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I took my kids out of school, one now earns £5k a month but I'm still slammed
A DAD who pulled both his children out of school at 14 to teach them at home has hit back at people insisting he made a mistake. Jason Graystone is a…
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Homeschooling Success Story: Father's Unconventional Path Leads Son to Digital Media Career
London, UK A father has sparked a lively debate on educational methods after revealing his decision to remove both his children from traditional schooling at the age of 14 to pursue homeschooling. Jason Graystone, known for his work in wealth building, shared his experience, stating, "I just don’t believe it serves kids these days." Graystone explained that his approach to homeschooling diverged significantly from conventional curricula. Instead of focusing on standard academic subjects, he aimed to "guide them to kind of excel in something they're naturally interested in." He recounted the journey of his younger son, who demonstrated a natural inclination towards creative arts and animation. "He started teaching himself Premiere Pro and like editing, stuff like this and animations," Graystone stated. This self-directed learning led his son to establish his own YouTube channel, where he taught others video editing. Remarkably, by age 16, the son had become his father's personal editor, significantly contributing to the growth of Graystone's YouTube channel from 50,000 to half a million subscribers. Graystone contrasted his son's passion-driven learning with the experience of many of his son's former school friends. "Two years later, doing their GCSEs, still don't have a clue what they want to do," he observed. He argues that much of traditional schooling has become "pointless," with students merely "being there for the sake of it." The father's story has resonated with many, prompting discussions on the efficacy and relevance of current educational systems in preparing young people for future careers.
The Sun
I took my kids out of school, one now earns £5k a month but I'm still slammed
A DAD who pulled both his children out of school at 14 to teach them at home has hit back at people insisting he made a mistake. Jason Graystone is a…
The Scottish Sun
I took my kids out of school, one now earns £5k a month but I'm still slammed
A DAD who pulled both his children out of school at 14 to teach them at home has hit back at people insisting he made a mistake. Jason Graystone is a…
