In this episode of Dr Phil Primetime, the show explores the controversial topic of “Unschooling,” a growing movement where parents are opting to remove their children from traditional schools and instead, allow them to direct their education through their interests and daily experiences.
The episode features parents, Taylor and Nick, who have chosen to “unschool” their three boys, allowing them to follow their curiosity and love of nature as their guide. Dr Phil also meets Jenn and Kyle, who have taken their family on the road and are unschooling their children in a bus named Blue Betty.
The debate intensifies with the inclusion of critics of unschooling, such as educator Dr Dione Thomas, who argues that unschooling is a form of educational neglect and an online trend that could have disastrous effects on society.
Dr Phil also speaks with Lexi, who shares her experience of being homeschooled and the challenges she faced when she decided to pursue a college education. Lexi’s story raises the question of whether “unschooling” adequately prepares children for higher education and if it could potentially cause more harm than good.
Dr Phil Primetime: Unschooling: The Great School Exodus airs on Merit Street Media, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
