SHOW TOPIC:Josh grew up in a homeschooled family of eight.  In this episode, he shares how the experience created lifelong memories with his parents and between his siblings, why the love of learning is critical and how making an “Age 18 List” helps focus on skills and character traits you want your kids to have before they leave home.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The value of a unified parental frontA lot has changed in homeschooling over the last two decadesJosh always liked being homeschooledIt was harder to play sports than it is todayWith six kids, his family would commit to one thing at a time, e.g., one sport at a timeJosh feels he potentially did not have as many friends (had he not been homeschooled)Lack of socialization is just homeschool FUDBoy Scouts as an organization has deteriorated – Trail Life is a popular alternative right now for boysAmerican Heritage Girls is an alternative for girlsHomeschooling challenges you to stay sharp and fitJosh and his siblings studied Latin, Greek and HebrewHomeschooling can spark lifelong curiosityDon’t neglect key basic subjectsEngendering a love for a readingSet the example by reading books yourselfGetting creative … Civil War or World War II or Viking birthday party themesLife-long bonds and memories not just between parents but also between siblingsIncredible value of family mealsAs long as you’re there, you’re not going to mess things upThe “Age 18 List” … The skills and character traits you want your kids to have developed before they leave homeDon’t accept cultural norms, e.g., terrible-two’s and rebellious teenagersDealing with dyslexiaDon’t try to model the classroom setting from classrooms in the homeWhy it’s so critical for kids to have time to play outside Don’t stress your kids out with excessive testing and structureRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Josh’s twitter @joshuafriedemanJosh’s blog https://bizbit.blogJosh’s podcast “Business Bitcoinization” https://bizbitshow.com/listenBook by Josh’s father, Matt Friedeman “The New Discipleship in the Home” amazon.com Trail Life https://www.traillifeusa.comAmerican Heritage Girls https://americanheritagegirls.orgKahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.orgSaylor Academy https://www.saylor.orgHAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter @OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter @ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter @FreeMarketKidsOrange Pill App @FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/gamesWAYS TO SUPPORT:We are essentially our own sponsors and are so grateful for all of you who support this show.  Thank you!Subscribe, like and share this podcast with othersVisit our “Free Market Kids“ for products like the Bitcoin mining game, HODL UP  https://www.freemarketkids.com,Enjoy a 21% DISCOUNT on pre-sales of the 2024 Halving Collectors edition of HODL UP https://www.freemarketkids.com/products/hodl-up-2024-halving-event-commemorative-editionCheck out Tali’s podcast by and for Bitcoin women, “Orange Hatter” https://www.orangehatter.com  Have fun with “Proof of Work Apparel” https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/proof-of-work-apparelSTANDING RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:Article "Homeschoolers Are Bitcoiners Who Don't Know It Yet" https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/parallels-between-homeschool-and-bitcoinTali’s “Quick Start” checklist  https://www.freemarketkids.com/blogs/i-want-to-start-homeschooling/i-want-to-start-homeschooling-quick-start-checklistMentioned in this episode:Aleia Free Market Kids Full