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When Traditional Education Is Not Enough. A Family’s Experience with TMN
Noah Roth. TMN® Creator. Foto by Pablo Herrera.
Choosing how to support a creative teenager’s education is not always straightforward. Many families sense that traditional paths do not fully respond to the needs of young people who want to communicate, create, and engage with culture in a meaningful way.
New York City. TMN® Editorial
This is the experience of Bonnie and her son Noah, who at 18 years old became involved with Teens Media Network® and was invited to attend South by Southwest as part of his ongoing work and learning process.
A creative teenager looking for a real learning environment
Noah joined TMN® with a strong interest in communication, journalism, and content creation. Like many young people today, he was curious, articulate, and motivated, but did not always find spaces where those qualities could be developed in a structured and guided way.
His involvement with TMN® was not a one time experience or a short term activity. It was a gradual process that combined real responsibilities, editorial guidance, and exposure to professional environments over time.
A parent’s perspective from the outside
In this interview, Bonnie, Noah’s mother, shares how she experienced that process as a parent.
She explains that Noah was invited to attend South by Southwest as part of his work with TMN®, something she describes with gratitude and excitement. Not as a reward, but as a natural outcome of the skills, commitment, and confidence he had been developing.
Bonnie describes working with TMN® as a truly meaningful experience for her son. Not only because of the opportunities, but because of the skills he gained. Skills that, in her words, he would not have learned elsewhere.
She speaks about how TMN® challenged Noah in the ways he needed. How the guidance and structure helped him grow, become more confident, and develop his own voice.
“Working with TMN has just been a dream for my son. It’s given him skills that he wouldn’t learn anywhere else, and it’s pushed him in directions that he needs to be pushed.”
Bonnie Cabot. Noah’s mother. Interview by Kolinda Scialabba for TMN®.
Growth that becomes visible to the whole family
One of the most powerful moments in Bonnie’s testimony is when she describes how she and other family members began to see Noah differently.
She talks about watching him interview prominent figures in the education and youth space. About seeing him present himself confidently on professional platforms. About noticing his comfort with conversation, articulation, and presence.
This is not just about technical skills. It is about confidence, judgment, and the ability to engage thoughtfully with others. According to Bonnie, TMN® helped bring out a side of Noah that other environments had not been able to access.
Hearing directly from the student
In this interview, Noah speaks for himself about his experience working with TMN®. He reflects on what he has learned, the kind of work he has done, and how the process has shaped him.
Listening to the student’s own voice is essential. Not as a rehearsed statement, but as a reflection of a real and ongoing journey.
Noah Roth. Interview by Kolinda Scialabba for TMN®.
Who TMN is for
TMN® is not designed for everyone. It makes sense for families who are looking for:
A guided and intentional learning environment
Real world experience, not simulations
The development of judgment and voice, not only technical skills
A process where young people take on responsibility gradually and with support
It is not a fit for those seeking instant results, passive participation, or exposure without commitment.
Trust is built through process and time
Bonnie and Noah’s experience reflects the core approach of TMN®. Learning as a guided process, built through consistency, responsibility, and real work over time.
For families considering alternative educational paths, trust comes from clarity, transparency, and real examples. This is one of them.
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