Asking, "What is unschooling?" is a little bit like asking, "What is love?" or "What is happiness?". It means different things to different people. But within its broad framework, there are some fairly consistent themes and basic beliefs that most unschoolers embrace...
What is unschooling…
Belief #1: Children are hard-wired to learn.
Belief #2: When one is interested in something, learning takes place.
Belief #3: Learning is a side effect of playing, pursuing interests, and developing passions. ...
There are dozens of other phrases used to describe this type of homeschooling, and each one focuses on a certain aspect of it. Here are some examples: delight-driven learning, child-led learning, interest-led learning, fun-schooling, life-experience learning, relaxed homeschooling, child-centered learning, and passion-driven learning.