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Did you know Christian Slater was a high school dropout? Neither did I. But though the actor of two might not need that diploma to round out his resume anymore, he recently went back to school -- to bone up on academics for the GED test. His inspiration? His children Jaden, 9, and Eliana, 7. "High school was not something that I remotely took seriously, and now I have these kids" he told Parade magazine. "I obviously care for them to get an education, and I want them to take it seriously, so I am going to have to do something."
Christian passed the test, though he claims to have just squeaked by in his most feared subject, math. He told Parade that his children make him want to improve himself. "I wanted to be able to look them in the eye and feel they were looking into the eyes of somebody who was making an effort to take care of himself and be a better person."
That's a pretty profound statement from a dad who obviously takes his job as a parent very seriously. What about you? Has being a parent inspired you to make changes for the better in your life?
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ReaderComments (Page 3 of 3)
10-13-2008 @ 6:56PM
Scott said...I have a G.E.D and I am definately voting for Obama, But what does that have to do with this, Must everything be political with the radical right?? what does a man, bettering himself for the sake of his children, have to do with politics? get off of your soapbox you IDIOT!!!
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10-13-2008 @ 6:58PM
LeeAnn said...I wish my mother could have gotten her GED. She was so very smart, but felt so bad about herself.
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10-13-2008 @ 7:06PM
Greg said...Congratulations, Christian! Really happy for you. Now, keep going. You'll have your BA or BS degree before you know it.
As a much younger guy (and single before meeting my awesome wife and two beautiful daughters!) I thought your sister was hot! LOL
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10-13-2008 @ 7:54PM
Mike Murphy said...This man has my profound respect. He gets it that as a parent everything he can do to better his kids and motivate them to become educated is in their best interests. While preparing for that GED test he must have given up more than effort and time, perhaps money too. Well done Christian Slater! Mike Murphy
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10-13-2008 @ 8:11PM
mourabet said...I'll give him my masters degree if he gives me his money
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10-13-2008 @ 10:08PM
Scott said...That is so awesome. Every journey starts with the first step.
I have a friend who has a Masters in finance. She got her GED at 26 and never stopped believing in herself. This is such a great story.
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