Episode 090 welcomes Ian Mayes to the podcast for a chat with Skyler. Topics include: libertarian socialism / post-left anarchism and voluntaryism, Max Stirner and egoism, authoritarian parenting, “Taking Children Seriously” movement, living in egalitarian communes, intentional communities, nonviolent communication, Carl Rogers, ideological meetups, trademark-based censorship, Star Trek, and much more.
Tag: parenting
Humans are Capable of Both Peace and Violence
People like to debate whether humans are born with either the natural inclination for peace or for violence. I believe this is a false dichotomy. I think history has proven that humans are born with both the natural inclinations for peace and for violence.
Jesse’s Journey, and Electoral Activism (1h36m) – Episode 088
Episode 088 welcomes Jesse Riddle to the podcast for a chat with Skyler about why he strongly believes that libertarians and anarchists should participate in the electoral process. Topics include: Libertarian Party politics and growing up in Indiana, alcohol laws in Indiana and Utah, unschooling and peaceful parenting, the purpose of life, his reasons for participating in the electoral process as a libertarian anarchist, Utah’s Libertas Institute, Letters to the Editor, and more.
Thoughts on “Me Too” and Sexual Assault (44m) – Episode 086
Episode 086 welcomes Jessica Burden back to the podcast to chat with Skyler about the “Me too” campaign going around Facebook, designed to increase awareness of the prevalence of sexual harassment and sexual assault. They discuss the ways bad parenting practices create and contribute to these problems, the responsibilities of everybody in not hurting other people, and in protecting themselves, what parents can teach not only their sons, but also their daughters, in preparation for dealing with these problems, and many more related topics.
Jessica’s Journey (1h20m) – Episode 084
Episode 084 welcomes Jessica Burden to the podcast for a chat with Skyler. Topics include: books, living in Washington State, Facebook diplomacy, free range childhood, public school to homeschool to unschool, and back to public school, raising her younger brother, learning responsibility from a young age, meeting her husband through an online dating website, practicing several different parenting philosophies at once, the benefits of multi-generational households, unschoolers considering school, parental displays of affection, our growing children and the forthcoming teen years, !Kung san bushmen parenting, her availability for anyone, especially women, for counseling on having babies and body image.
Trust, Lying, and Stealing (7m) – Non-Aggression Parenting 005
Non-Aggression Parenting 005, “How is a peaceful parent to deal with a child who lies and steals? The main issue is about trust between a parent and child. Without trust there is nothing. Trust is the concrete foundation that forms the basis for any successful relationship.”
Talk Early, Talk Often
What can you as a parent do to help your children develop their language skills? Workbooks? Flash cards? No, my advice is much simpler. Talk to them. Talk early. Talk often. Talk about all the interesting aspects of your life together.
Does Action on Behalf of Another Tend Toward Abuse?
When the goal is my own, internally motivated, I will behave according to my own values for respectful and peaceful cooperation. When the goal is not my own, externally motivated, I will at first behave according to my own values, but resistance may soon have me acting contrary to those values. Why is this?
“Ban All The Things!”
A few days ago, my daughter was playing some online games, and came across one she has decided to hate. When she saw it she said “I wish they would ban that game!”
Gun Control Won’t Stop Mass Shootings; We Must Look Deeper (7m) – Editor’s Break 035
Editor’s Break 035 has Skyler explaining why he believes that gun control won’t stop mass shootings of the sort that occurred recently in Las Vegas, killing dozens and injuring hundreds.