Unschooled young adults?
beanmommy2
Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My Husband
Campaign."
I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.
Thank you
Jenny
Campaign."
I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.
Thank you
Jenny
Janet
TPG - Unschooled till age 16 when he decided to take a few college
courses. Ended up graduating with a degree in some computer field...
worked with a physics prof programming some things for Fermi Lab in
Chicago and something about neutrinos.... He's now 26 and works as a
computer sales engineer for rPath - a Linux based company based in
Cary NC- and he makes very good money. Owns a house and car has no
bills... and he loves his job! He travels all over the US now with
his company.
AGG - unschooled till age 17 when he decided to take a few college
courses. Worked as a self employed car mechanic, bought a 66 Mustang
to restore (and it's almost done) - took off two years of school -
recently went back and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He's now 23.
PWG - unschooled till age 17 when he decided to take a few college
classes... (we get those free so the kids have all wanted to try it
out!) Worked as a computer pixel artist for a programmer in Israel
who developed computer games. Eventually he wants a degree in
computer graphics. He's a multi-media artist and dabbles in oils,
clay, clay-mation, computer generated art, photo editing, water color
and acrylic. PWG is almost 21.
REG - just started her up her fourth semester at college - started at
16 like her brothers - majoring in music and possibly going into
music therapy; she's 18.
So far they have all chosen to take a few college courses and decided
they enjoyed it enough to continue. No pressure from us, but it's
there if they want it. Both dh and I have degrees (his is useful,
mine was a waste of time and money in my view) and I guess the kids
feel it's not a bad idea. They have all been very successful in
college even though I never required any papers or math work or
anything!! This might be more "schooly" than you are looking for
since they all ended up in college - but it does go to show that
unschoolers can do just fine in college if they want to be there -
even without 13 years of busy work to "prepare" them.
Janet in MN
At 03:13 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote:
courses. Ended up graduating with a degree in some computer field...
worked with a physics prof programming some things for Fermi Lab in
Chicago and something about neutrinos.... He's now 26 and works as a
computer sales engineer for rPath - a Linux based company based in
Cary NC- and he makes very good money. Owns a house and car has no
bills... and he loves his job! He travels all over the US now with
his company.
AGG - unschooled till age 17 when he decided to take a few college
courses. Worked as a self employed car mechanic, bought a 66 Mustang
to restore (and it's almost done) - took off two years of school -
recently went back and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He's now 23.
PWG - unschooled till age 17 when he decided to take a few college
classes... (we get those free so the kids have all wanted to try it
out!) Worked as a computer pixel artist for a programmer in Israel
who developed computer games. Eventually he wants a degree in
computer graphics. He's a multi-media artist and dabbles in oils,
clay, clay-mation, computer generated art, photo editing, water color
and acrylic. PWG is almost 21.
REG - just started her up her fourth semester at college - started at
16 like her brothers - majoring in music and possibly going into
music therapy; she's 18.
So far they have all chosen to take a few college courses and decided
they enjoyed it enough to continue. No pressure from us, but it's
there if they want it. Both dh and I have degrees (his is useful,
mine was a waste of time and money in my view) and I guess the kids
feel it's not a bad idea. They have all been very successful in
college even though I never required any papers or math work or
anything!! This might be more "schooly" than you are looking for
since they all ended up in college - but it does go to show that
unschoolers can do just fine in college if they want to be there -
even without 13 years of busy work to "prepare" them.
Janet in MN
At 03:13 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote:
>Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My Husband
>Campaign."
>
>I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
>are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
>and what they're currently doing.
>
>So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
>and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
>that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
>would be helpful as well.
>
>Thank you
>Jenny
g-liberatedlearning
You can read about two unschooled teens in two separate posts on my
blog. They're not my teens but they're my good friend's.
http://zamunzo.blogspot.com/search/label/Leslie
Also, my own unschooled, almost 17yo son loves writing and loves
video games. He's combined his two loves here: http://
theexcitingworldofcricket.blogspot.com/
and he decided to enroll in Composition I at our Area Community
College this semester in order to get more expert feedback on his
writing. He's acing the course so far!
