How can I make my parents homeschool me?

Question

I absolutely hate school and haven't been going. In fact, I'm about a day away from the police getting involved. I don't want to drop out, I just want to be homeschooled. My mom said she'd rather let the police take me to jail than homeschool me. What should I do? (Besides just going to school because it's not going to happen)

Answer 1

Why do you "absolutely hate" school?

I ask because that is strong terminology...are you being bullied or harassed? If so, *you* can call the police and ask for help (it might not actually help, not if you can't prove what happened, but it will buy you time since you aren't playing truant, you are protecting yourself). I also suggest talking to your principal and/or school counselor about the situation and asking for suggestions, informing them that 'just deal with it' is not an acceptable suggestion. Look into other public schools in your area...even if it isn't your school district, you can usually find a way to go and it is cheaper and easier to get in than a private school would be.

Also, do some research on homeschooling. If you are motivated, there are plenty of options that are inexpensive and require minimal involvement from your mom. Maybe she would be more willing if you present those options for her.

One caveat: if you are not happy at school for trivial reasons (you are bored with a class, you don't want to see your ex-best friend because of a fight...not that those a trivial things, they just aren't reasons to change your school), then you will have to re-examine your feelings. On the other hand, if your reasons are serious and your parents think they are trivial, try sitting down and talking calmly to them--if you can't manage that, write it down.

Answer 2

You are one unreasonable child Mike... "I don't wanna go to school" what else are you going to run from in your life? "I don't wanna go to work" (you're fired).  Real freekin' smart of you to cause your family such problems, get the police involved, maybe social workers too. If it was me I would ship your rear off to a nice military school where they wouldn't put up with your attitude. You don't want to be homeschooled, you just don't want to be involved in school at all.

If you're 16 drop out! Spend the rest of your life talking to people through a speaker in a clown's head at the burger-doodle drive thru. Education is FREE in America, get yours! What an opportunity you want to throw away when kids in other countries would gladly take your place!

Get your mind right boy! Go to school and get an education! AND, stop causing such problems for your family!

Answer 3

How old are you? Why is school so troublesome? Will homeschooling really make a difference with you? In your last statement you said "going to school just is not going to happen"...hmmmm...you sound disrespectful and hard-headed...possibly that is why she won't home-school you? Improve your attitude ...then she may reconsider!

Answer 4

You can't "make" your parents homeschool you.  You could possibly turn the odds in your favor by behaving in a responsible manner and talking to them logically about why you no longer want to attend public school.

Make a list of problems you are having and how you feel homeschooling will help you.  Here's some information that you can share with them:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Research the laws in your state and look at possible homeschooling programs.  Here are some you may want to look at:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

If you homeschool, you will have to be responsible for motivating yourself and completing your assignments.  Homeschooling does require work and is not an easy way out.

I think you should also look at your attitude in other areas - are you being following your parents rules, being respectable to them, behaving in a responsible manner?  If you do those things I think it will help your chances.

Answer 5

get involved in school! Join some clubs, its not too late. We all deserve a second chance!! We all make mistakes, now all you gotta do is stick up for them. Don't drop out!! your in highschool! think about all the years you've been through school, just to dropout at your last years??! Not worth it! Everything will change once you start college. For the remaining time, just go to school, do your work, and chill with your friends for a while. Think that your not the only one who hates school, mostlly all kids hate it, but they have to go for their own good! Homeschooling? instead if you actually plan on finishing school and not going to a University just take online classes. Ask your counsuler for more info. Online courses will give you your ticket to a community college. And also, you'll graduate earlier. Otherwise If i were you, I would go and make the best out of high school. Its not that bad is it?? Its just school!! Just laugh and its okay!! Go back to school, and its time to live it up a little! Remeber who cares about other people in school! All you need is at least 1 good friend, and you'll be off okay

Answer 6

Explain this to ya moms and listen to her reason and tell her your reasons she might re-consider

Answer 7

Trinity, I am glad my daughter doesn't deal with harsh teachers like you. You do not know what the entire situation for this or any other answerer is.

Unfortunately, if your parents aren't wiling to agree to home school you you really cannot. I don't know how old you are, but if you are old enough and a self starter you could do most of the work yourself. You still need your parents to keep you accountable and guide the education though.

