Can my mom homeschool me?

Question

i have a huge problem with school, i hate everything about it. its so bad, it makes me want to commit suicide, i cry every day i come home. (im not picked on, but i feel like i am, when im not) im really paraniod about it.

i was thinking she could homeschool me? but shes never been to college, is there ANY possibility??!????? she finished school and graduated HS , but never went to college, please help !!

Answer 1

Well, it is a possibility, depending on the state you live in.  In my state, you cannot home school children unless you have a college degree.  I would check your states home schooling requirements.  It's a full time job though - if your mom works, it may not be beneficial.  You could look at alternative schools however, do a search - you may find some that will be much better than public school!

Answer 2

Here is a list of states that offer free homeschool programs. She can homeschool you. It would be similar to her helping you with homework.http://takecontrolofyoureducation.blogsp...

Here is an article about getting started homeschooling. http://canihomeschool.blogspot.com/

Best of Luck!

Jana

http://www.purehomeschooling.com/

Answer 3

my mother never went to college and she homeschooled me :) Jus buy a curriculum for homeschoolers and you can do basically all the work yourself. There are curriculums like that. I know I did that! Also there is a program where you can do public school without having to go to school. Like you do it over your computer. You would have to research this. This is just what my mother told me when I wasn't sure If i was going to go back to my private school and possibly have to start homeschooling. I get what you are talking about! I was never picked on either but I hated public school I had friends and all but its just so lonely and big!

Answer 4

Books-

http://hudzila.org/

Answer 5

Maybe you should speak to a counselor about it, running away from the problem isn't really the answer.

Answer 6

Honestly I know you feel this way now and you'll probably feel this way until you graduate but it's not worth it. Hear me out. What will happen to your relationships with friends? You'll end up losing touch and it'll be really boring for you. You'll never have prom and you'll never go through a real graduation. How will you meet guys and experience with them? Sure you can meet guys on the street but without having gone to HS you won't interact the same way. You'll be shy and you won't be used to talking to guys like that. And when you have to go to college? Will you not go because your mom won't be there, you'll have been so used to your mom teaching you and you won't wanna be in regular classes anymore. I suggest sticking in school. I just graduated and I know how frustrating HS is but it's worth it in the end.  

Answer 7

Yes, your mom can homeschool you and she does not need a college degree, especially if it's elementary or middle school grades.  Have you asked her about it?  Just type in homeschool and the city you live in and you will get lots of info.

Also, it sounds very much like you should go see a therapist. Trust me, a good one can help you understand why you are feeling the way you do and then help you overcome it.  It may be what is called Social Anxiety Disorder.  They often give medication for that, but I am adamantly against throwing drugs at a problem.  It is only a stop gap-not a solution!  Please talk to your parents or another adult who could act as an advocate for you--aunt, grandparent, school counselor--and get the help you need.  Wouldn't it feel so much better to get over this than spend your life hiding from it?  I personally know people who have overcome this and worse!

Good luck to you, dear!

Answer 8

you should confront ur problems head on

stand up for yourself be confident even if ur not

fake it until u make it

Answer 9

Yeah, sure she could. I have some friends who are home schooled

Answer 10

It depends on the requirements that your state has set up. Go here:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp

and click on the state you live in and it will give you the requirements. In my state, she sure could if she wanted too. In Texas, there are no requirements at all.  

Answer 11

there's online classes you can do and my friend just told me you can do homeschooling through public school as well. although i'm not sure how.. trying to figure that out myself

Answer 12

Yea she could but being homjeschooled id really boring No friends or u just loose touch and ITS BORING

Answer 13

You can't always run away from your problems.

Answer 14

well, she could, but without a college education, not very well.

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Answer 15

Um, yes. I think she has to go through a little course herself and get a certificate- she just can't stop sending you to school and say you're being homeschooled. You still have a curriculum and have to take tests and such.  It may vary state to state- but there are still rules and regulations.

I'm sorry you don't like school, but I hate to say it- that's kind of tough.  I hated school, too, but I'm very opposed to homeschooling because 1- I don't think it offers much challenge, 2- it doesn't expose the children to socializing for better and worse (the good and the bad are important since when you enter the real world you won't be able to have mommy filtering, censoring, and protecting you all the time!) and 3- enrichment opportunities are going to be harder especially if you're on a tight budget.  Schools- for all the bad parts- have numerous good points, too.  You may not like it, but I think you need to suck it up a bit.

I hated high school- it was the worst time of my life, but I'm glad I went because all the things that happened were lessons learned and I definitely don't think my opportunities (academically) would have compared if I was homeschooled.  Also, look at the rate of homeschooled children that continue to college, or are accepted into universities and the more prestigious schools- may be slanting the odds against you.  If you don't have college aspirations, then I guess it only matters that you fulfill the basics and get it over with and you can do that at home as well as school.  Not to say you can't have an excellent homeschool experience- you certainly can, but I think you'll be giving up too many opportunities that route.

I'm not sure what grade you're in- but if you're in high school you may be able to look into Running Start which affords you opportunities to take college courses for highschool and college credit. Takes a little more effort and money- but well worth it for someone with academic ambition.  (For the record, most people in college are much less immature and are more academically driven and so the social issues are much more muted than in high school. I actually love college- hated high school.  Especially at the jr college level- most are there because they want to be so attitudes are WAY different!)

Seriously look into this before deciding. Social life isn't the main reason you go to school- so shouldn't be the main reason NOT to either!  Choose wisely and take care.

Answer 16

THAT'S UP TO HER

Answer 17

Sure she can home school you, there are a lot of places for her to find material to work with for your grade level and there are a lot of home school networks you can get together with. home school graduates do much better on the SAT's. it may turn out great for you but she has to be willing to do it. Good luck

Answer 18

I think you would love homeschooling! Your mom can certainly home school. I would start off by finding out the laws in your state, as they all have their own criteria for home schooling. I've home schooled my oldest daughter for going on 5 years now. We love it!  

Answer 19

Listen, I'm 26 years old now, but PLEASE read this and understand that I was in EXACTLY the same situation as you're in now when I was in 7th grade.  I freaked out every day, most of my friends went to a different school, my new school was really far away from my house and in a bad neighborhood.  I cried every single night until like January that school year.

But PLEASE believe me when I say that home schooling isn't the answer.  I know it's really hard to see this now, but things will get better.  You'll make more friends.  You'll find your routine.  But the main thing is, home schooling would just be a way for you to run away from your problems.  It's really important to face your fears head-on and conquer them.  I truly wish you luck because I completely understand where you're coming from.   But I got through it.  You will too.

Answer 20

First, your mom works, a housewife and mother is WORK.  Next I think you need to talk to someone about your feelings. It is not natural to be paranoid. Get some help. Trust me, you will feel much better.

Yes you can be homeschooled in all 50 states. You have to follow their rules. www.hslda.com will give you the rules.

Another thing is how are you about learning? If you are a self starter and will listen to your mom it might work.

Answer 21

YES! any legal gaurdian can homeschool you AS LONG AS THEY ARE HOMESCHOOLING YOU! Just make sure she gets the books and be sure to get online friends or at least over the phone friends because it gets LONELY!!! good luck

-Shaun

Answer 22

yah she can..