Is unschooling successful? This article details the results of surveys of unschoolers, looking at their experiences as children and their successes as adults, including pursuing higher education and careers. The authors of the survey conclude that unschooling works well when there is high levels of family engagement and involvement, there is effort at social connection, and a dedication from both parents and children to work together to further their educational goals, while still learning freely. 

This website is presented by two unschooled siblings who have since grown up and are happy to share their experiences with this educational model. Unschooling provides so many opportunities for children to learn about the world without the constraints of a classroom by celebrating a natural love of learning. Families and children can benefit from this wonderful way of learning. 

This article features a look at several unschoolers, children--now adults--who were raised with a philosophy of child-led learning. They explain their thoughts on their childhood and discuss how the unique and sometimes radical way of learning that is unschooling shaped their decisions and choices as adults. 

The Family Unschoolers Network promotes the belief that learning can be fun for the whole family. With resources, information, books, articles, and reviews, you will find support and knowledge about how to implement a self-learning/unschooling philosophy into your homeschooling. 

According to John Holt, unschooling allows children the freedom to learn in the world on their own terms. He saw no distinction between learning and living a meaningful life. Learning is a natural process and works best when integrated into the spaces and activities of everyday life. This article takes a look at some of John Holt's philosophy of education and explains why unschooling is often the very best choice of educational model.