Convince my parents of homeschooling?
I have been talking to my mom for months about letting me be homeschooled because i am so upset at school and i hate the school. She is considering it, but it is so hard to get her to do it. PLEASE help me convince my mom to let me do this. This is taking a toll on my life and ruining my summer.
How can I convince my parents to homeschool me?
You WILL BE very isolated unless your parents are willing and have the resources to facilitate your socialization. You would need their support to become involved in homeschool co-ops and other extra-curricular activities such as team sports, community volunteer opportunities, special-interest clubs, etc.It is also good for you to gain some “social” experience with project- based group learning, but that can be accomplished by joining a 4-H club.Your parents would need to be supportive of inviting friends over for fun, which is how a lot of socialization takes place.Your parents may both be very busy with their careers and not have time to help with arrangements and transportation to activities. Some activities have an associated expense which may not be affordable for your family. It is inconvenient for parents to homeschool you and they might not have the energy.Basically, you can’t be well-homeschooled without full-out support from your parents.If you are a dedicated student of age 13 or older, you likely can self-direct most of your curriculum-based learning because of excellent book and online resources that are available to homeschoolers. But you will be hard-pressed to overcome your parents’ opposition to socialization complaints.This is the approach I used when well-meaning relatives questioned me about socialization deficits in my homeschool… I told them that homeschool socialization opportunities are superior to school-based socialization. Homeschool socialization is multi-age, multi-ethnicity, gender inclusive, and incorporates high moral standards. Homeschool socialization avoids bullying and the peer pressure to use drugs and have sex. Public high-schoolers have clinical depression at alarming rates. Try to convince them that it is worth it for them to invest in a better socialization experience for you.
How can I convince my parents that I should be homeschooled?
I'm a big introvert. School stresses me out so much. I always come back from school with a terrible mood every single time. I spend my lunch time in the bathroom (i dont eat in there). Group projects are the death of me. Honestly, I could never be an extrovert. Maybe over a few years, but not now. I tried, but I just can't. I can't bring up conversations, nor can I make friends at school. How can I convince my mom to make me get homeschooled?
How can I convince my parents to homeschool me? They wouldn't need to help that much I'm independent enough.
Honestly? You may not be able to. I know that’s not the answer you want to here, but I don’t want to lie to you either. If your parents are anything like my father (sorry, Dad!), they aren’t changing their minds about homeschooling no matter what you do. I wasn’t homeschooled, but we decided to homeschool my children a few years ago for a few different reasons that are posted in other answers here. My dad has been dead-set against it the entire time, no matter what I do. I’ve showed him their test scores (both are well above their age range) and while he’s happy about it, “nothing can replace the socialization they get at school.” I’ve explained to him that they’re socialized better than most public school students and they both have friends and extracurricular activities that they participate in, all to no avail, and he’s somehow convinced himself that public school will cure my daughter’s anxiety? I’ve shown him he’s wrong about this many times, but he’s stubborn (but that’s okay, so am I). We don’t talk about it much anymore.However, if you really are dedicated to this, there are a few things you can do. First research the laws in your state (Homeschool Laws in Your State - HSLDA), so you know what they are going to have to do to start homeschooling you. Second, talk to them about it. Find out their reservations and why they don’t want to homeschool you. Is it because they don’t think they have time? Depending on your age (if you’re too young to stay at home by yourself and both of your parents work to support the family), this might be a non-starter. Research homeschool time requirements and find out what kind of time they will have to put into this for your age and grade level. Are they concerned about expenses? If so, research low-cost homeschool resources (Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a good place to start). Research everything you can about homeschooling and present your research to them in a polite and non-confrontational way. Also, if it’s the socialization aspect, google homeschool co-ops and extracurricular activities (and also this is a good read, but do more of your own research as well: Is Homeschooling Anti-Social?) If your parents still say no and are adamant about it, then you may not be able to convince them. Just do your best at public or private school, whichever you are going to, and research other things you are interested in on your own as well. Don’t let your school setting limit your dreams.
How do I convince my parents to let me do homeschooling (online school) ?
I really want to do online schooling because I can’t deal with the stress of school anymore. I suffer from awful anxiety and just walking into school makes my stomach fall apart. I’m always nervous around people and I don’t have many friends. I get so much work from school that I literally stay up till 1-2 am just to get it finished. I do have good grades despite all the stress but I don’t even think it’s worth it. The work I’m getting isn’t even necessarily difficult, it’s just a lot at once. I also have some teachers that suck at teaching and are a complete waste of time to even listen to. Still my parents are unsure of whether or not they should let me do homeschool because they think I’ll be less social and I’ll miss out on highschool opportunities (like prom; even though I’m not even interested in it).
How do you convince your parents to let you be homeschooled in high school?
By telling them that if they don’t, you will be a truant, and out-school yourself.(And meaning it!!!!!)Cheers.P.S.: Really, one can never convince anyone of anything … unless they want to be convinced in the first place. So I would advise everyone to never give a s**t about what others - including one’s parents - think or say, but just do what makes you happy.(And in line with that philosophy, I do not write answers on Quora to convince anyone of anything either; I just do it for my own enjoyment.)+++++
How to convince your parents to be homeschooled?
I've talked to them about this and they keep on saying no or don't think about it. They never give me the choice to choose life, i'm so annoyed about school. The depression, anxiety, isolation and i think if i'm homeschooled, i can work with things i can work with. My parents are strict, (btw, i'm going into grade 9 and in Australia). 1. How to convince them? 2. How much does it cost to be homeschooled (or having a tutor over...?) Thanks!
How can I convince my parents to let me be homeschooled?
Research your parents' concerns. Find out about local (and non-local) scholarship opportunities available to homeschoolers and show them to them. Do more than belonging to an online scholarship website--check out books and publications on scholarships. Start collecting applications. Anything to show them that you are serious. Join some local organizations that are not connected to schools. Many "local scholarships" are given to people with ties to organizations. So join and get involved in some organizations. But also think about whether your parents might have other objections that they haven't stated aloud. They are probably worried about you being home alone. Find someone who can oversee you--a neighbor or relative who can check on you periodically. Remind them that you'll soon be on your own anyway, if you go off to college. If you slacked off in your freshman year, they are probably worried that will only get worse if you are supposed to be homeschooling yourself. So show them that you aren't slacking any more. Get some math curriculum to work at on your own now--during weekends or holidays or something. Show them that you are dedicated enough to work on your own and they'll likely agree since they don't sound opposed to the idea otherwise. Good luck.
How did you convince your parents to homeschool you? Was it easy to do?
That is a BIG ask. Depending on the state in which you reside, it is not as simple as pulling you out of school and just teaching you. There are usually requirements that must be met. Perhaps you are thinking of doing online school—assuming your state offers that alternative. However, homeschooling is a major time commitment for your parents.The reality is, your parents are tasked with providing you education and state law mandates compulsory attendance between X and Y ages. The typical range is ages 6–16, but varies from state to state. To get a waiver for compulsory attendance, your parents must provide a recognized alternative. Homeschooling or online schooling can be an alternative, but the decision is ENTIRELY up to your parents.As for convincing them, there is no magic sauce; and we don’t know your situation or why you think you need homeschooling. So, about all I can say is just broach the subject and see what they say. If your state has a specific online school in which is open for enrollment, maybe gather some information about that program. Then broach the subject in a non-confrontational manner. Maybe say something like: I think this X program would be better for my education, here is some information, what do you think.