Unschooling A Teen Feels Different — because it is.
The stakes feel higher now.
Expectations start to shift
School didn’t work.
Homeschooling isn’t working the way you hoped.
You thought the teen years would feel more “academic"
...and they don’t.
Or you’ve built a life around curiosity and freedom—and now you’re wondering if that’s enough.
These are the questions that usually follow:
How will they get into college?
How will I make a transcript?
What about their lack of motivation?
Should I worry about all this screentime?
“What if we’re too late?”
These questions start to show up—and they don’t always have easy answers.
If you’re feeling that pressure, you’re not doing anything wrong.
That's where we'll start.
You can do this WITH Support or On Your Own
Some parents want support as they figure it out…
That’s what the membership is for.
Support for Parents Unschooling Teens
Inside the membership, these are the kinds of things we work through together:
College.
Transcripts.
Motivation.
Screen time.
“What if we’re too late?”
And instead of guessing your way through it, you’ll have:
- Help translating real-life learning into transcripts
- Support navigating college—or choosing something different
- Practical ways to handle motivation without pressure
- Ongoing conversations with parents who understand this stage
- Resources and tools you can come back to when new questions come up
You don't have to figure this out alone!
Sue Patterson's advice comes not only from guiding her own three (now grown) teens,
but also from years spent listening to other parents and the teens themselves!
She's sharing resources, tips, and guidance so you can create your own success stories
More of a DIY Person?
Sue’s covers many areas related to unschooling teens in her blogs and podcasts.
If you’d rather work your way through this on your own, I’ve put together a place to start.
Podcasts about Unschooling Teens
Worried about the Teen Years?
Listen to the teens who lived it!
Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Speak About Their Lives Without School
By Sue Patterson
What better way to reassure yourself that unschooling your teen is an excellent decision than to read the success stories as told by 75 young people themselves?
Sue's interviews showcase how they made friends, got along with family, and explored unique learning environments. They're eager to share the benefits and advantages they experienced through homeschooling. Their lives were (and are!) full, rich, and happy.
Available in digital formats or in paperback.
"I LOVE this book! It's just the reassurance I needed!"
A traditional school path often involves college.
But, can unschooled teens get into college?
How do they do once they are there?
Sue and other experts address these concerns that empower you to answer them for yourself and with your kids.
Read more here...
Need Help Creating a Transcript?
Sometimes it's hard to visualize how you're going to translate your teens every day activities into an acceptable transcript. Even if your kids are younger, this idea can worry you!
That's why I created 2 options to help parents like you!
- Take the Mini-Course to DIY your way through
- Let me walk you through it all with lots of hand-holding!