I am not an unschooler, although I've met quite a few of them. We are kind of the opposite extreme, leaning towards classical, with of course tailoring to my children's needs. That said, my childhood best friend was homeschooled by her mother who was drunk more often than not. Despite it, she did manage to learn the basics. It is impressive how much a kid can learn on their own. But of course, I want mine learning more than the basics.