#88 - Jack Stewart | Homeschooling and Unplugging for Deeper Human Connections

Self Directed

Jack Stewart is a grown-up homeschooler. We explore how self-paced learning has shaped his social life and personal development. Jack’s upbringing was guided by his mother’s approach to homeschooling, which fostered meaningful friendships and an entrepreneurial spirit that set the stage for his success. These early experiences of forming deep connections outside traditional settings have carried through to his adult life.
Jack also shares his thoughts on the balance between structured activities and free play and how family-centered, attachment-based learning can sometimes offer advantages over conventional schools. His reflections challenge common perceptions of education and the social structures that accompany it.
Additionally, Jack talks about his move away from technology and how reducing his internet use has helped him form deeper, more authentic connections. From managing technology within his family to pursuing hands-on projects like music and board game development, Jack gives insight into a lifestyle that emphasizes focus, personal growth, and real-world interactions.
This conversation covers voluntary learning, the influence of community and nature in education, and the effects of living with less reliance on technology.
🗓️ Recorded September 19th, 2024. 📍 The Addisons, Withyham, United Kingdom
▬ Episode links ▬
Jack is no longer active on the internet. If you want to connect, then write to him at [e-mail]. If you want to sneak peek at some of Jack's old stuff from when he was active on the internet, then you can check out:

• https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jack-stewart5
• https://www.youtube.com/@daddyhomeschools5710
• https://blog.sonlight.com/author/jack-stewart

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Capitole

1. Jack's Homeschooling Journey (00:00:00)

2. Social Dynamics of Homeschooling (00:03:56)

3. Critique of Traditional Schooling (00:09:22)

4. The Role of Attachment in Learning (00:15:34)

5. Jack's Digital Detox (00:26:38)

6. The Cost of Internet Dependency (00:36:45)

7. The Value of Classic Literature (00:37:20)

8. Balancing Technology and Reading (00:39:01)

9. A Day Without Internet (00:41:00)

10. The Benefits of Physical Books (00:46:47)

11. Mindfulness and Technology (00:55:58)

12. The Impact of Social Media on Focus (01:02:10)