Is there a reason you want to be an unschooler specifically?
Oh no, not really. I do like the idea of discovering what my son's interests and passions are and it seems that the idea of unschooling facilitates that. Of course, I know what alot of his interests are and such. But really allowing him to discover, explore, and develop his interests while still using a more traditional curriculum-based approach, is very appealing to me, kwim? (Actually, this discussion is probably more about me understanding something I didn't before.)
This is exactly what we did after our DS finished first grade. We took the summer and did activities, sports, the beach, etc. We pursued some science experiments and visited some museums. We regularly visited the library and DS read a bunch. But there were no mandatory requirements out of any of us that summer. By fall, all of us were ready for a more regular routine and having all the neighborhood kids disappear back to school helped that out.
This is how I see things playing out for us, as well.
