Community Guidelines
Our shared standards for creating a respectful, supportive, and safe environment for all families exploring alternative approaches to learning and living.
Our Community Values
🤝Respect & Kindness
We treat each other with respect, recognizing that every family's journey is unique and valuable. Disagreements are opportunities for learning, not attacks.
🌈Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome families from all backgrounds, cultures, economic situations, and learning philosophies. Our diversity makes our community stronger.
🔒Privacy & Safety
We protect each other's privacy and create safe spaces for authentic sharing. Family safety is our top priority.
💡Learning & Growth
We approach discussions with curiosity and openness to learn. Everyone has something valuable to contribute and learn.
Expected Behavior
✅ What We Encourage
- • Share authentic experiences and learnings
- • Ask thoughtful questions and seek advice
- • Offer support and encouragement to others
- • Celebrate successes and acknowledge struggles
- • Share resources that have helped your family
- • Respect different approaches to learning and living
- • Use content warnings for sensitive topics
- • Give credit when sharing others' ideas or resources
- • Be patient with newcomers and offer guidance
- • Report concerning content to keep everyone safe
🚫 What We Don't Allow
- • Harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
- • Discrimination based on any personal characteristic
- • Sharing others' private information without consent
- • Spam, excessive promotion, or commercial solicitation
- • Misinformation or deliberately false information
- • Content that could harm children or families
- • Illegal activities or encouraging harmful behavior
- • Excessive off-topic discussions
- • Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
- • Attempting to circumvent platform safety features
Content Guidelines
Sharing Educational Content
- • Focus on your family's experience rather than prescriptive advice
- • Include context about your situation (child's age, learning style, etc.)
- • Acknowledge that approaches may not work for every family
- • Share both successes and challenges for authentic perspective
- • Respect copyright when sharing external resources
Discussion Etiquette
- • Stay on topic and contribute meaningfully to discussions
- • Read existing comments before posting to avoid repetition
- • Use clear, respectful language that builds understanding
- • Acknowledge when you're sharing opinion vs. fact
- • Be gracious when corrected and open to learning
Marketplace & Exchange
- • Provide accurate descriptions and fair pricing
- • Communicate clearly and respond promptly to inquiries
- • Honor commitments and arrangements made
- • Report any issues with transactions for community safety
- • Focus on resource sharing rather than commercial sales
Privacy & Safety Guidelines
Protecting Your Family
- • Use pet names as your primary identity
- • Be cautious about sharing personal details publicly
- • Meet new community members in public spaces initially
- • Trust your instincts about interactions and relationships
- • Review and update your privacy settings regularly
Respecting Others' Privacy
- • Don't share photos that include other people's children
- • Ask permission before sharing private conversations
- • Respect others' chosen level of identity disclosure
- • Don't pressure anyone to share more than they're comfortable with
- • Use content warnings for sensitive or triggering topics
Guideline Enforcement
Our Approach
We believe in education and community accountability rather than punishment. When guidelines are violated, we typically:
- • Reach out with education about community standards
- • Provide opportunity for clarification and course correction
- • Work with community members to resolve conflicts
- • Remove content that violates guidelines
- • Apply account restrictions for repeated violations
Serious Violations
Some behaviors result in immediate action to protect community safety:
- • Threats of violence or harm
- • Harassment or stalking behavior
- • Sharing others' private information without consent
- • Content that endangers children or families
- • Illegal activities or encouraging harmful behavior
Reporting Process
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:
- • Use the “Report” button on any piece of content
- • Provide specific details about the violation
- • Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24-48 hours
- • You'll receive confirmation that your report was received
- • For urgent safety concerns, email admin_recenter@gmail.com immediately
Guidelines Updates
These guidelines evolve as our community grows. We'll notify the community of any significant changes and always welcome feedback on how to improve our shared standards.
Last Updated: July 19, 2025
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