeschoolers Are Bitcoiners Who Don't Know It Yet"&nbsp;https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/parallels-between-homeschool-and-bitcoinTali’s “Quick Start” checklist&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/blogs/i-want-to-start-homeschooling/i-want-to-start-homeschooling-quick-start-checklistMentioned in this episode:Aleia Free Market Kids Full

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Today’s show is part of our fundamentals series where we focus on practical ideas and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;This episode is especially for younger parents and is dedicated to developing the love of reading mindset.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Picking the “right” reading material in the context of cultivating the right attitudeManaging parental expectations is also important because your attitude will impact children’s feelings about readingFeatures to look at when kids first start to read:&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Books that kids can actually touch and get dirty, e.g., choose books that have texture2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Books that young kids can easily flip the pages, e.g., cardboard pages, a size they can easily handleAnything, even gimmicky books, that engages their interest is goodLibrary sales are great places to find cheap kids books.&nbsp;&nbsp;So are church rummage sales, garage sales and homeschool bookstores that sell used materials.Just get kids used to seeing books everywhere … the bedrooms, the car, the stroller, the bathroomGiving kids choices with piles of books gives them the opportunity to choose what look interestingTali found that cartoons with simple lines and large fonts worked best with her kidsShe also did&nbsp;not&nbsp;use phonics to teach kids how to readColoring books and sticker books help grab children’s interestChoose materials less because of the specific topic, even Bitcoin, but more for positive feelingsUse tools, e.g., a ruler with the center area cut out, to help younger readers focus and train their eyesStay away from dumb-downed and abridged editionsLet kids gets pulled into stories, even ones being read by relatives or audible booksSet the example … let your kids see you readBooks allow readers to use their imagination.&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercise the creativity muscle.It is a disservice to expect certain abilities and skills at certain ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, high-time-preference fiat-stress can be a challenge but being aware of this, you can still make reading a prioritySubtitles on for all movies and shows!It’s better to play read stories than to give kids an ipad to watch cartoons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cartoons have dumbed-down and overly-simplified language.Scott compares kids’ growing brains to AI language learning&nbsp;Get copies of original, unabridged classics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Build a library.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are technocrats who are systematically trying to ban, re-write or otherwise remove them.Don’t lecture while reading, e.g., with Bitcoin kids booksGet them involved, e.g., asking questions while reading to themThere’s nothing more that the child wants than to be with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your presence matters more than book selection.&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:“Ten Little Dinosaurs (Eyeball Animation)” by Pattie Schnetzler and Jim Harris&nbsp;Amazon“How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?” by Jane Yolen and Weston Woods&nbsp;<a...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim Lord and Gabe Lord share their respective generational perspectives on being on the leading edge of homeschooling in the 1980’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both are Bitcoiners.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both are veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen to how the values of all these areas are intertwined.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Perspective of 2 generations:&nbsp;&nbsp;military family pioneering homeschooling in the 80’s.In this case, it was the Dad who oranged-pilled his son.Both bringing Bitcoin to veterans through Operation BitcoinThere are many correlations between veterans, Bitcoiners and homeschoolers.How Jim Lord and his fellow homeschooling parents responded to uniformed law enforcement serving them a subpoena for educational child neglectThe government does NOT love youStates receive stipends from the federal government for military dependents attending public school.&nbsp;&nbsp;This creates unhealthly monetary incentives for the states to act against homeschooling parents.Government officials are typically cowardsTestimony of how advanced students can get poor grades because they are artificially slowed down with standardized curriculum.&nbsp;&nbsp;Smart students are bored out of their minds.Holding kids back emotionally and/or academically, e.g., because of financial incentives, is disturbing and the reason why taking self-custody of education is so critical.Bad things happen when good people don’t stand up.