A Day in the Life of an Unschooled 11-Year-Old | Something Beautiful for the World
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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A Day in the Life of Woody showcases the unschooled life of 11-year-old Blackwood, a boy who has been schooled from home all his life. There’s not much missing in a day spent with Woody that you wouldn’t find in the life of most 11-year-old Australian boys - bows & arrows, playing cricket, family time, learning time… but there’s a difference here. From growing the tree to make his future bows & arrows to skillfully handling a chainsaw as he helps his dad manage the local commons forest, Woody’s daily life is both similar and very different to the average young boy’s. Told entirely from Woody’s perspective, this 12-minute film shares an inspiring insight into one young boy’s experience of the world.
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Watching this I realized that it might be the first time I’ve ever seen a documentary that’s purely from a child’s perspective! No adults butting in or commentating on his experience. Just Woody, speaking for himself and being respected at the level of adults.
Bravo!
Thanks for pointing this out! 😊
I saw a video years ago of your parents who turned your home and property into a mini food Forrest. It's great to see you growing up Woody and you are turning into a great young man!
This one, I suppose. I wouldn’t have remembered it if you did mention it. Thanks!
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This is what many of us could have experienced if we weren't forced to give 12 years of our life (at minimum)to a broken education system - just to be drained of much of what makes people capable of forging a path into a bright and prosperous future. I wish I could have lived like this... just a bit.
We all wish that🌻 everything we were taught was a lie
What a lovely, intelligent, friendly, competent, confident, helpful, well adjusted 11 year old.
You’re a lovely boy Woody living the good life with your mum, dad and local community.
It doesn’t get any better than this 😊
Nice work Jordan ❤
What a beautiful young boy, he is learning life skills, well done to both his Mam and Dad 👏👏👏
This is a beautiful portrait of a capable young man. It's also a film that raises the question "What is school for?" Should school continue to be an institution for creating efficient cogs for the machinery of industrialization? Or should it be modelled around planetary healing? If the latter is true, Woody could be a teacher as well as a student. Great job everyone involved!
Recently read a book called Trust Kids! It totally evolved the way I see how kids could be in the world and I think treating kids with more autonomy and respect would change the world in incredibly positive ways
Woody is always smiling and that is all that matters.
My kids, who were always homeschooled, also smiled nearly always. People would comment how they shined.
Then the government came, handcuffed me, and took my children. They used homeschooling as a reason to take and keep my children. They forced them into public school, isolated them from me for years, indoctrinated them, and broke our bonds. The children, older now, no longer want anything to do with me, hardly leave their house, and no longer smile or shine.
We live in California.
@@panthira2240what is the reason your children want nothing to do with you?
@@hamerfulparental alienation syndrome and brainwashing. Not because I did anything wrong as I'm sure you're inferring.
@@panthira2240 I know that when there is a strong parent-child bond based on love, then I don't see how you can be "brainwashed" into alienation. What is better than love? How can a child give up on that?
But I don't know everything, so probably you're right
Who needs school anyway? "They take the best years of your life, try to tell you wrong from right, but what you learned you soon forgotten." ~ 38 Special
lucky kid he is not damaged by boredom and bullies. I was so unhappy K-12 grades, bullied everyday and bored out of my mind, I used to read scifi and literature all through classes. at one point tried to break my leg by repeatedly falling off our garage roof in an attempt not to have to go to school. Mainly I remember being stoned at every lunch and recess and school bus by the other kids, rocks, food and glass were thrown at me constantly, hated the entire experience, now I hate all people and avoid them as much as possible. I did notice that most of these unschooled kids seem to have speech impediments which is interesting
That is sad that you hate all people and avoid them. For sure it's not school's fault...
Yeah it's interesting to note the speech differences. I wonder if it's just that kids with slow development are more likely to pulled out of school for their mental health, or if it's actually the late learning of spelling that has an effect on pronunciation... Maybe a bit of both in most of these kids I'm guessing.
Would scare the shit out of me leaving desire to learn reading and writing up to my kid. But I can appreciate I don't know their full situation. I just think that reading is so important because if you can read, you can learn whatever you want. Therefore shouldn't sound reading skills be the foundation of unschooling? I don't know.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Sasha. I can't imagine what you went through. People can be so cruel. I pray that you be filled by people showing you overflowing love.
