a day in the life of an unschooled 17 year old
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2021
- An internet film by Ben Rehrman 🎥
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The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) - Simon & Garfunkel
Musica Francesa Vocal Feminino - Musicas Instrumentais Originais
Birds Don't Sing - TV Girl
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I watched this a while back on my phone and couldn't comment, but I'm just back here to say: this was strangely really motivating. The way you're not pushing yourself to work constantly and encourage yourself to take frequent breaks and talk to friends is really refreshing especially on RUclips where hustle culture has become a very prevalent thing.
thank you so much! i'm really glad you got something out of it :)
Two years later, this video had the exact same affect on me! I'm also an unschooler, and have been filling my days to the brim lately. This video was a good reminder to slow down, and leave time for rest and socialization.
I unschool my kids and it’s becoming more popular to do it. I think this new generation is awesome and it will be led by unschoolers.
Lead how, exactly? Lead with the ideology that you’re teaching that they should be able to do whatever you want, whenever they want, without discipline or regard for the needs of society as a whole? Because that’s what this “radical unschooling” teaches. Life won’t revolve around and coddle your kids to allow them to live without structure and still succeed. You’re basically setting them up for failure in the real world that doesn’t care about your feelings.
@@EmilyElizabethxox First of all… Did you even watch the video? Just the demeanor of this kid tells you all you need to know about unschooling. Second, I never used the word “radical” and it’s not what I do with my children. Lastly, your whole comment reflects your lack of knowledge on this topic. Read some books about it, meet with unschooling families, then form an informed opinion of it before judging the parental decisions of others.
If you NEED college/university for the career you're looking at, do what you need to do. However, as a 51 yo (former schoolteacher!) I'm telling you that MOST of the info the trad. school curriculum teaches is GONE out of your brain by the age of 30, unless it's something you use/need to know on a regular basis.
Always a good day when you upload! Another great quality video as always and it was interesting to see an update of your day to day life! Plus it was cool to see your new room coming along more too!
Ben, Thank you for creating these videos and sharing your insights. I was put through the public school system, went to university, and yet, as I transitioned into self-employment, I had to unlearn so many habits and rules called "professional skills". I'm happy to see others who have found their own flow too :)
I am super stoked to hear about your new project. ❤️
I'm glad you are back making videos. If you are questioning whether you want to go to college, you need to figure out what you want to do for a career and then determine what training you need. Perhaps then you will know whether college is the right choice for you.
I’ve been homeschooled (though more like unschooled in the past 5 or so years) since I was 8. I’ve recently started a business from home, making stickers and badges from my own art, and I’ve joined a band with people I know online and have released an EP. I’m wanting to pursue writing, graphic design and music but always finding myself worrying if I’ll make it in that field. If I’m too lazy or too dumb. You give me some reassurance. Thank you and best of luck!
My band mates told me to check out your videos. You’re literally exactly like one of them. Like so similar that it is eerie, I feel like I’m in an alternate dimension.
like its spooky
Hey! It's been awhile since you passed my front page. I low-key missed your videos haha. Welcome back!
Thanks for your videos Ben. 🤟🏽
I’ve started homeschooling my 12 yr old son, and following the curriculum the old school way felt so painful and stressful to us both!
Surrendered to the fear of unschooling, and already after a week we are both feeling much happier and both of us are learning everyday a lot more then we did following the old way. 👌🏼
How’s the doco coming along?
That's great! I'm so glad unschooling is working for you! The doc is coming along well, thank you for asking.
BEN!! I love this viedo!
Love it!
This is so interesting! I’m a 16 year old girl and I’m super interested in other forms of education. Not for myself cause my parents would never let me do anything other than standard public school 👎.
This kind of life seems just so lonely and isolating.
Ben, thanks for your videos. I am going to be unschooling my three children. Did you end up going to college? It seems you really didn't like those classes, wondering how it went? This was our first year, my kids are 1, 3, and 6 :)
You said college has been loosing value to you so what are you interested in doing after you finish unschooling? trade school, start a business, find a job, travel places, film movies, etc?
i'll likely go more into detail in a future video, but i'd currently like to travel and make films.
Bro!!! I got that same clean canteen water bottle we bros now!!!
i enjoy the mullet lol
I hear Werner Herzog says you shouldn't bother with film school. Just go make a movie. He's got a masterclass that's worth a pirate
yes, i've certainly seen his thoughts on the subject! and thanks for the tip, i'll look into his class.
@@BenRehrman unrelated, but have your heard the new pigeon pit album. the second song slaps.
How do you find a homeschool community when your older
I'm 17 and can't seem to find anyone my age who's homeschooled, it's really lonely.
Thanks
I am sorry you are lonely. I use facebook groups to find my young kids home schooled friends, we also get out a lot and almost everyone we run into during the school day is home schooled. Keep trying!!
Maybe look into local home/unschooled communities? I'm not sure where you are, but a lot of places have decent-sized unschooling communities! Facebook seems to be a good place to find people. If you're looking for stuff online, discord can be quite helpful! I hope you find the community you're looking for!
What do you want to do for college? (if you do go)
if i end up going to college it would be for film and video!
@@BenRehrman You totally don't need college for that. Save yourself a ton of money (and time) and take online courses and find someone local willing to take you on as an apprentice.
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Are you home working by yourself most days? How do you not get depressed being by yourself so much?
You assume he stays home all day and never socializes LOL
That's the best thing in the world. Really I do when I become now 27 years old.
Learn how to day trade on youtube. You can trade forex, crypto, stocks, futures markets. No college needed for that. Stay away from colleges
I thought the point of unschooling was to not have to do a bunch of that school work n crap. wtf
Meh, it's optional. He said he's doing it to fulfill college transcripts. Unschooling is interest led so if you're not interested in taking a formal class, then don't! You'll find other ways to learn what you need to know. If that comes in the form of a class (because it's a subject or skill you really need) then you'll figure out a way to get through it. Also online classes are very different than sitting in a classroom. Especially some platforms (like Outschool) which are very casual.
get a trade, college is a con
Mason!