&nbsp;&nbsp;But not everyone has resources to make a stand.Support is difficult to find because of trends, e.g. families living far away from relatives, and the need for double-income households.&nbsp;Even if you don’t have kids yet, you can start to build support groups, e.g., veterans, homeschoolers, Bitcoiners, church, etc., early.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are not already part of one, then start reaching out to find/build one.Contrasting the experiences of the “worst” and “best” public school districts.Parent-child relations are so, so important.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gabe and his Dad, Jim, exemplify how homeschooling fosters strong bonds.&nbsp;&nbsp;And now Gabe is passing this onto his family, with his children.Even when both parents must work to the support the family, that does not mean they don’t have opportunities to bond and teach their children, e.g., Gabe and his daughter doing their own podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reading to your kids when they babies, young kids can really contribute to the parent-child bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make time for reading to and with your kids.Parents are human too.&nbsp;&nbsp;You make mistakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s expected and okay.&nbsp;&nbsp;Homeschooling allows older children to teach younger children.&nbsp;&nbsp;This helps both those who teach, those who are being taught, and the parents all benefit.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sibling-to-sibling relationships are critical just like parent-child relationships.When kids explain ideas to other kids, the teaching-child learns better.&nbsp;&nbsp;And they increase their confidence as well.Homeschooling is 100% okay in the US military.&nbsp;&nbsp;Search on the HSLDA website for information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Schools on military bases are plagued by the same challenges and issues facing all other public schools.As a kid, Gabe sold donuts door-to-door to pay for books and other materials used in their homeschool curriculum.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is part of how Jim taught their children about money, through experience.Kids are always watching you.&nbsp;&nbsp;They learn from what’s caught more than what’s taught.Things are more challenging today for kids to earn money.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can’t just send them into the street.It never really ends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learning for both parents and their kids continues...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;We can’t control lobbying or money printing but we can control what we do at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster your parent-child bonds.&nbsp;&nbsp;Protect them from the hidden costs of money on the family.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Our monetary environment plays a role in our parents’ ability to show up authentically.For example, when parents have to work their ass off to try to support the family’s financial needs, it can lead to kids not getting their emotional needs met.The latter leads to yet other secondary, tertiary issues.Seb’s book “Hidden Cost of Money” has entire chapter on the family unit.Seb describes how money is like language, it communicates information.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a “medium of expression,” not just a medium of exchange.Like language, money can also be censored.An example is capital controls in China.&nbsp;&nbsp;A father who cannot store his capital for his family, cannot express his support for his family.The ability to express ourselves is vital for kids, for parents.Everyone’s time preference is impacted by money, and not for the better.&nbsp;&nbsp;The loss of purchasing power through inflation is decreasing the focus on building long term security for one’s family and increasing the focus on impulsive, consumer-based decisions.Meaninglessness sets in as the rising cost of living makes it more and more challenging to plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;In psychological terms, the locus of control is shifting from internal to external.&nbsp;&nbsp;This leads to poor health outcomes.People get stuck at the bottom layer of the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs because money is broken and their purchasing power melts.&nbsp;&nbsp;They therefore have harder and harder time moving up to self-actualization.&nbsp;&nbsp;This reduces altruism and compassion to give back.Tali challenges if there isn’t a silver lining in how bad our money is broken.&nbsp;&nbsp;For example, one of America’s greatest strengths, a strive for individualism, is also our great weakness, e.g., spiritual wealth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps this will bring extended families back together.There are compounding negative impacts for kids: stress of the mother during pregnancy, poor diet, less time with parents.The world is not black and white.