@hamerful I do think the school has a responsibility to keep students safe. A school where children are bullied and rocks, glass and food are thrown at lunch, recess and on the bus is a disgrace!!
@@alexwilder8315 a speech impediment us not SLOW development. It's just a speech impediment.
This is where the meaning of life can be found. This gives me hope for humanity.
A beautiful film and a gorgeous family! It’s great to see non mainstream people living the way they want and showing what’s possible. We’re contemplating homeschooling for our daughter and we moved to rural Tasmania to give her (and us) a beautiful place to grow. This inspires me and brought a massive smile to my face numerous times! Thanks Woody (and Family)! 🙏😀❤️🥲😍
Inspirational. My wife and I are unschooling our two young boys in a similar manner. It’s absolutely incredible to see what Woody, as well as our own sons, dream up and turn into realities when they are given the time, the freedom, and the autonomy to do so. What a gift.
Our modern culture is so limiting to kids, both in what we give them the freedom to do as well as our underlying beliefs of what they’re capable of. And in my opinion, it’s the greatest disservice of our generation.
When you pursue your talents, you find your purpose. But without the time and space to do so-when you’re forced to spend 12 years in compulsive schooling followed by an immediate jump into the rat race-it’s difficult to have that time or space.
To the parents of Woody: you are inspiring. I sincerely wish our paths cross one day.
I agree. My daughter turned 14 yesterday and has been unschooled all her life. She can do amazing things already and has a great outlook and approach to life. I'm so proud of her.
I had the pleasure of meeting Woody as an articulate and adorable two year old. I followed his family’s cycling adventure along the east coast and publication of their book. I have no doubt he will go on to lead a very full and happy life, contributing richly to his community and being comfortable with himself and others. Capable, bright and empathetic. Wonderful things ahead.
I unschooled my daughter, but unfortunately her childhood was not as rich as Woody's. She's a successful adult though! Such a delightful video!
THIS is the way it was meant to be.
I absolutely agree!
What a happy child!
idyllic childhood
Say that again😊
Lucky child ❤
Its much better to have life skills than it is sitting in a classroom all day being indoctrinated with useless information. This child is clearly happy and well adjusted. Can we say that about children who go to public school and deal with having their creativity and life energy sucked out of them? No. I hope this idea catches on.
Yes Woody! What a beautiful, fun filled and work filled life you and your family live! Thankyou for sharing your day with us! We live in the Strathbogies and we have a little boy Ezzy who is also unschooled, it's so fun to have the time to follow your interests and learn the things that interest you. I loved seeing your chopping boards and your awesome tools you've gradually saved up for! Nice work =) All the best, Bex, Tom and Ezra
Lovely film, lovely life. A life many dream of but don't have the courage or skills to embark on. Keep on sharing, Woody, i hope many other young people like your example too.
Thank you so very much Woody and parents and Happen Films for sharing. This is heartwarming, meant to be life for every child🙏🏼♥️
What a sweet boy, so curious and involved in the world around-amazing job Meg and Patrick!
Congrats to the parents of "Woddy". Best thing to do so the child can stay grounded and connected. Best legacy you can give to someone. All the best!
Beautiful happy child!
Well done Parents!
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Tous les enfants devraient grandir aussi heureux que ce jeune homme. Wow quelles habiletés il a développées pour son âge, bravo Mèt et Patrick.
What a lovely, lucky, young man.
This was such a gorgeous watch.
Such a beautiful soul! His parents must be so proud of the young man he’s becoming! So sweet!❤❤
How refreshing to see Woody grow like a magnificent tree.
My child would learn to be kind to animals and what animals are - not commodities, not things, not "food" but living beings that have the right to live their lives and deserving of respect. I can't even watch this because of how it starts. Bye.
this is so true 💖 it’s nice to see woody is amazing with his lovely goats xx I also wish to see this love extended to all living beings xx 🐇🐰
Beautiful. Thank you. 🙏 🦋
So so lovely. A simple life, so rich, so connected, so Scared 🙏😊
Well said!!
This video was a much need gift of hope. Imagine a world where this is how children are taught. Learning skills from a young age 🌻👣
I'm working on raising my kids like that inshallah
Good for you👏👏👏
With a large dose of religious indoctrination I assume.
@@whatname4613If the child is brought in a loving family where the parents are mature enough to portray the love of God as it is with all the beautiful things that He created, why not?
