Hal & Melanie at the Schoolhouse Expo Talking to Teens & Their Families

by Melanie | August 20th, 2010

UPDATE: Congratulations to Mandy Gillespie who won volumes 1 and 2 of our new Hero Tales series and apheartsong who won a free ticket to the Schoolhouse Expo!

Psychologists Joseph and Claudia Allen say that low expectations have undermined the transition from childhood to adulthood, and twenty-somethings are still trying to figure out what their parents knew as teenagers. The age of marriage is rising, the number of young men living in their parents’ basement is climbing, and America is raising a generation that’s really good at Facebook and Halo 3, but doesn’t know where to begin when it’s time to grow up.

Is 25 the new 15?  We say NO — and we don’t have to play that game!

Schoolhouse Expo

Hal and Melanie Young will be speaking on “Doing Real Things, for Teens and Their Families,” during The Old Schoolhouse Expo, October 4-8. Young men and women will hear how they can stop just marking time and start making a mark on the world. Parents will be inspired and equipped to help their children make the transition to adulthood more easily.

To help promote this online event, we’ll be on The Old Schoolhouse’s Facebook page this afternoon from 4:00 Eastern for about 15 minutes, answering your questions live!

AND … We’ve got a couple of specials to give away –

(1) For someone who leaves a comment on this post, we have a free ticket to the Expo — a $19.99 value for all five days!  We’ll draw the winner at noon on Tuesday …

(2) For someone who leaves a comment on this post, we have one set of volume one and two of our new Hero Tales audiobook! A $10 value and we’ll draw the winner at noon on Tuesday…

AND  a sale!

(3) For a limited time, you can order our “Homeschooling Teens Bundle”, three hour-long CDs of ideas and encouragement, including “Homeschooling High School,” “Aiming For College,” and you know what teenagers need – food in bulk, Melanie’s popular “Sanity’s in the Freezer”!  Regularly $15, you can get all three for $12 with free shipping! Just click here.

So come by www.facebook.com/theoldschoolhouse this afternoon to join in the conversation -

And to enter, drop us a comment here. For extra entries, link to this post on your Facebook, Twitter, or email loops. Just be sure to leave another comment to let us know you did!

  • Jen

    Thank you again for taking your time at the Old Schoolhouse! My husband and I love your ministry and look forward to more knowledge you have to offer! Blessings!!!

  • Penny

    Thanks for the hint on the Lou Priolo book about dealing with anger. I appreciate your help.

  • http://www.a-teachingheart.blogspot.com Julie Coney

    Just came from the old schoolhouse magazine page… (p.s. I don't need a ticket to the Expo… I already have one!…lol)
    I will be bookmarking and following you often ( didn't know you exsisted till today..) I have three boys and i am always in need of encouragement!
    Can't wait to hear you at the Expo!

  • Amandia

    I so appreciate your time this afternoon. Looking forward to hearing your insight.

  • Maytheybemightymen

    I really enjoyed the TOS Q&A today. Thank you for your time and answers. I really appreciate your ministry to parents of young men.

  • Mousegirls

    that was fun over at TOS facebook page. Thanks for coming over. :)

  • Absynmind

    Thank you for sharing your time with us today. My husband and I are thankful for the encouragement you provide.

  • http://pastoralmusings.com JasonS

    I hate to have missed this one.

  • http://twitter.com/jaslinn77 Jessica Stemmerding

    Thank you for visiting TOS FB fan page!! It was great to read all the Q & A's. Stopping by for your blog giveaway! Thank you so much. ;)

  • http://twitter.com/jaslinn77 Jessica Stemmerding

    I just posted this giveaway on Twitter, here is my status:
    http://twitter.com/jaslinn77/status/21695701471

  • http://twitter.com/raisingrealmen Raising Real Men

    Jason, you can read all the questions and responses at http://www.facebook.com/theoldschoolhouse#!/the… Enjoy!

  • carriejoy

    well done! So glad that more people are learning about you.

  • http://twitter.com/jaslinn77 Jessica Stemmerding

    Just posted on FB too: Here's my link:
    http://www.facebook.com/?sk=app_2309869772

  • Gwen

    Loved reading the Q and A!

  • Gwen

    Linked this post to FB! http://www.facebook.com/gwen.louie

  • Katie

    Thanks for taking time out to answer our questions.

  • Melanie Antonacci

    Thanks so much for your comments today at the TOS. What a real treat!

  • apheartsong

    Thank you for the Q&A on FB. I linked to this post on FB. I don't see a link here for the discounted cd bundle.

  • http://www.firstclasshomeschool.org/co-ops/canada/bc/chilliwack/ Claudine

    It is great to have couples that in agreement serve the Lord and their family! Way to go!

  • Deb

    Looking forward to hearing you on the Old Schoolhouse Expo!

  • Stephanie

    Thanks for your time. I really appreciate Hal's comment to not expect too much in the way of seatwork when boys are just starting out. This is our first year-my son is five-and it seems like he can't keep his focus on anything for more than a couple of minutes without my supervision. Am I expecting too much, or should I work with him more on this?

  • http://twitter.com/cfmorton Casey F. Morton

    Missed this one too, I'll head over to Facebook to check out the questions/answers.

  • Karilyn

    Thank you! I missed the talk but I was able to read through everything on the website! Thank you for all of the questions and answers. I've got a boy that is getting ready to turn 13 and I'm going crazy! :) TEENS! I'm trying to give him his space and room, but he has started lying and being “too private” if that is possible. He seems to EITHER talk to his dad or to me. Not to both of us. Unfortunately my husband is not a Christian and doesn't always take the time with him. I know that God is working on both of them and it's hard on them. Any suggestions you have would be WONDERFUL! Thank you! Blessings!

  • Karilyn

    I did post this on FB! :) I've also “liked” you on FB! :)

  • Karilyn

    I sent out an email to other HSing families in the area!

  • http://twitter.com/raisingrealmen Raising Real Men

    Arrggghhhh! I think I must have no brain left after all we've been through this year :-) The link now works. Thanks so much for letting me know!!

  • Rebecca K

    aww… so bummed to have missed this! looking forward to the expo!

  • zekesmom10

    We have company, so sorry to have missed you. I've really enjoyed Raising Real Men. I have three boys, one is grown and two are small. They are such very different creatures!

  • Mandygillespie

    Loved the Q&A, I just love finding ministries that focus on boys, we have 3 ages 5, 3, and 6mo. I'm exited to follow your ministry and gain more knowledge and skills along this amazing journey of bringing up boys :)

  • Mandygillespie
  • April P

    I don't have a teen yet, but I woud love to win a ticket to the Expo!

  • April P

    I linked to this page on FB.

  • Hspatti2002

    We so appreciate the book you wrote and wish we'd had it available years ago. Our daughter had prob. adjusting to independence, but this book has given us encouragement and direction in guiding our guys to independence. Thank you so much! We highly recommend your book! — Patti W.

  • Jeniver

    My oldest son is 3 but I have a ten year old that is too near being a teen. Would love your help and guidance and look forward to reading your book when it fits my budget…just not in the budget this month. Thanks!

  • http://twitter.com/raisingrealmen Raising Real Men

    Congratulations, apheartsong! You just won a free ticket to the Schoolhouse Expo! Just contact us using the contact form at the very bottom of this page and we'll get you set right up!

  • http://twitter.com/raisingrealmen Raising Real Men

    Hi Mandy! You just won a set of our new Hero Tales audio books series, volume 1 and 2! Just contact us using the contact form at the very bottom of this page and we'll get it set up for you!