The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education
by Grace Llewellyn
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Author: Grace LlewellynEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-09-01
ISBN: 0962959170
Number of pages: 435
Publisher: Lowry House Pub
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Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, I love this book...even though its meant for teens and not their parents (a small chapter in the beginning is written for parents).
This book is more for the young person who has decided, on his or her own, to learn without going to school. Some of this is help on how to convince your parents, some of it is ideas on what and how to study.
But most of the kids I know who might have the 'out of school' idea and want to act upon it, do so because of parents who have encouraged their kids to think and behave as if they were...well..intelligent human beings.
I do think this book is for parents, too. This is the book that made me rethink what I am doing, in realizing homeschooling is an option when you're not thrilled with how your kid is doing in school.
When I first started reading, I was still thinking in terms of rating my son's grades (he did C work with an A brain). But now I've had to rethink my logic -- what do I want for him? Memorized data so he can get A's or a love of learning, a discovery of his passions, an opening of opportunities.
There are chapters about each of the conventional school topics - filled with ideas and thoughts about how to think outside the box in coming up with learning about these topics, without necessarily using textbooks (Math is the exception to not using text books).
I would NOT recommend turning this over to a kid who has been in the public school system for all of his learning years. I WOULD recommend that those wanting to homeschool use this book as another source book for ideas and support in homeschooliing or unschooling.
This is also not recommended for parents who prefer a more structured learning environment.
We will probably take another look at this in a year or two, depending on how this next year goes for us.
Wish us good fortune! Meanwhile, parents should read this book, even if they aren't comfortable with having their teens take over their own education, read it and learn!
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