Originally Posted by ultramarina
[quote]There is a lot of complex philosophical structure behind the seemingly natural/hippie Waldorf environment, and their basic beliefs are not friendly to an academically oriented young child.

totally second this. we looked at a Waldorf school for our girl, and practically ran out the door when the principal casually mentioned that children under the age of 7 are only capable of learning through imitation and should be actively discouraged from reading and writing.

er... no.

Every Sunday it brooded and lay on the floor. Inconveniently close to the drawing-room door.