Chris in IA
blog. They're not my teens but they're my good friend's.
http://zamunzo.blogspot.com/search/label/Leslie
Also, my own unschooled, almost 17yo son loves writing and loves
video games. He's combined his two loves here: http://
theexcitingworldofcricket.blogspot.com/
and he decided to enroll in Composition I at our Area Community
College this semester in order to get more expert feedback on his
writing. He's acing the course so far!
Chris in IA
On Feb 23, 2008, at 3:13 PM, beanmommy2 wrote:
> Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My Husband
> Campaign."
>
> I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
> are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
> and what they're currently doing.
>
> So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
> and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
> that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
> would be helpful as well.
>
> Thank you
> Jenny
>
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From: beanmommy2 <beanmommy2@...>
Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My Husband
Campaign."
I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.
-=-=-=-=-
Cameron is 20 and is a sixth grade drop out. <G>
Honestly, if you would read the archives here, you can learn ALL about
him! Put "Cameron" in the search. You'll get a zillion hits! <G>
Actually---just read all my posts. He is in most of them. <G>
He's a seasoned traveller: Germany, Australia, (without a parent). He
just got back from New Orleans---no he *just* got back from a weekend
in Asheville. LAST week, he was in New Orleans. He's been to the NW
twice---once with Wilderness Ventures in Washington and once for
NBTSCamp in Oregon. He's been to Vermont and West Virginia to NBTSCamp
as well. He's going to the Yukon for the month of June for NOLS
(National Outdoor Leadership School), as his new passion is the
wilderness and backpacking and camping.
He's a magician and has studied with some of the top magicians in the
world---notably Jeff McBride.
He attended skateboard twice camp in Pennsylvania, but he was never all
that great at skating. He just loved it.
He made a short film that made its debut at Spoleto. He has also worked
on two other films and has an IMBD page for his work on The Four
Children of Tander Welch---due out this year, starring Mac Astin and
his mom, Patty Duke.
He's an accomplished drummer and has been a member of several bands,
one he formed himself. He's played professionally with some top jazz
musicians and has met and jammed with many others. He's performed with
a Scottish pipe and drums corps.
He's worked at many jobs, including restaurants, electronics, moving
companies, caterers, bands, and odd jobs. His favorite jobs have
probably been the bands, babysitting, and house/petsitting.
He's sat in on university classes, but he's learned that he's not sure
that he wants to devote so much time to college.
He's buying a car and paying his own insurance because he wants to
establish credit.
He's an artist and musician. He's an excellent cook and is working on
the perfect vegie-burger. <g> In fact, he made supper tonight.
His first piece of written work since leaving school was published in
the e-zine Connections, so technically he's a published author.
He's a conscientious and obnoxious recycler. <G> He gives a GREAT
massage!
He's the world's most patient and considerate boyfriend to Carly. They
will be celebrating FIVE years together in March.
He's speaking at this year's Live and Learn Unschooling Conference.
He's interested in farming/gardening now and will be helping me build a
chicken house and yard next month.
Honestly, I'm sure I'm forgetting SOO much! <G> But he would be happy
to directly answer any questions your husband would like to throw at
him.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
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From: beanmommy2 <beanmommy2@...>
Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My Husband
Campaign."
I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.
-=-=-=-=-
Cameron is 20 and is a sixth grade drop out. <G>
Honestly, if you would read the archives here, you can learn ALL about
him! Put "Cameron" in the search. You'll get a zillion hits! <G>
Actually---just read all my posts. He is in most of them. <G>
He's a seasoned traveller: Germany, Australia, (without a parent). He
just got back from New Orleans---no he *just* got back from a weekend
in Asheville. LAST week, he was in New Orleans. He's been to the NW
twice---once with Wilderness Ventures in Washington and once for
NBTSCamp in Oregon. He's been to Vermont and West Virginia to NBTSCamp
as well. He's going to the Yukon for the month of June for NOLS
(National Outdoor Leadership School), as his new passion is the
wilderness and backpacking and camping.
He's a magician and has studied with some of the top magicians in the
world---notably Jeff McBride.