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other factors are the medical system, social media, and lobbying, e.,g. big pharm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their incentives are not aligned with a low time preference strategy on health where we would address chronic illnesses decades before they become urgent.Comparing and contrasting the western and eastern views of life, health and death.Tali brings it back to the family level.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can’t control lobbying.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can’t control money printing.&nbsp;&nbsp;But we can control what we do at home, i.e., keeping a positive mental attitude and sharing positive energy.Before a child is even born, it is impacted by the mother’s stress, e.g., stress hormones.&nbsp;&nbsp;And money is one the largest sources of stress.&nbsp;&nbsp;When kids are motivated and passionate about something, their capacity to learn is exponentially greater.&nbsp;&nbsp;Therefore, if a child shows an interest in something, allow and encourage them to pursue it.Kids needs to have some outlet in the physical or sport realm.&nbsp;What do you value?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comparing and contrasting the 3 P’s (power, prestige, possession) versus the 3 C’s (contributions, challenges, connections).There are decisions you can make that you a better parent.&nbsp;&nbsp;Teaching critical thinking is one of those.There is a spectrum of protecting kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;On one side is “share everything”.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other is extreme nurturing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding this framework helps think through what and

SHOW TOPICS:Yes, homeschooling conventions really exist.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are valuable for parents whether you homeschool or not, whether you can attend in person or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this episode, Tali and Scott share their experience as vendors and speakers at the 2024 GHC Cincinnati event.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:There are multiple brands of homeschooling conventions.&nbsp;&nbsp;The one Tali and Scott attended was Great Homeschooling Conventions, GHC.One non-obvious benefit of homeschooling conventions is the morale boost it gives for parents: attending workshops, getting pumped up, getting fresh information, being reminded of basic principles.Featured speakers are brought in to speak.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are also workshops facilitated by exhibitors.Conventions bring together homeschoolers and hundreds of vendors who cover a widely diverse set of products and services.Most attendees purchase curriculum for the following school year.Tali’s new vendor list: Flitetest; Wonder Year (book); Poptential; Teach Me Health and Homeopathy; Soda Farm; Science Ninjas; Push and GrowScott’s new vendor list: Beyond Personal Finance; Life Momentum with Anna B; Trinity College of LouisvilleHands-on projects can be combined with formal classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Projects also help get dads or other family members get involved, and give moms a break.Homeschoolers, like Bitcoiners, are open to alternative, i.e., non-fiat, diets, natural non-processed foods, homesteading, etc.There is still a long road ahead to open homeschoolers up to how money works and Bitcoin.Attendance this year was down, most likely due to the poor economic conditions.&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Great Homeschooling Conventions, GHC,&nbsp;&nbsp;https://greathomeschoolconventions.comFlitetest,&nbsp;https://www.flitetest.comBeyond Personal Finance,&nbsp;https://beyondpersonalfinance.com“Wonder Year” book,&nbsp;https://wonderyear.com“Choose Life”&nbsp;http://princesoffthegrid.weebly.com/chooselife/choose-life-by-daniel-prince&nbsp;&nbsp;Life Momentum with Anna B,&nbsp;https://annabauereis.comPoptential,&nbsp;https://poptential.orgTrinity College of Louisville,&nbsp;https://trinitycollegelou.comExcel College,&nbsp;https://www.theexcelcollege.comTeach Me Health and Homeopathy,&nbsp;https://www.homeopathyworks.com/teach-me-health-homeopathy-curriculum/Soda Farm,&nbsp;https://sodafarm.com“Sweet Remedies”&nbsp;https://sodafarm.com/collections/books-by-dawn/products/sweet-remedies-healing-herbal-honeysScience Ninjas,&nbsp;<a...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;experiential real-world learning, compounding benefits of year-round schooling, treating kids like adultsBrooke Williams is a homeschool dad who shared the teaching responsibilities equally with his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;He’s also a passionate Bitcoiner.&nbsp;&nbsp;In today’s episode Tali and Scott dig into his lessons learned about the often-overlooked compounding benefits of year-round learning, experiential learning, treating kids like adults, the homeschooling mental game, and the incredible resilience of kids.