{"id":7900,"date":"2024-03-31T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=7900"},"modified":"2024-03-23T05:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T05:10:50","slug":"what-not-to-ask-a-worldschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=7900","title":{"rendered":"What Not to Ask a Worldschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"

When talking to a worldschooler, the question \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite place you traveled to?\u201d might seem like a harmless inquiry. However, this seemingly innocuous question can be problematic and does not fully capture the essence of worldschooling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This question annoys Lucas and Henry because it is such a broad question. They feel pressured to choose one place over another, even if they both hold a special place in their hearts for different reasons. A worldschooler cannot answer it in a meaningful way. We have traveled to almost 40 countries since we started worldschooling. Each country has been unique, but a week in Iceland is different than six months in Nicaragua. Vacationing with family in Italy is not the same as living with another worldschooling family for a month in Chiang Mai. One country is not necessarily better than the other; the experiences are just wildly different.\u00a0 \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Worldschooling is not just about ticking off destinations on a bucket list (although Michael keeps a list); it is about the people you meet, the cultures you experience, and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. Asking a worldschooler about their favorite place they have traveled to oversimplifies their experiences and overlooks the depth of their learning and growth. Each place visited contributes to a broader understanding of the world, making it difficult, if not impossible, to pick just one favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n