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>
> As it stands today, right now, what
> proof do
> home/unschooled individuals provide to show that
> they have had an
> education? Do they get a GED or a high-school
> equivalency diploma
> issued by their state, or is there something else
> that is done?

**My eldest non-skooled son decided to enter the local community college at
17yo. He drove himself down there, told the admissions office he was
homeschooled and, according to him, they rolled out the proverbial red
carpet for him. Apparently, they are greatly enamored of homeschoolers here.
He needed no *evidence* of his studies other than his own words to take the
same placement tests that all incoming students take. My only involvement
was to provide his tuition money.

Two years later, he has gone from parttime to fulltime enrollment, manages a
restaurant and a luxury carwash and has lived in his own apartment for the
past seven months. This weekend he is moving into a brand new apartment
complex because the lower utilites will actually save him money and he'll be
able to meet more girls and use free workout facilities <G>. None of his
employers required any *proof* of his education either. His excellent
communication skills seemed to have spoken for themselves.

Regards,
Lori

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In a message dated 3/11/04 3:57:32 PM, shadow@... writes:

<< Your word alone isn't enough, there has to be

*tangible proof*. >>

**I would contend that * tangible proof* can be found in the stories of
adult unschoolers. I have provided one and there is a wealth of others to be
found...check out Peter Kowalke's documentary, for example. As others have
stated, the wisdom of those parents who have lived through ages of offspring
that you have yet to experience is an invaluable resource. Wish I had had
the internet twenty years ago when I was first pregnant and thought I was
the only attachment Mother on the planet outside of the pages of
"Mothering"!

Lori