He attended skateboard twice camp in Pennsylvania, but he was never all
that great at skating. He just loved it.
He made a short film that made its debut at Spoleto. He has also worked
on two other films and has an IMBD page for his work on The Four
Children of Tander Welch---due out this year, starring Mac Astin and
his mom, Patty Duke.
He's an accomplished drummer and has been a member of several bands,
one he formed himself. He's played professionally with some top jazz
musicians and has met and jammed with many others. He's performed with
a Scottish pipe and drums corps.
He's worked at many jobs, including restaurants, electronics, moving
companies, caterers, bands, and odd jobs. His favorite jobs have
probably been the bands, babysitting, and house/petsitting.
He's sat in on university classes, but he's learned that he's not sure
that he wants to devote so much time to college.
He's buying a car and paying his own insurance because he wants to
establish credit.
He's an artist and musician. He's an excellent cook and is working on
the perfect vegie-burger. <g> In fact, he made supper tonight.
His first piece of written work since leaving school was published in
the e-zine Connections, so technically he's a published author.
He's a conscientious and obnoxious recycler. <G> He gives a GREAT
massage!
He's the world's most patient and considerate boyfriend to Carly. They
will be celebrating FIVE years together in March.
He's speaking at this year's Live and Learn Unschooling Conference.
He's interested in farming/gardening now and will be helping me build a
chicken house and yard next month.
Honestly, I'm sure I'm forgetting SOO much! <G> But he would be happy
to directly answer any questions your husband would like to throw at
him.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
________________________________________________________________________
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andre whetstone
Broguen 18.... Unschooled untill she choose to go to High school... attended freshman and sophmore years... on student council, national honor society, national honor Thesbian, Academic Team, Student UN, Color Gaurd, Volley ball team.... was boared droped back out :)... Studied for her SAT's, studied Art, web design , Japanese, judo and is writing a Manga...while working for vorizen wireless . was excepted on a scholarship to University of Indiana Bloomington on a partial scholarship with early admission to Kelly school of buissness has also applied to Earham for entrance into the Japanese study abroad program... and has the world at her feet!!
NAMASTE'
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Andre'
May you remember to celebrate the infinite possibilities that unfold moment by moment and stand strong as you step forth when new frontiers beckon.
visit me at:
My URL http://www.myspace.com/mothercrone
My Blog URLhttp://blog.myspace.com/mothercrone
My STORE full of Radically Retro Finds http://www.Possibilities-OnLine.com
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>>Okay, this is the next step in my personal "Convince My HusbandCampaign."
I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.<<
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My son Julian is 18 and is attending Goddard College, majoring in Music and
Social Justice. He's a wonderful musician and wants to do it professionally.
He's performed pretty regularly, is writing lots of songs, and does cool
things.
He's already had a couple of really cool jobs. He spent a year directing the
Religious Education program at a UU church -- at 16. He worked for
MassEquality, the organization that worked to get same-sex marriage legal in
Massachusetts, as a canvasser. He was the youngest canvasser, and regularly was
acknowledged as the best canvasser of the week. He was good enough that his
supervisors regularly asked him to train other canvassers and supervise volunteers.
We think he's worked out quite well, actually :)
Kathryn
Come to the Northeast Unschooling conference Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25
2008 in Peabody, Massachusetts _www.northeastunschoolingconference.com_
(http://www.northeastunschoolingconference.com/)
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I'm trying to collect a lot of information about unschooled kids who
are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.<<
____
I think most people would agree that my 18 year old daughter Brenna has
"accomplished" quite a lot.
But that isn't what makes her who she is. I believe unschooling has given
her the wings and the courage and the desire to live each day as fully as she
does. She would probably rather I didn't sing her praises but I love the
chance to talk about how "neat" she is..<g>
Brenna has been homeschooled since she was 8 and unschooled since she was
13. The unschooling has made all the difference in her life and in ours.
She takes classes at a community college, has been offered numerous
scholarships and has decided to go to New College in Sarasota, Florida, this coming
fall semester. She sings, works at a Young Chefs Academy, sings, plays the
guitar, spends time with her boyfriend, enjoys her classes, hangs out with us
and I find her amazing and a joy to be around. Did I mention she sings? :-)
All the time.
