Homeschooled, Should I go back to public school?

Question

I've been homeschooled sense the ending of second grade, Because I was struggling and my teacher wouldn't help me.

I'm going into eighth grade this year and my mom really wants me to go back to public school, My dad would rather me stay homeschooled but he'll let me go back if I want to.

I would like to go back..

I have fears about it though

I'm scared of what other kids are going to think of me.

I'm scared I'm going to struggle or be behind in certain things cause I haven't been on the same curriculum as other kids.

I'm scared I'm not going to make any friends.

My dad said if I didn't like it I could go back to being homeschooled after the first semester.

Whats it like going back to public school after being homeschooled for so long?

Is it awkward?

I really want to go back but I have my doubts..

What should I do?

Answer 1

i'm going into 8th grade too, and i'm trying to get my parents to homeschool me.

my advice, if you really want to go to public school, be prepared for challenges. If your worried what others think of you, there will always be those who like you for who you are. TRUST ME!!

I don't think i'll be much help with the curriculum thing. it really depends on you, and what kind of person you are. if you are good in school now, chances are you'll be good in public school too, but be prepared for some pretty hard stuff.

About the friends thing, DON' WORRY!!!!

that's exactly what i thought when i started middle school and now i can't count how many friends i have.

even though there are people who look down on me, my friends are always there to build me right back up.

It really doesn't matter if your popular, goth, or nerdy, there will always be some one who has similar intrests as you.

in the end there's only four more years of school left. you'll adapt.

Answer 2

I think it would be great to get back in to public school. Don't forget, all kids fear what "others" think about them. Personally, I'm not a fan of homeschool for many reasons. Being smart is very important but so is socialization. You have to also socialize when your get older including have a brain to go with it.

I think your on the right track so far....what are you doing for the summer, how about some sports or teen gatherings to break some ice for school in the fall? That could help, or what about some neighbors? or church friends?

Answer 3

Think about it this way.. you get the chance to RE-INVENT yourself which no other kid can do..

and you will probably get alot of attention as 'the new kid' so you're automatically popular and everyone will want to be your friend.

GO FOR IT.. if you didn't like it, then atleast you gave it a shot.

Answer 4

it would be better to go back to public school now so you can get used to being social e.t.c at this age than when you finish school in however many years.

if you wait till university or whatever then you will find it so much harder to make friends.

it might be a bit hard at first if you go public school but it will get better quickly!!

good luck

Answer 5

I've been homescooled since 5th grade, and i'm going to public high school this year!

i am super scared cuz i don't really know anyone either...

but all u can do is dive in and hope for the best!

if ur a nice person you will get along fine!

find at least one nice person to talk to , and you'll get more and more friends as u go along!

Good luck!

And remember, you can be whoever you want when and if you go back!

Answer 6

It's normal to have those fears and doubts. That doesn't mean they have to stop you from going ahead and trying it. Try reading the book "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway."

As for specific advice:

Stop thinking about what others will think about you and think about those people instead. Be interested in other people and the focus is off you.

If you struggle or are behind, you'll be joining the club--many people struggle. You would just need to make a determined effort to catch up or get help to do better.

You will make friends if you are interested in other people. If you stay focused on yourself and in a state of worry, others will pick up on that and you won't be liked much.

I'm all for kids trying out school once they are old enough if they are interested in doing so. Don't let your fears stop you--they aren't reasons to not go, just fears.