... free from the judgment and intervention of an adult. Freedom to make decisions always involves risk and requires the possibility of negative outcomes. Apparently negative consequences such as boredom, stress, anger, disappointment and failure are a necessary part of individual development. 5. To allow children to live in a community that supports them and that they are responsible for; in which they have the freedom to be themselves, and have the power to change community life, through the democratic process. All individuals create their own set of values based on the community within which they live. Summerhill is a community, which takes responsibility for itself. Problems are discussed All members of the community, adults and children, irrespective of age, are equal in terms of this process. The subjects that are offered at summerhill include: Science: Biology, Physics, Chemistry plus Maths, English, Languages: French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese. Also, Woodwork, Design Technology, Art, Photography (using ...

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