# The Real Reason Kids Hate School (and What to Do Instead)

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Podcast: [The OpenEd Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opened-podcast-7044530)
Published: 2026-07-22T13:31:43+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-opened-podcast/episodes/The-Real-Reason-Kids-Hate-School-and-What-to-Do-Instead-e3mdag7
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Duration seconds: 3563

## Resource

Val Morse was homeschooled until high school, and now she homeschools her own two daughters - two completely different learners. In this conversation, Val breaks down what to do when your kid hates learning, why being interested is a skill you can build rather than a personality trait, and what it means to let go of the outcome. Follow Val on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valariespnw/ Read the full blog post: https://opened.co/blog/how-to-make-learning-fun

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