@777cieloazul
"I don't decide what to learn, I just discover things..." ❤
@campfire-stories
This is a beautiful portrait of a capable young man. It's also a film that raises the question "What is school for?" Should school continue to be an institution for creating efficient cogs for the machinery of industrialization? Or should it be modelled around planetary healing? If the latter is true, Woody could be a teacher as well as a student. Great job everyone involved!
@Abundancelivingaustralia
As a child I hated school, as an adult I realised how much of my life I wasted there.We are about to move offgrid to a large property and start a family and give our children the childhood we wish we had. The joy on Woodys face is says it all ❤
@calmness956
HOW ON EARTH WOULD THIS BLESSED CHILD REQUIRES SCHOOLING WHEN,HE IS LEARNING EVERYTHING FURST HAND AND WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENT INDEPENDENT AND CALM CHILD.HE IS SOOOO BLESSED.
@ArandenaHerbalist
This little documentary brought tears to my eyes, for all of us who lost so much of our life and selves to the school system, which serves little function but to make us effective industrial workers or prisoners. The joy of learning and happiness in our lives discarded in favor of fear-inducing external discipline. How wonderful to see more children growing up with joy in their eyes and smiles on their faces, with skills in a variety of fields and the self-discipline needed to find their way in the world without getting lost in depression and confusion.
@tl2763-i7h
I am a school teacher in the USA...I have been for the most part of my adult years... I am deeply saddened by the indoctrination that all children go through in regular schooling. I'm in a constant battle knowing that a classroom is an unfit place for a child and then needing to meet the expectations of the schoolboards and state standards. I wish parents knew more about healthy upbringing and what a truly happy and healthy child looks like. In many cases, we are hurting children more than we are helping them because they must fit a mold....a mold that isn’t for everyone. Society forces us to put our children in places we shouldn't. I hope many, many more people see this documentary and that it changes the lives of many young families.
@y.l.2465
I saw a video years ago of your parents who turned your home and property into a mini food Forrest. It's great to see you growing up Woody and you are turning into a great young man!
@alisonbrown4327
I had the pleasure of meeting Woody as an articulate and adorable two year old. I followed his family’s cycling adventure along the east coast and publication of their book. I have no doubt he will go on to lead a very full and happy life, contributing richly to his community and being comfortable with himself and others. Capable, bright and empathetic. Wonderful things ahead.
@vancamerawoman7399
What a lovely, intelligent, friendly, competent, confident, helpful, well adjusted 11 year old. You’re a lovely boy Woody living the good life with your mum, dad and local community. It doesn’t get any better than this 😊 Nice work Jordan ❤
@KBT1951
So good to see childhood being enjoyed by a child. He is so productive and happy not entertained with toys but fully engaged in the world around him. I love this age for boys.
@poethammer
Woody is such a calm, even-tempered soul, a testament to his pure and natural upbringing and healthy diet. No processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, etc. Such an idyllic life. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what is possible.
@julieduncan1996
As a public school teacher, I heartily recommend “unschooling.” This child, Woody, is free of hours spent in a stuffy, crowded classroom doing soul-killing, repetitive tasks, suffering the anxiety and humiliation of standardized testing, and a plethora of boring crap being slung at him for seven hours a day. He is blessed to get to be outside doing what interests him and learning all kinds of independence and life skills. His smiling face says it all. Bless you, Woody! And your parents! ❤
@rachellucky
I didn’t expect to watch this whole movie. I didn’t expect to have a positive opinion on homeschooling (my own bias) and I didn’t expect to be so engaged by this young man’s knowledge, perspective, kindness and compassion. What a well done documentary. Than you for teaching me something new today, about the world and myself
@twinkle2679
What a lovely, sweet boy. 🥰 Best of luck throughout your life, Woody!
@rollandjoeseph
I think kids getting to learn this way, love for the land, gardening, art work, learning how to use tools etc is so valuable, what a nice kid/family
@cathleeny8670
I’m now in my 50’s. 6 years ago, my partner and i moved from the U.S. suburbs to the country and started an organic veggie farm. I have learned so much about life and love and nature, vastly more than my first 50 years in the chaos of cities and the endless sea of side by side housing.
@urtetaninang
Woody has shown me that learning extends beyond the confines of a classroom and years of academic study. We've been conditioned to equate happiness with securing a well-paying job in the future. Yet, this child has inspired me to adopt his mindset: free-spirited, talented, and satisfied with what he has. He's a remarkable child who inspires adults like myself to see the world differently.
@lorenafg8623
Woody is always smiling and that is all that matters.
@mandyvanstokkom6653
Please more videos like this. Love how he is living his life! It made me think about how I raise my children. Thank you showing your example. It is inspiring.
@avalerio0892