She was a regional problem captain for Odyssey of the Mind yesterday, in
charge of 11 adult judges that she conducted training for last weekend. I
watched some of the problems and was just amazed at her attention to detail and
ability to coordinate and manage an all day event that rested on her shoulders.
She received a scholarship from Odyssey of the Mind at the awards ceremony
last night.
In two weeks, she is performing as Dorothy in a weekend long Wizard of Oz
celebration. In May, we going to the Life is Good Unschooling Conference and
then she is going to travel a bit on the west coast. In September, she is one
of the speakers at the Live and Learn Conference in North Carolina. She's
already working on her speech. Come to that conference and you'll meet and
hear another amazing young adult, Cameron Lovejoy, who is also living his full
life and making a difference in the lives of those he meets.
These two young adults are not the exceptions. Across the board, the
unschooled teens we know are interesting because they are interested in life and
learning and they are fun to be around because they are joyful, kind and
respected and trusted by their families.
The unschooled teens we know each have stories to tell and are living these
large lives free of school. So many accomplishments from them all, but by
far their largest "accomplishment" is the thoughtfulness that they bring to
their relationships with their families and friends. It's easy to find teens
anywhere who have a laundry list of things they've done. It's how they've done
these things and how they live their lives that make these unschooling young
adults unique. They live life from their hearts and that's what makes the
biggest difference.
Gail
Gail
http://gail-hummingbirdhaven.blogspot.com/
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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are older than ... about seventeen, I guess ....and what they're like,
and what they're currently doing.
So if you have a "older kid" and can share what they've "accomplished"
and what, in general, makes them a neat person, I would appreciate
that. Or if there are any links that address that kind of thing, that
would be helpful as well.<<
____
I think most people would agree that my 18 year old daughter Brenna has
"accomplished" quite a lot.
But that isn't what makes her who she is. I believe unschooling has given
her the wings and the courage and the desire to live each day as fully as she
does. She would probably rather I didn't sing her praises but I love the
chance to talk about how "neat" she is..<g>
Brenna has been homeschooled since she was 8 and unschooled since she was
13. The unschooling has made all the difference in her life and in ours.
She takes classes at a community college, has been offered numerous
scholarships and has decided to go to New College in Sarasota, Florida, this coming
fall semester. She sings, works at a Young Chefs Academy, sings, plays the
guitar, spends time with her boyfriend, enjoys her classes, hangs out with us
and I find her amazing and a joy to be around. Did I mention she sings? :-)
All the time.
She was a regional problem captain for Odyssey of the Mind yesterday, in
charge of 11 adult judges that she conducted training for last weekend. I
watched some of the problems and was just amazed at her attention to detail and
ability to coordinate and manage an all day event that rested on her shoulders.
She received a scholarship from Odyssey of the Mind at the awards ceremony
last night.
In two weeks, she is performing as Dorothy in a weekend long Wizard of Oz
celebration. In May, we going to the Life is Good Unschooling Conference and
then she is going to travel a bit on the west coast. In September, she is one
of the speakers at the Live and Learn Conference in North Carolina. She's
already working on her speech. Come to that conference and you'll meet and
hear another amazing young adult, Cameron Lovejoy, who is also living his full
life and making a difference in the lives of those he meets.
These two young adults are not the exceptions. Across the board, the
unschooled teens we know are interesting because they are interested in life and
learning and they are fun to be around because they are joyful, kind and
respected and trusted by their families.
The unschooled teens we know each have stories to tell and are living these
large lives free of school. So many accomplishments from them all, but by
far their largest "accomplishment" is the thoughtfulness that they bring to
their relationships with their families and friends. It's easy to find teens
anywhere who have a laundry list of things they've done. It's how they've done
these things and how they live their lives that make these unschooling young
adults unique. They live life from their hearts and that's what makes the
biggest difference.
Gail
Gail
http://gail-hummingbirdhaven.blogspot.com/
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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