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Brooke’s background including how growing up traveling around the world impacted how they raised their kidsHis family’s journey into homeschoolingIn public schools, a large portion of the beginning of each new school year is spent re-learning what was forgotten since the prior year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Homeschooling can and often goes year round.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is huge benefit of homeschooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;The compounding effects mean kids get much further ahead, much faster.Kids are going to learn what they are interested inThey went to a home-based partnership in CaliforniaThe teaching was done by both him and his wifeTreat your kids like adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t treat them like their helpless.Experiential learning is part of everyday life, e.g., giving kids jobs to do when grocery shopping.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is learning in everything you do:&nbsp;&nbsp;chores, choosing what to cook, making a grocery list, budgeting, etc.Pets teach so much not just kids, but adults as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;When life happens, parents are there to coach their kids how to deal with difficult circumstances including everything from nurturing and caring to life and death.Many of America’s early leaders were homeschooled, e.g., Lincoln.&nbsp;&nbsp;The idea that you need someone else like the state or some other central authority to tell you what is best for your kids is garbage.There is a lot of FUD and perceived risk about homeschooling.Brooke and his wife found their source of strength in a local homeschooling partnership.&nbsp;&nbsp;Local connections are instrumental in terms of support.&nbsp;&nbsp;These groups are in every community.&nbsp;&nbsp;You just have to seek them out.The mental game for those undecided:&nbsp;&nbsp;you can do this.&nbsp;&nbsp;You already have what you need to homeschool and there are so many support resources available.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kids are incredibly resilient.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t overthink about what it takes to homeschool.&nbsp;&nbsp;No one is perfect.&nbsp;&nbsp;Own your mistakes and know that your kids are going to be fine.The incredible value of parent-children bondsBeware of the fallacy of teaching kids independence by leaving them alone, e.g., when they cryBrooke created his own financial boot camp for kids.&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:The Santa Barbara Blockchain Institute, a 501c(3)&nbsp;https://sbblockchain.orgBrooke’s Bitcoin lecture series&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@SantaBarbaraBlockchainInst/videosBrooke’s book “Why Bitcoin?&nbsp;: Three Transformative Successeses”&nbsp;https://sbblockchain.org/book/and&nbsp;<a...

Celebrating the 100th Episode of Orange Hatter and Envisioning Future Bitcoin InitiativesThe episode, marking the 100th episode of the Orange Hatter podcast, revisits interviews and shares stories of various Bitcoin women around the world. The women come from diverse contexts and experiences, yet all share the common goal of safeguarding their hard-earned money through Bitcoin. Aspects of their personal lives and backgrounds are shared, providing insights into the struggles faced in different countries and the impacts of inflation on their lives. Tali also introduces other Orange Hatter initiatives, including the Orange Hatter Women's Retreat, a Mastermind group, a weekly reading group, and an intention experiment, aimed at creating synergy and building networks for Bitcoin women. Tali also shares a special coupon for the upcoming Bitcoin Magazine's Nashville conference in July 2024.00:00 Introduction: Empowering Women through Bitcoin00:21 The Journey of Orange Hatter: From Inception to 100th Episode01:12 Bitcoin: A Tool for Everyone02:55 Bitcoin Stories from Around the World04:21 Bitcoin: A Solution for Financial Struggles04:27 Exciting Announcements and Favorite Clips04:50 The First Episode of Orange Hatter Podcast05:06 Bitcoin Stories: From Italy to Tanzania12:02 Bitcoin Stories: From Belgium to Japan13:15 Bitcoin Stories: From the US to the World18:44 The Orange Hatter Women's Retreat20:55 Bitcoin Stories: From the US to the World (Part 2)32:01 The Orange Hatter Mastermind Group34:28 Bitcoin Stories: Immigrants to the US35:23 Understanding Money and Corruption: A Personal Journey35:46 A Venezuelan Perspective on Inflation and Bitcoin37:30 Aida's Story: The Cuban Economy and the Power of Bitcoin41:26 Liv's Story: From Germany to Bitcoin43:30 Empowering Women in the Bitcoin Community46:54 Toshi's Story: The Nigerian Currency Crisis51:58 Carri's Story: From Gold Bug to Bitcoin Believer56:36 The Orange Hatter Intention Experiment59:49 Mary Lou's Story: From Poverty to Bitcoin01:04:43 Celebrating the 100th Episode of Orange Hatter***Go to www.orangehatter.com to see all the O.H. initiatives.***Mentioned in this episode:Free Market Kids ShortGet your HODL UP ("The best bitcoin game ever!") at www.freemarketkids.com.

