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078: The World as a Classroom: Traveling and Homeschooling Your Children – Brandon Pearce

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Episode • May 17, 2019 • 56m
Brandon Pearce is the creator of Family Adventure Academy, an annual live event for families interested in long-term travel, location independence, alternative education, entrepreneurship, community, deepening family relationships, and more. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

  • Difference Between World Schooling, Homeschooling, and Unschooling
    • World Schooling: Children learn from real-life experiences and travel, developing confidence and turning strangers into friends.
    • Homeschooling: Education conducted at home or various places, typically by a parent, tutor, or online teacher, using less formal methods.
    • Unschooling: Educational method where learners choose activities, learning through natural experiences, personal interests, and social interactions.

  • World Schooling and Homeschooling: Popular topics on The Expat Money Show; featured guests like Sam McRoberts who travels the world while world schooling his family.
  • Unschooling: For those uncertain about unschooling, Mikkel Thorup wrote an article about traditional education and insights from "Weapons of Mass Instruction" by John Taylor Gatto.
  • Pearce On Earth
    • Brandon Pearce's Travels: Visited over 40 countries with his family, volunteering, experiencing wonders, and staying in diverse accommodations.
    • Family Adventure Academy: A 3-day intensive program in Seattle for parents planning long-term travel with their families, providing structured planning and preparation.
    • Family Adventure Summit: Annual event by Brandon Pearce, held in various locations with inspiring speakers, workshops, and activities for families, fostering community and learning.


 

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CONCLUSION

This was a really fun episode with Brandon Pearce from Pearce On Earth. Honestly, if you’ve ever dabbled with the idea of homeschooling or world schooling your children, then listen in! If you’re tired of the everyday grind and find that your relationship with your kids/spouse is in jeopardy, listen in! Or you just want to travel and visit the world with your family, listen in! This episode with Brandon Pearce has it all!  

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