“Homeschooling will certainly produce some socially awkward adults, but the odds are good they would have been just as quirky had they spent twelve years raising their hand for permission to go to the bathroom.”
Quote by Quinn Cummings
Work
The Year of Learning Dangerously: Adventures in Homeschooling
This book offers a candid look at the author's journey into homeschooling, detailing the challenges and rewards of this educational path. It includes stories of real-life adventures and the unique learning experiences that arise from a non-traditional educational setting. more
Author
Quinn Cummings
Quinn Cummings (born August 13, 1967) is an American former child actress, author, and entrepreneur. She gained fame for her role as Lucy McFadden in the 1977 film 'The Goodbye Girl', earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, making her one of the youngest nominees in history. She later appeared in TV shows like 'Family Ties' and films such as 'My Bodyguard'. After acting, she became a writer and founded Hip Kid, a parenting products company. Cummings is known for her humorous writing style and insights into modern parenting. more
You May Also Like
“I don't want to make movies for kids, and I don't want to make movies for adults either.”
“Glorifying violence is terrible. Simulating sex is nothing - it's something so impersonal really.”
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1998
“I haven't had sex in eight months. To be honest, I now prefer to go bowling.”