@@hamerfulthank you 😊
Children guiding their own education sounds like it could be extremely beneficial! Not necessarily for all kids, it seems quite apparent that we all have different learning styles that suit us best. But for the kids who need a lot more guidance, it would be wonderful if it was catered to them as an individual.
I am very curious about Australian education law though, I assumed homeschooling would need to be done through an official organisation and the syllabus would be set by them. I was quite surprised when Woody said that he decided to start learning to read and right at aged 9. If any Australians here know the rules around homeschooling, I'd be very interested! 🙏
What a fantastic documentary. Woody is such a fantastic young person with very impressive financial skills.
Incredible and inspiring! Well done parents (and Woody, of course!)! Such a bright young person, who'll be more armed with most useful skills than most of us. If only most children were raised this way, instead of living the sad life full of screens and phones, and the biggest devil of all 'social media'.
A beautiful and wise education in these times. His huge smile when he says - I don't get told what to learn, I discover it - says it all.
I just discover things. How priceless ❤❤❤❤. We all could learn this but grow up and stop.
As a child I hated school, as an adult I realised how much of my life I wasted there.We are about to move offgrid to a large property and start a family and give our children the childhood we wish we had. The joy on Woodys face is says it all ❤
Hi World, More young men like this please! Thank you for Woody.
My youngest now 16, child is grown up unschooled.. only this way 🏞️🥰 it comes more and more to let child in family learnin by do'in...what child love to do❤
Remarkable little man...Learned so much from you, dear boy...There is a hope for this world, after all...
How the world could be..................... lovely film. My two didn't go to school, now both grown up, happy and successful in their chosen independent careers. "How to begin to educate a child. First rule: leave him alone. Second rule: leave him alone. Third rule: leave him alone. That is the whole beginning.” - D.H. Lawrence
What a beautiful boy. In charge of his own person, kind, helpful and very capable. I think he much be a very nice friend too.
Absolutely wonderful. Love this family. This is what it’s about kids learning from nature and their surroundings. Getting out and exploring and learning from the land and supplementing with things that matter i.e reading writing basic math etc. not sitting in a classroom 6 or more hours a day. Thanks for another beautiful video!
What an inspiring family. Not a screen in sight, time for each other, and connected to community. It is so refreshing to see a family that is raising their child their child to be independent, creative, and socially responsible. Well done mum and dad. Woody, you're a champion.
This is a much better way to learn. I disliked school immensley. Although I don't think lessons should be a choice. Reading, writing and arithmetic are essential skills necessary to function well in life.
Love the tree protection with the barrels😅
Beautiful film, lovely story and very inspiring
What a beautiful life. Cultivate your Garden as Voltaire tells us!
Brilliant! It’s so nice to see kids learning real hands on skills, preparing for adult life.❤Not like the nonsense they learn in school.
Hello Woody Thank you for this view from a day in your life. It was very special to see the things that are important and meaningful to you. Especially your woodworking and chain sawing. These are some very important skills to have especially for a young person of your age. You seem Confident and Happy. You are Blessed to have a chance to grow up so closely connected to Nature and to be able to spend quality time sharing learning and growing with your Family. Wishing you more of the best in each and every day of life!!! 🙏🎁💜🌈🧑🌾🐐🪵🥒🍒🍊🌳🌳🌲🕊️🕊️🕊️🌎🌈
I would watch your vlogs Woody every single week. You are so inspiring and your energy is so powerfully kind! ❤
Woody, I think you are living the life all children should experience in some way. I particularly liked what you said about you being a discoverer. Formal schooling force feeds knowledge without understanding learning styles where you sink or swim. It is great you have a social life whilst being home schooled.
Keep discovering because your life seems so well balanced, not many 11 years olds in my experience are blessed with such insight and resilience.
It's good to see he has his own voice. 👍
Unfortunately there are those who believe that:
"Children are meant to be seen and not heard." 😳
Sort of makes me wonder why anyone would believe in that word for word?
Beautiful as always. Great job Woody❤❤
I really enjoyed watching a day in the life of Woody. He and his parents seems to be having a great time. Next time I am in my workshop making a breadboard or collecting firewood I will think of him. Good luck with your cricket Woody.
“Unschooled “. He’s learning from the greatest teacher on planet earth-NATURE.
This is lovely! Takes me back to when I homeschooled my oldest. Lots of time spent outdoors, singing, creating art, interacting with others.