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;money-literacy for teens,&nbsp;helping homeschoolers become bitcoinersTali and Scott finally talk about a project that’s been a year in the making.&nbsp;&nbsp;They explain details about their new online course to help homeschooling parents and their teens take their first steps towards Bitcoin.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Youth Financial Empowerment” is about how money works.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s 20+ years of homeschooling plus Bitcoin in a condensed format busy parents can use to help their teens – without having to spend hundreds or thousands of hours researching.The founding classes offered this summer are $200 off.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s not just for homeschooling families, it’s for all families.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Inspiration driving Tali and Scott to help homeschoolers move towards BitcoinThey want to help find the signal amongst so much noise about what money is and why it’s brokenCommon feeling parents have is nervousness about what the broken fiat money system means for their children’s futureFor the first time in generations, majority of parents do not expect their children’s future to be brighter than their ownBitcoiners connect with the ideas of self-custody education and separation of church and state quickly.&nbsp;But going the other direction is more challenging, hence the expression “homeschoolers are bitcoiners who don’t know it yet”The Free Market Kids course “Youth Financial Empowerment” addresses the latter challenge.But the course is valuable, regardless whether you homeschool or not, regardless whether you’re Bitcoiners or notYou can’t budget your way to prosperity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wages do not keep up with real inflation.The course offers value because it takes from Scott and Tali’s 20+ years of homeschooling plus what they’ve learned studying Bitcoin, and condenses the material into a format busy parents can use to help their teens – without having to spend hundreds or thousands of hours researching.Scott and Tali and exhibiting in person at a homeschooling conference in just over a month from the time of recordingThe structure is a 5-day bootcamp consisting of 10 modules.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s Austrian economics centric.The course design will go through an iterative process similar to when play testing and designing gamesThe intent is for teens to walk away with tools, e.g., frameworks, and knowledge that will help them understand the world around them better, and to help them make better decisions.“Don’t trust. Verify” is another example of useful frameworks that will help teens, e.g., misleading election year propaganda.&nbsp;Game elements will be part of how to make the course more interesting and effective, e.g., the negation, pricing-mechanism game “Is That The Best You Can Do?”The first three live sessions offered in June are the “founding classes” and are $200 offLesson learned from homeschooling: sometimes the message needs to come from someone other than you, the parent.Lesson learned from homeschooling: it is valuable for you, as the parent, to find a resource where someone else has gone through all the messy noise, done the hundreds of hours of research, found the signal, and packed it up concisely to teach your kids.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:“Youth Financial Empowerment” information:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://freemarketkids.mykajabi.comGame “Is That The Best You Can Do?”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freemarketkids.com/products/is-that-the-best-you-can-do-standard-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;life-long parent-child bonds, unschooling FUD, filling your own emotional cupUnschooling can build incredible, life-long parent-child bonds.&nbsp;&nbsp;You trust them.&nbsp;&nbsp;They trust you.&nbsp;&nbsp;Give your kids a loving, respectful and happy home.Parents may have to de-school themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a lot of FUD about unschooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unschooling is the opposite of being lazy and locking kids up.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s about getting active and having a network, a caring community.&nbsp;&nbsp;There’s a balance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kids are free to explore and choose their own path, but parents are there to guide.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s not a completely hands-off experience.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Alex’s background and inspiration for taking self-custody of her son’s educationShe left Germany as a single Mom and without a specific plan other than she knew they had to leaveAlex’s ideas of what people who can’t homeschool, e.g., in GermanyThere are certain countries around Germany that way more relaxed when it comes to homeschool so if you’re living on the border you can send them there instead.West River Academy was another option Alex found to be very helpful for unschooling familiesClarifying the FUD … “Unschooling” means kids have a choice, including going to school.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, parents do set boundaries.Kids learn because they need something in life, e.g., basic math skills.Kids learn how to learn.&nbsp;&nbsp;Then they can apply this skill to other areas and other problems.Alex’s son has a variety of coaches, e.g.,&nbsp;&nbsp;at his boxing / MMA club.Unschooling is the opposite of being lazy and locking kids up.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s about getting active and having a network, a caring community.&nbsp;Tali discusses a letter she wrote to herself when her first-born was an infant.Contrast between Alex’s German background and Tali’s Chinese background leads to some fun back-and-forth.There’s a balance in un-schooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kids are free to explore and choose their own path, but parents are there to guide.