I know this was asked 2 yrs ago, but this is for those who still care or even curious to know about the kids. Most of them are starting their last years of college. Quincy is playing football at the University of Texas, and many of the girls are in sororities. The (now young adults) go to universities all over, from SUNY, Ithaca, even a couple in Ohio, Chicago, & UConn. The kids are doing a lot of traveling across the world (Italy, Israel to name a few). I also agree with the idea of bringing the kids back to do a "where are they now?" special. They are doing great things. But if you go on Facebook, a lot of the kids pages are public (or pictures at least), if you know at least one of their names or look of Nyack, NY on fb, you can find at least one of them. When you find one, you'll find them all trust. |
Thanks for the update
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I agree with everything you wrote! |
I just did a search for Jennifer Johnson because every now and then I wonder where she and the kids from that class are. My son was one of the kids from the show (Nat), and I think it would be awesome if there was a reunion at some point. He'll be 22 in January, so I'm thinking when they're 25 it would be great. We live in South Carolina now, so I have lost contact with the other families, but I want to see if we can make this happen. |
That would be cool. I watched that show long before I ever had kids. I never had an interest in childhood education or development, but I just adored those kids. So cute. How did it come about, that show? |
NP here. This was the concept behind a series called "7 Up." It starts with 7 year-olds, then returns to document them every seven years after that. The original series was in the UK and the subjects are now 58. They were last documented two years ago, here's a New Yorker article from when it came out. http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/what-56-up-reveals The spinoff series in different countries are listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_Series#Similar_documentaries |
This was a really fascinating series. I've watched them all. The premise was that your personality traits are really developed at age 7. "Give me the boy at 7, and I'll show you the man." |
where are t.hey now? |
Here are some of their names. They all have Facebook and many are still friends. They are easily recognizable
Lara cordaro Anna Palmer Anna belle Newport Conor Doyle Dana swann Jillian Therese Joelle angarola Jonas black Julian Hamilton Karimah white Lauren plotkin Quincy Vasser |
I remember your son Nat! Hope he's doing well! Can't believe we're all turning 26 now, insane. |
I sincerely do not get the outrage, it’s completely misplaced. The only people shortchanging kids’ childhood are the working parents who send them to day care from three months until kindergarten, 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. That’s flat out kid jail, albeit brightly colored
Most kids are ready and interested in learning, and most teachers know how to make that learning age appropriate. |
You seem incredibly open-minded. |
Why have I never heard of this? My DD started kindergarten in 2002. Does HBO still have it available or elsewhere? I don't have HBO but catch up on their free weekends throughout the year. |
Wow, racist much? |