Help me! I need to convince them!?

Question

How can i convince my parents to homeschool me, but from an online website? I hate school, and the people freak me out in my public school (there are over 6,000 kids in my school) things go on in there that i hate, and i am just not comfortable with it. I have anxiety about going every morning. I am going to be moving after ninth grade, so what are some good ways to convince my parents that a year of homeschooling won't hurt?

Please don't tell me not to be homeschooled, i already know what i am doing, i am just trying to convince my parents..thanks.

Answer 1

Why don't you start by doing your research so that you will have all the pros and cons laid out for your parents when you talk to them. It would probably help if you had a list of the pros and cons of both public and home school so that your parents can see the difference. Get some info together on different ways to home school and different sites for it, and of course prices. Then list why you are not comfortable in public school. You can also deal with them. Make up some kind of agreement on how you will do better on your grades as well as everything else you have to do in life. A few of the major benefits to home school is that you can learn the lessons on how to live daily life that you will not learn in school. At home you will learn to clean, cook, budget, etc. SO you will be better prepared for life. I hope you can convine them. You can also look up a group in your area and have your mom talk to one of the other moms that arleady hoe schools.Good luck!

Answer 2

Do you know where you'll be moving after 9th grade, like the school district and high school?  If you do, I would really recommend you call them first to find out their stance on accepting homeschool credits.  Some do, some don't, and some will depending on your test/evaluation scores.

I'm not saying this to warn you off, I think homeschooling would probably be a good thing for you.  I just wanted to let you know, in case it means possibly repeating 9th grade in your new high school or remaining homeschooled throughout high school.  These are things that you'll need to consider.

As to how to convince your parents...attack the situation from two angles.  First, do your own research at the library, online, and in your community.  There are several really good books at the library (check the 360's/370's) that will give you more info than you ever wanted on homeschooling :)  Then, go online and Google the name of your city and "homeschool support group" or "homeschool group" to find out what is available.  Even if you're primarily homeschooling yourself, which is possible for high school, your mom will still have questions and will still need the support of other homeschool moms.  A group will also give you options like sports, co op classes, group activities, volunteer opportunities, and discounts at local stores and curriculum providers (educator discount applies to homeschoolers in many states).

Next, sit down and have an honest talk with your folks.  Let them know exactly how you feel and why, and give them access to the resources you've found as answers to their questions.  Show them that you're willing to take on more responsibility in return for homeschooling, and that it doesn't hurt your chances for college - actually, it can help them.  Answer their questions about the legalities by getting info on your state here http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ (click on you state and then click on "Laws: How to Homeschool Legally in ________" in the upper right hand corner).  During this time, be honest, but don't get whiny or manipulative - show what you want by your preparedness, your passion, and your research.  Whiny and manipulative will come back to bite you in the butt.

After this, ask them to get in touch with the leaders of homeschool groups in your area.  For a lot of moms and dads, homeschooling can be a huge, scary step, and many are reluctant to take it alone.  However, when we can see from other families (especially ones who have homeschooled for a while) that it really can work, it's less scary.  And when the child truly wants to homeschool and is willing to take on a fair amount of the responsibility for it, it's less scary by far.

They may ask for a compromise...honestly, if it doesn't work, you may have to agree to something like repeating 9th grade in your next school.  It is only one year, and it's not your senior year, so it's not the end of the world...and the chance also exists that you'll like it so much and it will work so well for you that you (and they) will choose to keep it up in your new state.

Be responsible, find out and do your best to understand where they're coming from and what their fears are, and be honest with them.  I can't guarantee results, but as a mom, I can tell you that this is your best shot.

Hope that helps - and good luck!

Answer 3

Why an online website?  I mean, there's nothing wrong with that necessarily, but I just had books when I was homeschooled, and it was way better.

I'd say tell your parents some of the things you have seen going on there, and that will probably help wake them up.  Also, help them to understand how much more you can learn in a homeschool environment.

Answer 4

wellsh u could tell them some of the stuff that goes on

Answer 5

Read The Teenage Liberation Handbook by Grace Llewellyn, it talks about how to convince your parents, setting up a plan, how to homeschool yourself etc.  Awesome book that EVERY teen needs to read.  Your local public library should have it or at least be able to order it for you.

I think books are the way to go but there are several online websites and Switched on Schoolhouse CD courses if both of your parents work and dont want to do any prior planning.  If you decide after a year that you want to go back to school, you can easily take and entry exam or submit your Standardized test scores and that should be enough.  

Good luck and pray about it!  Your education belongs to you!

Answer 6

Homeschooling sucks. Don't do it.