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s not a completely hands-off experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Not everyone you know, friends or family, will understand what you’re doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most important thing is that the kids feel loved.For Alex, the most important thing was letting go of her fear and programming … to de-school herself.She recommends self-discovery activities and habits.&nbsp;&nbsp;The more you love yourself, the more you trust yourself, the better it is for your kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fill your own cup.Reach out to other moms if you’re considering homeschooling or unschooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALEX’S SOCIALSPodcast: “Wild Life – The Unschooling Podcast”&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/therealalexkoNostr:&nbsp;&nbsp;npub198krwyj8uc63n9auvx56gtc7gk60lmm63cgxd7j62nev3yquqk3shkew2sTwitter:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://twitter.com/TheRealAlexKoInstagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/therealalexko/YouTube:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKFLZyLGMojePEKNr2QmjALinkedIn:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kons/RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Podcast: “Wild...

SHOW TOPICS:&nbsp;&nbsp;criminalized homeschooling, “homeschooling” public-school students, screen-time and other challengesParents are ultimately responsible for their kids’ education.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some families live in places where homeschooling is criminalized, e.g., Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some families can’t afford to formally homeschool, e.g., because both parents must work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonetheless, there are actions parents can take.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tali and Scott go deep on this challenging situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;One key takeaway is focusing on relationships because, if your relationships are open, you've got a chance to reach the kids.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Not everyone who wants to homeschool can.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some families live in places where homeschooling is criminalized, e.g., Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some families can’t afford to homeschool, e.g., because both parents must work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonetheless, there are actions you can take if you are in this circumstance.Intentional courage: You are responsible for your kids’ education, not the state.Kids are always watching and learning from what we do, not just what we say.We as parents are not helpless.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can take action.The nuance between “learning” and “drawing conclusions”Parents can start by clarifying for themselves what they want their kids to learn.Apply the “Don’t trust. Verify.” ethos of Bitcoin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t hope that public school teachers or administrators will teach things your kids should know.&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents must ask questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be very deliberate in poking into your kids’ business.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t expect it to be easy.Approaches vary based on age-range.&nbsp;&nbsp;The younger, the easier.Asking kids about school is not for the purpose of judging them, or their performance, e.g., on a test.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s about what they are actually learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proof of love.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite eye rolls, they do appreciate that you care.&nbsp;&nbsp;You are vested in their future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Teenage years do NOT have to be antagonistic or confrontational all the time as is often portrayed in movies and shows.You as a parent have to be continuously learning yourself.Teaching kids the importance of having courage is valuable.&nbsp;&nbsp;There’s also a caution: we as parents must remain sensitive to the intense pressures kids will face, not just from other kids but from adults in positions of authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the family is strong, if the relationships are really strong, it's easier for the child to be courageous.Choosing your battles and remaining flexiblePrinciple of choosing the harder right over the easier wrongExample subjects to boost public-school kids’ knowledge:&nbsp;&nbsp;history, economics, social studies, current events.Parents and kids are busy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Attention time is scarce.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lectures are not effective for heavy subjects.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be aware of creating unintentional resistance.One of the things that works against us as parents trying to build relationships with kids today is screen time.&nbsp;Options and methods:o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game nightso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family dinnerso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special projectso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Movie nights (selective movies)&nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Captured audience, e.g., driving timeo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assigned readings, videos (e.g., documentaries) (“home” homework vs. “school” homework)A key takeaway is to focus on the relationship because, because if your relationship is open, you've got a chance to communicate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Focus on that and the other things will fall into place.Do you know someone who is doing these things?&nbsp;&nbsp;Tali and...

