What do washed up, home schooled pros do...

redrider111 wrote:

At least Justin Brayton went to a real high school and still raced a pretty good amateur career. I have a bigger respect for him than...

At least Justin Brayton went to a real high school and still raced a pretty good amateur career. I have a bigger respect for him than most of the other riders. AMA needs to crack down on this whole home school thing. Make them take a certain kind of test, like a high school exit exam before they can attain a license. just an idea.

Sondy132001 wrote:

It's funny you say this but they put on Amateur events where these kids have to miss weeks of school, so who's at fault here...

It's funny you say this but they put on Amateur events where these kids have to miss weeks of school, so who's at fault here ??? I mean really between the two Texas races and Oklahoma and Lorretta Lynns you have to take off about 6 weeks altogether and that doesn't include mini O's and World mini....so how can you demand something when you make it hard to do in the first place ??? Traditional schools don't allow you to miss that much time...and the factories expect you to go if you are contracted...

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huck wrote:

when they realize that being "pretty fast" on a motorcycle won't carry them through life? Seriously, think about how many "next big things" there are that...

when they realize that being "pretty fast" on a motorcycle won't carry them through life?


Seriously, think about how many "next big things" there are that don't make it in MX. What could they possibly have to fall back on?

Sonny wrote:

Why wouldn't anyone be honest with you? Tim Ferry graduated high school and rode his first SX series while attending high school. Truth is, few people...

Why wouldn't anyone be honest with you?

Tim Ferry graduated high school and rode his first SX series while attending high school. Truth is, few people have success after quitting high school. Fewer people actually become a big earning pro. I just read "I learned everything I needed to succeed from racing." from a prior post. The only thing that is more troubling than that statement is that another person applauds it.

jmar wrote:

You sound like some bitter Ivy League frat boy. Just out of curiosity, what's your occupation? I am the Director of Construction for a commercial development...

You sound like some bitter Ivy League frat boy.

Just out of curiosity, what's your occupation?
I am the Director of Construction for a commercial development company.

brentneybvotemissAX09 wrote:

I think if you are happy in life!!! Money does not matter. You can have all the money in the world and still be a miserable...

I think if you are happy in life!!! Money does not matter. You can have all the money in the world and still be a miserable person. Besides you cant take money with you when you die. Anything left people fight over! I would rather lived and had great memories! Than die trying to make a million $$$

huck wrote:

when they realize that being "pretty fast" on a motorcycle won't carry them through life? Seriously, think about how many "next big things" there are that...

when they realize that being "pretty fast" on a motorcycle won't carry them through life?


Seriously, think about how many "next big things" there are that don't make it in MX. What could they possibly have to fall back on?

On the Road Again wrote:

I sometimes hate to comment on anything regarding homeschooling ... it's no secret that I have homeschooled both of my kids and for us it isn't...

I sometimes hate to comment on anything regarding homeschooling ... it's no secret that I have homeschooled both of my kids and for us it isn't such a bad thing. My daughter's SAT's were in the top 10% in the state and my son won't take them for another 2 years. My son still can't practice till his schoolwork is done and after all these years, I don't have to beg and plead, he just does it.

I do believe that there is a difference between Homeschooling and NO Schooling. I know personally many kids that have turned pro and claimed they were homeschooled, but never opened a book. I know many that are about to turn pro that also attend the No School Home School - some have even told me (some were the parents) that it isn't the most important thing for them right now as they need to concentrate on the sport. I just have to walk away because I know where that kid is going to end up in life (with or without success in the sport).

I also don't believe in the "turning pro" at 16. Child Labor Laws in the State of Florida state that you can't work more than 30 hours a week prior to your 18th birthday - it's because they want kids to get an education (hallelujah).

I don't have any answers or solutions - but I still think it falls back on the parents to get their priorities straight. If you really care and love your kids, it's pretty easy to do.

And for the record - my son still thinks Pluto is still a planet because that's what I taught him back in first grade. We're working on it ...

On the Road Again wrote:

I sometimes hate to comment on anything regarding homeschooling ... it's no secret that I have homeschooled both of my kids and for us it isn't...

I sometimes hate to comment on anything regarding homeschooling ... it's no secret that I have homeschooled both of my kids and for us it isn't such a bad thing. My daughter's SAT's were in the top 10% in the state and my son won't take them for another 2 years. My son still can't practice till his schoolwork is done and after all these years, I don't have to beg and plead, he just does it.

I do believe that there is a difference between Homeschooling and NO Schooling. I know personally many kids that have turned pro and claimed they were homeschooled, but never opened a book. I know many that are about to turn pro that also attend the No School Home School - some have even told me (some were the parents) that it isn't the most important thing for them right now as they need to concentrate on the sport. I just have to walk away because I know where that kid is going to end up in life (with or without success in the sport).

I also don't believe in the "turning pro" at 16. Child Labor Laws in the State of Florida state that you can't work more than 30 hours a week prior to your 18th birthday - it's because they want kids to get an education (hallelujah).

I don't have any answers or solutions - but I still think it falls back on the parents to get their priorities straight. If you really care and love your kids, it's pretty easy to do.

And for the record - my son still thinks Pluto is still a planet because that's what I taught him back in first grade. We're working on it ...

Sonny wrote:

Why wouldn't anyone be honest with you? Tim Ferry graduated high school and rode his first SX series while attending high school. Truth is, few people...

Why wouldn't anyone be honest with you?

Tim Ferry graduated high school and rode his first SX series while attending high school. Truth is, few people have success after quitting high school. Fewer people actually become a big earning pro. I just read "I learned everything I needed to succeed from racing." from a prior post. The only thing that is more troubling than that statement is that another person applauds it.

jmar wrote:

You sound like some bitter Ivy League frat boy. Just out of curiosity, what's your occupation? I am the Director of Construction for a commercial development...

You sound like some bitter Ivy League frat boy.

Just out of curiosity, what's your occupation?
I am the Director of Construction for a commercial development company.

Sonny wrote:

Who me? I'm a mason. Started my own business about 18 years ago and don't do bad for myself. Never did the 4 year collage unfortunately...

Who me? I'm a mason. Started my own business about 18 years ago and don't do bad for myself. Never did the 4 year collage unfortunately but managed to take all the important courses I needed to for my business at a local community collage. Obviously, I was never a frat boy from an Ivy League School, but thanks for perceiving that I was. I'm glad I'm not butchering the English language like some trailer trash goober with no education.

elgin104 wrote:

What about becoming poets? ex moto kid (part one) motocross is rad i got a job with my dad home schooling was gnarly i like to...

What about becoming poets?

ex moto kid (part one)

motocross is rad
i got a job with my dad

home schooling was gnarly
i like to ride my dad's harley

i learnt too little, too late
now i spend all my time
learning how to refrigerate