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SELF-PACED CLASS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
TIMELESS LESSONS FOR TEENS: CLASSICS THAT SHAPE CHARACTER
Helping teens build character, confidence, and discipline through classic Western literature.
Why Classics Matter for Modern Teens
In today’s world of scrolling, short videos, and fleeting trends, it can be easy for teens to overlook the value of old books.
And unlike much of today’s “fast food” content, classics are nutrient-dense. They require more effort, more focus, and sometimes even a bit of struggle.
That’s part of the value. When teens wrestle with challenging, meaty ideas — rather than breezing through something light — they strengthen their minds and expand their capacity for deeper thought.
When read with guidance, these stories don’t just entertain — they form character.
What Your Teen Will Gain
These aren’t just “school assignments.” They’re nutrient-dense lessons for the mind and soul — building character, grit, and perspective that will last a lifetime. Through 8 weeks of guided discussions, reflection questions, and application prompts, your teen will:
- Learn the value of perseverance when life gets hard (Carry On, Mr. Bowditch).
- See how identity and belief shape who they become (Pygmalion — Eliza becomes who she believes she can be).
- Understand the power of self-discipline and industry in building success (Autobiography of Ben Franklin).
- Discover that healing and growth begin in the mind — and that optimism, imagination, and hope can change everything (The Secret Garden).
- Experience the “nutritional value” of wrestling with meatier, challenging ideas, which strengthens focus, deepens thinking, and stretches their intellectual and emotional capacity.
- Realize that transformation is always possible — no matter where you start or how stuck you feel.
What’s Included in This Self-Paced Class
Inside this class, your teen will read and learn from discussions on some of the most powerful wartime stories ever written:
- 📖 The Secret Garden — Healing, renewal, and the power of transformation
- 📖 Carry On, Mr. Bowditch — Grit, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge
- 📖 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin — Self-discipline, industry, and building a life of virtue
- 📖 Pygmalion — Identity, self-belief, and becoming your best self
- Each book includes a flexible, 8-week self-paced suggested reading schedule that fits your family’s schedule.
- It also includes a recorded discussion with prompts to spark deep conversations, and reflection exercises to help teens internalize the lessons.
How It Works
- Instant access to all lessons
- Self-paced — work through one book at a time, at your family’s rhythm
- Video discussions of each book
- Reflection & discussion prompts to spark deep conversations
- Lifetime access
What Teens & Parents Have to Say
"Mr. Denning is the best mentor ever and he's honestly changed my life!"
Emma T. 13-year-old student“Mr. Denning is so awesome! He’s so enthusiastic and optimistic and it rubs off. It’s so awesome to start my day with his course. He encourages me to set and accomplish goals, and helps me to become a better person. I think he’s a great role model and is someone that I would aspire to be like.”
Samantha R. 18-year-old student“I love how inspirational Mr. Denning is. He makes me want to be a better person. He makes me want to improve myself and my life.”
Ryan S. 17-year-old student