Homeschooled, now 12 yr. old is sophomore in college

University of Memphis Magazine ^

[BeverlyG.]

I ran across this article in the recent Univ. of Memphis Alumni magazine about the same boy discussed in April here. It sounds like he is well rounded, happy, musical (violin), *and* very athletic: 3rd degree black belt in Karate, fencing, racquetball, etc. He also doesn't appear from the photos to be exceptionally tall- he looks like he is 12.

The article is found at the following location: http://www.memphis.edu/magazine/v20i2/feat4.html

Perhaps early college for exceptional kids such as this young man is a good option. It also sounds like it could not have happened if he had not been homeschooled.

Just a thought.

[BeverlyG.]

It sounds like the reason they have him in college at his age is for educational reasons. His social life seems to revolve around his extra-curricular activities and his same-age friends at home.

[PatrioticAmerican]

"I just don't see the point of sending a 12 year old to college."

To make that statement, are you assuming that college is an advanced education? I really do not think it is, anymore.

[Hambone 1934]

Good for you..Those gifted students stuck in public school can get creative and start their own lessons ....Since there will be nothing but baby sitting for the “stupid” students.......

[LilFarmer]

My homeschooled so. started taking college courses at 16, is set to graduate college at 19. His social life is among his peers that are his age. His school level really never had much to do with his social and sports activities.

[CodeToad]

College is far from an adult environment. Any smart child can handle it.