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Hackschooling for Happiness

February 15, 2013 12 Comments

I’m fascinated by the extraordinary capabilities hidden within the teen population. The following video from Tedx University of Nevada is a beautiful example of how a thirteen year-old can learn AND live their dreams right now.

Meet Logan LaPlante. He describes himself as a  “curious and creative wingnut.” He’s been hacking his own education since he was nine. His main goals in life are simple: to be happy and healthy.

 

Thoughts? Opinions? Tell me in the comments.

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  • http://canigetanotherbottleofwhine.blogspot.com/ Kate Hall

    Crap. He’s impressive. We use a hodge-podge of different schooling. Text books to unschooling, depending on the subject. I’m just not brave enough to go full out unschooling. Thanks for sharing this!

  • Kat Biggie

    I love this kid!!! I hope my son is like him when he’s 13! What a smart, well spoken adorable kid!

  • http://janinehuldie.com/ Janine Huldie

    So impressive and seriously could only hope that my girls are as smart and well rounded as him someday. Thanks Amy for sharing!!

  • http://amylandisman.com/ Amy

    I’m not brave enough yet either! We are trying to find a balance that makes everyone around here happy, which is difficult. I definitely do try to give them the freedom they need to pursue things when they are interested. But we use a mix of stuff too- each kid is different. :)

  • Cyndi

    Wow. That little dude is awesome! I need to look more into this Ted stuff. I feel like, in some ways, I’m the 33 year old version of that kid: I quit my job to be creative. Holy crap! LOL

  • Stacy Harris

    That kid is wise beyond his years!

  • Emily

    Wow, very interesting and yet another aspect of non-traditional schooling that I’ve learned about. That kid is a better speaker than most adults (including myself)!

  • http://www.facebook.com/richard.rumple.1 Richard Rumple

    Extremely interesting concepts! Glad you shared these. Btw, every time I try to follow by email, I get a blank page. Just thought I’d let you know! Great job!

  • http://amylandisman.com/ Amy

    Thanks Richard! I have been trying for ages to get my email subscriptions to work and I just can’t seem to get it right! I will keep trying and let you know when I get it set up right.

  • http://amylandisman.com/ Amy

    I know! I didn’t start taking charge of my life like that until my mid 20′s. I just went along with the expectations. And you should definitely check out the Ted Talks. I’m kind of addicted and have been wanting to do a blog series about them.

  • Melanie Chisnall

    I’m so glad you published this! This is so inspiring!! It’s made me realize that I’m on the right path, but that I need to concentrate more on a few things he’s mentioned. All of this from a 13-year-old. Just what I needed to watch first thing in the morning. Thanks Amy! :)

  • http://profiles.google.com/kacagle Karen Terry Cagle

    I just posted this on my blog today. I hadn’t seen it on yours. Isn’t is magnificence ? We both loved it so much.

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