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Embracing Worldschooling: A Journey of Freedom and Education with Karen King
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Embracing Worldschooling: A Journey of Freedom and Education with Karen King
In this episode of the Our Offbeat Life Podcast, host David Cole delves into the transformative journey of Karen King, a pioneering worldschooler from Australia. Together, they explore Karen's family's decision to leave behind conventional life for full-time travel and worldschooling. They discuss the ups and downs of this unconventional lifestyle, from funding their travels to the profound educational impact on their children. The conversation also highlights the challenges and benefits of living a location-independent life, fostering community connections, and the future of worldschooling. Karen provides insightful advice and inspiration for families considering this adventurous path.
Links:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldschoolingcentral
Website: https://www.worldschoolingcentral.com/
0:00 Karen King Offbeat Interview
00:35 Introduction to Our Offbeat Life Podcast
03:06 Meet Karen King: A Worldschooling Pioneer
04:36 The Decision to Embrace Worldschooling
05:36 Breaking Free from the Traditional Lifestyle
07:48 The Lightbulb Moment: Discovering Location Independence
08:54 Adjusting to a New Way of Life
17:51 Cultural Experiences and Challenges
21:36 Financing the Worldschooling Adventure
26:41 Impact on Children's Education and Development
31:26 Deschooling and Learning Through Experience
34:57 The Power of Interest in Learning
35:58 Challenges of Transitioning to a Nomadic Lifestyle
37:35 Exploring World Schooling Adventures
38:06 Adapting to Life on the Road
39:48 Impact of COVID on Travel and Community
42:45 Raising Well-Adjusted World-Schooled Kids
51:48 Overcoming Financial and Emotional Struggles
53:46 The World Isn't Ready for Nomads
54:55 The Mission of World Schooling Central
56:20 Travel Trivia and Future Plans
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