SHOW TOPIC:&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent thinking, teacher incentives, and AI's place in a homeschool curriculumDeanna and Joel are building the future they want to see.&nbsp;&nbsp;The decline in our education system has compounded year after year for over a century.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is too corrupt to fix from the inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;This inspired them to start their own teaching business.&nbsp;&nbsp;With technology as a deflationary force, the cost of education should be decreasing and the quality should be increasing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The opposite is happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent thought and critical thinking are sacrificed for the sake of conforming to approved narratives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen to how this couple is fighting back by leaving the system and creating teaching content for Bitcoin homeschoolers.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deanna and Joel share a passion for education and started a homeschool curriculum company.&nbsp;&nbsp;They only work with Bitcoin families.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lyceum Tutoring has on-demand courses for history, humanities, economics, literature and art history.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The negative trends in education including at the college level have been going on for many years·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improving writing skills helps students think better·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) is program Tali used to help teach her kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was the exact opposite of the way Tali had been taught in college (which was to dumb down everything).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joel and Deanna are horrified (but not surprised) hearing about how Scott and Tali’s daughter was directed to write an opinion paper as a college freshman.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before you spend money on your kid’s college, ask what they really need for their chosen career field·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The trades have many training programs·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Most things CAN be learned by ANYONE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid the false narrative that “I’m just not good in math” etc.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlotte Mason method is a popular homeschool philosophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Using “living books” is an example of this method.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use original, unabridged works as much as possible·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Little to zero benefit of labelling reading abilities by grade·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debating incentives versus laziness of public-school teachers and college professors·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Losing meritocracy … The trend with college students being graded by their fellow college students·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With technology as a deflationary force, the cost of education should be decreasing and the quality should be increasing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The opposite is happening.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AI is just a tool.&nbsp;&nbsp;It can be used for good, e.g., as a brain-storming partner when writing a book.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t be afraid of AI.&nbsp;&nbsp;In fact, embrace it.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s best to incorporate it into homeschool curriculum.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Project Gutenberg is great resource for homeschoolers.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a library of over 70,000 free e-books.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deanna is working on her new book, “Shells to Satoshi, the Story of Money”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joel is working a romance novel set in El Salvador amongst Bitcoin expats.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Joel’s Twitter @traderjoel (“Argumentative Bear”)Deanna’s Twitter @dinparis2012 (“Classical...

