54. Unschooling Explained: Maximising Your Kids' Potential Without Classrooms
What if your child never went to school — and still thrived?
In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent, we dive deep into unschooling with Vishruti Shah — a conscious parenting coach and unschooling mom who has never sent her 9-year-old to school. With over 400k parents following her journey online, Vishruti shares how she carved out a unique educational path rooted in self-directed learning, emotional awareness, and freedom from traditional molds.
This episode is a must-listen for modern parents who are questioning whether rote learning, rigid school structures, and academic pressure are truly the only path to success. If you’ve ever searched for:
“What is unschooling?”
“How to homeschool in India?”
“Can kids succeed without going to school?”
“Unschooling vs homeschooling differences”
“Best learning approach for my child”
— this episode answers all that and more.
From busting myths about unschooling to practical tips on building a learning-rich home, Vishruti shows us how to raise children who are confident, self-motivated, and emotionally secure.
📌 Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Rinie on Why Unschooling Matters
03:18 – Meet Vishruti Shah: Conscious Parenting Coach and Unschooling Mama of 2
04:22 – Why She Never Considered Traditional Schooling
09:58 – Unschooling vs. Homeschooling: What’s the Difference?
11:55 – Getting Other Families Onboard for Unschooling
15:31 – A Day in the Life: What Unschooling Looks Like
21:51 – Why Children Don’t Need Teachers or Fancy Resources for Learning
30:20 – How She Built a Home Full of Learning Resources
32:43 – Future Prospects of Open Learners: University & Careers
41:28 – Where to Begin: Practical Advice for New Unschoolers
45:07 – Finding Your Unschooling Community
48:28 – Final Thoughts and How to Reach Vishruti
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The Modern Indian Parent
Welcome to the "Modern Indian Parent," the podcast that challenges outdated practices and embraces modern parenting in Indian families. Join Sanchita, a pediatric nutrition consultant, and Rinie, a pediatric sleep consultant and newborn specialist, as they cut through the noise and help you confidently own your parenting choices, even when dadi, nani, and the next-door aunty don’t agree. Each week, enjoy real-life stories and expert advice on sleep, nutrition, health, relationships, and more. Grab a cup of chai (or a glass of wine) and join the conversation!
- No. of episodes: 54
- Latest episode: 2025-07-04
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