Clown Boy REVEALED!!!

clown boy

clown boy

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Well you all, here it goes.....
I'm Daniel (known by many other people in the online community as Zorro). I live in the San Antonio area, and I work with media for a living. My website is reachingtheglobe.com. You can look at my demo reel at my blog http://www.globereacher.com/ .
I don't really do school anymore, in the sense that you all would think of it, but I work. No, this isn't a case of Child Labor.
I love what I do. There is nothing like working at home as a family, and generating income.
I am...........
15.
If you think that's wierd, look up the history of great men in the past.
 
clown boy

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Well, my family had a gap to fill as far as putting the bread on the table, and I filled it. Seamlessly. Yes, I do still take Algebra from home, but I know my Grammar and Spelling. Better then a lot of other people on this board.
 
renogaw

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yes, but in most states, and i'd bet texas is one of them, it is mandatory to remain in school until 16 years. you should not be worried about putting food on your table, you should be worried about getting an education.
 
lovethesea

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all good, but education is everything for yourself. In about 15 years you will want your GED/some college education. Its a personal goal that you will probably want soon. In the end it is what you acheive on an equal playing field....education.

congrats on your hard work!!
 
jennythebugg

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here in texas you can be young as long as you can pass the ged you will get it i had a friend in school ( private school) that did all of her studies at home and only tested at school she graduated at 14 the odd thing was she still had to have her parents consent to get a job and couldnt work past 10 pm and still couldnt get a drivers liscense . i think its admirable that you are helping your family, everyone is right though make sure you get your diploma
 
bdhutier

bdhutier

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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2510324
yes, but in most states, and i'd bet texas is one of them, it is mandatory to remain in school until 16 years. you should not be worried about putting food on your table, you should be worried about getting an education.
TX is probably the most lenient state in the union with regards to home schooling. If you are registered as a student of the public school district, you are subject to truancy issues. TX considers home schools to be "private schools," therefore under state law there are no requirements for attendance, curriculum, etc. You are essentially free to school as you please. As a private school, you are also not subject to the TAKS tests.
 
bdhutier

bdhutier

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Originally Posted by Clown Boy
http:///forum/post/2510212
... I know my Grammar and Spelling. Better then a lot of other people on this board.

I think you mean you know your grammar and spelling better than others?

Sorry, with that statement, I just couldn't pass it up!!!
 
viper_930

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Not to mention that wasn't a complete sentence either.

Took a quick look at the site and it looks very nice. That rubberband on the tripod trick will come in handy.
 
clown boy

clown boy

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Originally Posted by bdhutier
http:///forum/post/2510578
TX is probably the most lenient state in the union with regards to home schooling. If you are registered as a student of the public school district, you are subject to truancy issues. TX considers home schools to be "private schools," therefore under state law there are no requirements for attendance, curriculum, etc. You are essentially free to school as you please. As a private school, you are also not subject to the TAKS tests.
Actually, no. You don't even need to file as a Private School in Texas. It's just automatically recognized.
 
clown boy

clown boy

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Originally Posted by lovethesea
http:///forum/post/2510458
all good, but education is everything for yourself. In about 15 years you will want your GED/some college education. Its a personal goal that you will probably want soon. In the end it is what you acheive on an equal playing field....education.

College is no longer a place of higher learning. People are passing with less knowledge out of College then homeschooled Highschoolers.
And again, I am getting an education. I know my grammar, spelling, basic math, and I'm doing algebra. And most importantly, I'm in the real world doing real work. All the public or private schools (or even Homeschools who only do school and play) in the world can't teach you what that teaches you.
 
renogaw

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Originally Posted by Clown Boy
http:///forum/post/2510834
College is no longer a place of higher learning. People are passing with less knowledge out of College then homeschooled Highschoolers.
i'd disagree with this 100%, simply based on my life...
my wife, who has a college degree in computer programming makes about 2x what i do, with just "life and work" experience. her bonus she just got was about 1/2 what i make a year.
 
lexluethar

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Originally Posted by Clown Boy
http:///forum/post/2510834
College is no longer a place of higher learning. People are passing with less knowledge out of College then homeschooled Highschoolers.
And again, I am getting an education. I know my grammar, spelling, basic math, and I'm doing algebra. And most importantly, I'm in the real world doing real work. All the public or private schools (or even Homeschools who only do school and play) in the world can't teach you what that teaches you.
I disagree here. College IS a place of higher learning. People confuse college with diploma mills in which someone can study at home, take online exams with the book wide open, and pretty much pay for a worthless piece of paper. What you need is a traditional, 4 year (or 2 for associates) degree program in which there is a college campus. And the majority of classes are on campus. I believe the use of online educational tools like (insert 50 online school names) have made the belief that college is a thing of the past is rediculous.
Do me a favor, go look online at 10 industries. Look at their requirement and you will see that most of the skilled positions required at least a bachelors degree. I'm not talking about an administrative position, look into the positions that are more geared towards salary and make 50+ a year.
Education should be number one. Although i do commend you for helping your family, and you seem very bright, please don't think that college is something people don't look at, because they do. I can introduce you to 6 or 7 HR managers that will not even look at an application or resume without a college degree.
 
clown boy

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I am considering pursuing a degree in Art with College Plus, a program that allows you to take College from home, and working with a private instructor in your area.
 
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