Parenting without the rat race: Kolkata parents explain why they chose unschooling for their 12-year-old twins
Iftekhar Ahsan and Shahira decided to educate their 12-year-old twins through unschooling rather than conventional schooling. They incorporate everyday experiences, travel, sports, and the internet into their children's learning. This approach allows the twins to learn subjects like math and science in engaging contexts. Ahsan highlights the importance of reducing academic pressure on children in contemporary education. He also emphasizes that socialization opportunities exist outside the traditional school environment.