SHOW TOPIC:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mental training, preparing for adversity, and avoiding fiat-mindset slippageThis episode covers how kids need to learn to deal with disappointment and adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are homeschooling, it’s an easy trap to fall into to try to control everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be intentional.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mental training, e.g., mental resilience and anti-fragility, is an important topic often absent from standard curriculum.&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents should be aware their beliefs from the fiat world are at risk of sipping into and being carried over to the Bitcoin world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay attention to the paradigm you are passing to your kids.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” describes, first hand, how and why some people give up while others are able to persevere through extreme adversity.His story exemplifies why it is important to guard your mental state.What inspired Tali in the Robert Kiyosaki’s interviewKiyosaki described “internal economy” versus “external economy”The rich are playing a different game.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are playing by a different set of rules.The moment you accept money, you accept being an employee.What you truly believe is what is communicated to your kidsClarifying the distinction between an entrepreneur mindset and a value-for-value (V4V) kids allowanceParents should be aware their beliefs from the fiat world are at risk of sipping into / being carried over to the Bitcoin worldKids need to learn how to deal with disappointment.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are homeschooling, it’s an easy trap to fall into to try to control everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are alternatives to sports to give kids an opportunity to be exposed to adversity.Intentionality …&nbsp;Face your fear … example Rejection ProofMental training, e.g., mental resilience and anti-fragility, is an important topic often absent from standard curriculum.Scott’s Ayn Rand “Virtue of Selfishness” tangentWe should be confident in our pursuits but not expect transition will be smooth.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re going to have obstacles in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have to have the mental resilience to ride the ups and downs.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning”&nbsp;&nbsp;AmazonRobert Kiyosak interview&nbsp;https://finance.yahoo.com/news/robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-173728264.html₿HS012: Teaching the Art of Learning&nbsp;https://www.freemarketkids.com/blogs/our-podcasts/hs012-teaching-the-art-of-learningJia Jiang’s “Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection”&nbsp;AmazonHAPPY TO...

SHOW TOPIC:There’s more to understanding AI than its technical applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tali and Scott continue their AI for Homeschoolers series exploring the connection between AI and free speech.&nbsp;&nbsp;They balance the Bitcoin Moms' point of view with the Bitcoin Dads' point of view.&nbsp;&nbsp;AI is just a tool, although a very powerful one.&nbsp; Our free speech rights are under attack from government censorship, e.g., biden’s recent executive order.&nbsp;&nbsp;Free speech is not contingent upon being “correct” because at the heart of the matter is the question of who gets to decide what is correct.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Tali and Scott take a moment to rif on how to make this podcast the most valuable for others.Homeschooling is not limited to those who take 100% control of their kids education.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nights and weekends provide learning opportunities for dual-income families and public-schooled families as well.While anyone at any stage can benefit from discussions like today’s topic on AI, the discussion focuses on families with middle-school-aged children and older.You as a parent can prepare yourself well before your kids are ready for the materialConsider yourself part of the home education process … you learn tooMany subjects studied in public school curriculum do not help kids prepare for post-graduation life.Conversely, many useful subject, e.g., AI, are not included but would be very valuable in preparing students for post-graduation life.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are not taking advantage of AI in your work you are falling behind.&nbsp;&nbsp;So, don’t hold kids back from this tool called AI.Bitcoin Moms’ points of viewBitcoin Dads’ points of viewIf you have the skills to use this tool, AI, then you are incredibly valuable to any organization.“Biden’s AI Bill of Rights May Just Be Another Censorship Plan” written by Jeremy Powell is available on Mises.orgDisinformation about disinformation … 1984’ “Ministry of Truth”Free speech is not contingent upon being “correct” because at the heart of the matter is the question of who gets to decide what is correct.The government continues to play Big Brother and deciding what citizens can or cannot be exposed to, what they can think and cannot think.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you disagree, they shut you down.Stay positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be careful to guard your emotions.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s hard to keep positive when there are so many negative things in the news like biden’s executive order.&nbsp;AI is bringing great benefits, to include new types of jobs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Focus on those good things.Kids could be turned off if we communicate in a harsh way, even if our passion is coming from a place of love.Social media street smarts.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are all susceptible to being manipulated by AI, .e.g., by social media, chat bots, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those creatives who are embracing AI and how to use it are advancing their skills and thriving.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:The podcast “Audio Mises Wire 2131”:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audio-mises-wire/id1352505416?i=1000640757784“Biden’s AI Bill of Rights May Just Be Another Censorship Plan” by Jeremy Powell&nbsp;https://mises.org/library/bidens-ai-bill-rights-may-just-be-another-censorship-planHAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter&nbsp;@OrangeHatterPodScott's...