What a beautiful young boy!!! Bless you all🙏. Very inspiring and intelligent.😀
What a wonderful person Woody is growing up to be. My grandchildren are homeschooled. I think it is the most beautiful and natural way on earth to raise children.
Yay a new Happen video! Just love this one!
We've been following for a long time....can't wait to see the other parts of this series. Woody is a great guy :)
What a brilliant kid. Long may the universe preserve him :)
Smiley woody 👽
Woody is so sympathetic. Really happy always smiling boy
Fantastic, cool and wonderful all at once, thank you 🙏
This is wonderful ❤️
I remeber you,when you was a little boy
I am all for the things that this kid is learning in an untraditional environment.. But, I always wonder if these kids will grow up and wish someday they had gone to school.. School is not just grades but about curiosity, exposure, friendships, conversations and growing up together.. There is a lot of beauty in that and it opens opportunities more than anything else.. In this world, education/ school experience is a thing you can't have after growing up while this lifestyle they have, they can always choose later on.. So, I worry for the experiences/ opportunities these kids miss out on!! The deepest hypocrisy is that people cheering this kid on will NEVER teach their own kids this way and will want them to have a school experience but will pretend to be crusaders of change!!
I strongly disagree as a trained teacher. My daughter is unschooled. She's taking part in plenty of extracurriculars and group activities, getting all the socializing and exposure she might want. What she doesn't get is a prison sentence and constant @ buse and bullying.
@@moonhunter9993 Okay, first off, I don't care whether you agree/ don't!! YOU are not the center of the universe. YOUR experience is not a proxy for that of entire mankind!! You YT commenters need a reality check!! And Uff the entitlement "trained teacher" oh boy!!- you being a teacher MEANS nothing and does not make your opinion any more worthy than others!! I come from generations of teachers so I truly pity your students because their teacher believes any differing opinion HAS TO BE gunned down!! Lastly, Don't you feel weird writing to strangers who did not even talk to you!? Clearly, you have a lot of "training" left! LOL
Qué increíble niño.
Victoria Boutenko.
What a beaut childhood
❤❤love this family❤❤
what a great day Woody
He looks so happy ❤
pure inspiration
Nice kid. 👍
Lovely!
This video is great but most parents should put their children in school because they are barely able to navigate their own life. Woody is a very rare exception, but most the time home schooled kids just end up with major mental health struggles or end up behind socially next to their peers. This video is hyper-idealistic and sets the wrong expectations. As nice as it is, this is damaging to children of parents who actually think this might be a good idea.
You are perpetuating stereotypes that are not factual. Yes, children with unhealthy families probably would be better served by an outside setting. No, "most" homeschooled people do not end up socially behind or mentally ill. I don't know how old you are, where you live, or if you have children, but school is not like it used to be. I'd have my kids in school any day if it were like the school I attended, but that ship has sailed!
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So absolut super! Das hätte ich auch gerne gehabt! Besser als alle Schulsysteme.
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Well done. If only we all started that way. What an inspiration. Thanks
I want to possibly homeschool because I think the school system is broken but I do think it’s a little sad to see a 11/12 year old with barely a second or third grade reading level. Reading really needs to start young, at his age he could be writing books if his parents had taught and encouraged him. I’ll always be sad to see kids miss out on higher academic opportunities, even if I also think more children need to know where their food comes from and even how to build a house
The truth is they'll all naturally "catch up" well before they are ready for higher academic opportunities. The reason it's so "hard" for kids to read is because we teach it earlier and earlier. The race to the top, the "early head start" is damaging to children and society!
He'll jump to his grade level in one to two years. My 7 yr old was barely sounding out basic CVC words in the Fall. She turned 8 before the spring and she jumped to chapter books and anything she could get her hands on. My older child had a similar experience. They learn faster if not pushed into it. Yeah, you can do it early. I've seen it done well by some parents and the kids really love reading. But it's not the only way. The kids who aren't reading earlier are plenty busy learning other things while their brain develops to grasp more complex ideas. By the time they read, they are ready to understand higher level reading material as well.
@@goodfriendacres5633 I hadn’t heard that before, thanks for a civil response. Have you seen any videos you’d recommend on the topic? My husband and I were so academically gifted and socially forgotten that early reading was the only thing we really loved about school, I’m willing to believe my narrative may be a little biased as a result
Absolutely divine. Full love right here !! ❤ Slow and child led with the absolute pure support from nourishing parents 🫶