{"product_id":"homeschooled-teens-sue-patterson-9780986229046","title":"Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Speak About Their Lives Without School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you panicking about homeschooling your teen?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you fear they'll miss the various activities associated with adolescence?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaybe you're afraid you'll close doors for them or they won't be well-prepared for adulthood?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre you afraid you're going to mess things up or \"make them weird?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathe  These 75 young people are going to show you exactly what their lives looked like as homeschooled teenagers. And you'll be surprised at how they made friends, got along with family, and explored unique learning environments. They're eager to share the benefits and advantages they experienced through homeschooling. Their lives were (and are ) full, rich, and happy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring your doubts-reassurance is on its way \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is finally a big enough generation of grown-up homeschooled kids that it is possible to see patterns and grasp the diversity in their experiences. And who better to tell us about all that than the kids themselves  You'll find these young voices are fascinating and absorbing as they open a window for you to get a look into their unconventional lives. A great read. You'll find it hard to put down.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePam Sorooshian\u003c\/b\u003e, Economics Professor, Homeschooling advocate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A well-organized compilation of answers to questions about homeschooled teens' ways of learning, social lives, family relationships, hobbies, college experiences, careers, and more. I recommend it highly to anyone who is homeschooling, considering homeschooling, or curious about it.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeter Gray\u003c\/b\u003e, Research Professor of Psychology at Boston College and author of \u003ci\u003eFree to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This thoughtful book, full of their opinions, experiences, and honest comments about home-based learning, is proof. You will be reassured, then inspired. And they will provide you with some really great advice... so pay attention \"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWendy Presnietz\u003c\/b\u003e, Editor of \u003ci\u003eLife Learning Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSchool Free\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChallenging Assumptions in Education\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A priceless collection of observations and insights  A wide range of experiences, interests, and goals... a fascinating look at homeschooling during the teen years.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePam Laricchia\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the book, \u003ci\u003eFree to Learn, Free to Live, and Life through the Lens of Unschooling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A vivid and honest survey about the joys, opportunities, and challenges of homeschooling teenagers. Read this book to learn how you can customize homeschooling to any teenager's advantage.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePatrick Farenga\u003c\/b\u003e, co-author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A reassuring, helpful, and fantastic resource for anyone involved in homeschooling or interested in this way of educating children. An extraordinary resource \"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarty Layne\u003c\/b\u003e, Homeschooling advocate in Canada and the U.S. and author of \u003ci\u003eLearning At Home: A Mother's Guide to Homeschooling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCan I Do This: Teach My Children at Home?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a gem-superb in many ways. The author's extensive experience, careful observations, and wise perspective provide a framework for the poignant and perceptive comments of these 75 young people. No better book exists providing a convincing case that homeschoolers engage in deep, meaningful learning and go on to live productive and fulfilling adult lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWes Beach\u003c\/b\u003e, speaker, consultant, and author of \u003ci\u003eForging Paths: Beyond Traditional Schooling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSelf-Directed Learning: Documentation and Life Stories\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Like reading the sequel I never wrote to my own books  Anyone who wants to know whether homeschooling-especially unschooling-works should look at the kids, but Sue's approach is even better: she asks the kids. And as we homeschooling parents know well, our kids have plenty to tell us.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMary Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Homeschooling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Unschooling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sue Patterson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0986229040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780986229046\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 2nd Tier Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.72d","brand":"Sue Patterson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980758909183,"sku":"9780986229046","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e9de316f-4513-41c8-9abc-0e3e833f5bb7.jpg?v=1683251729","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/homeschooled-teens-sue-patterson-9780986229046","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}