The best advise anyone can give is to try and resolve the situation with a counselor at school, your parents,or a trusted adult friend. Being rebellious and "getting the police" involved does not do anything to prove your case that you are truly concerned about your education. Try being mature about it. Do some research on your computer about Home schooling and put together a plan to present to your family. Finding a homeschooling group in your area should be easy. Check at churches or even the library. They could guide you in the process, but you HAVE to have parental permission.

If staying in school ends up being your only option, then remember ;there are always going to be situations in life you do not like but have to deal with. Only you can choose what kind of an attitude you will have in dealing with them. It really isn't all about you!

Good Luck!

Answer 8

Well there are some home school groups you can go to. But its like real school! And there are different stuff you can try to get her to look into. Also have somebody else home school you.

Answer 9

Well, you are in a pickle here.  Why does your mom say she'd rather you went to jail than homeshool you?

Answer 10

i am close to doing homeschool

and the place i would go through

i would teach myself

its a church school here i would go through

Answer 11

if your in high school you can teach your self. they offer HS curriculum over the Internet. they send it to you and you do it and then you send it back and get a good grade. it will cost at least $600

Answer 12

tell your parents what the problems at school are and if they can't get you transferred or go into the school to talk to a teacher then try to go to school and put up with the problem.i say this because you can't run away from your problems and i don't really believe in home schooling.i think that kids need to know how to deal with groups and different types of personalities.

just try to hang in there and be strong.

Answer 13

try the grace academy

its online and you can keep out of your parents hair

i go there or um......attend there i guess..lol

try it its www.thegraceacademy.org

its also connected to the jubilee and morningstar

they are all great

if you dont have a lot of money try

www.k-12freehomeschool.com or .org

i forget

but its free

hope i helped

have a great rest of the year

Answer 14

Why dont you try online home schooling. You have teachers and your parents dont have to do anything. I am currently doing online school cause I hated my old school and I love doing this now. I feel like I learn so much more.

Answer 15

Tell them you have an axiety problem and its affecting your learning ability.

Answer 16

You cant "make" them. I really feel for you in this situation, I hated school so much I felt sick to my stomache everyday. What is so bad at school? Perhaps you can address the problem since homeschooling isnt an option. could you possibly change schools? Then you can reinvent yourself if you are a "social misfit" at your current school. Good luck honey and hang in there. How long do you have left?

Answer 17

Hating school isn't a reason to homeschool.

You can't MAKE your parents homeschool you, if you could, they would already be doing it, by the sounds of your attitude.

You mom must have a reason why she doesn't want to homeschool you, could it be that you are difficult?

If you are, then you need a change in your attitude.

Homeschooling isn't where you stay home and do NOTHING.  We work.  I mean honestly, my son works longer on his education in a day, then the neighbors that send their kids to school.  WHY? Because he is my son, and I expect him to be well educated. I am not a mean mom, or a dictator...we educate openly...I keep  it very flexible and in some circles it is considered 'un-schooling' which doesn't mean he is uneducated.  It means that we are flexible and not tied to a rigid curriculum schedule model that forces our time and dictates our habits, etc.  We can talk about science in math 'class' because it is overlapping... for example.  We can talk about the relationship between chemistry and baking, math and reading in cooking class.  Better the hands on application than a rigid set of mandated rules that lead to confusion. (remember when you had to learn to measure? if someone had of taken the time to show you how the measurement 'applied' to a life skill and a necessary application, then you would have caught on faster, and been able to move on to the next level, etc.)

I am not trying to perpetuate your arguement with your parents about homeschooling by providing you with convincing arugements.  I AM trying to show you that staying home is not sitting on the computer all day, watching YOU TUBE, playing games, watching soap operas on TV or Jerry Springer, nor is it hanging out with buddies getting into trouble.  It is work.  The homeschooling family has more work to do, because they have undertaken to provide their child/ren with education.

I am not being judgemental here, but your attitude sounds like it needs a change and homeschooling may not be the best answer for that change to come about.

:-)

Listen to your mom, change your attitude... your mom doesn't want to see you in pain, no mom wants that, she wants the best for you and you have to work at this from your side not look for excuses or escape routes.

If you are being bullied or hurt at school, see if you can transfer, otherwise, get you butt to school, be grateful your country is still FREE at this point in time and get an education.

:-)

Answer 18

I personally think your making public school out to be worse then it really is. If you are having problems with bullying, trust me, I know that telling an adult doesn't help, but ignoring it does. Hang out with your friends and don't look at school from such a crappy perspective.

You can't make your parents home school you. It's their choice and they obviously think that you going to school is important to your development. If you talk to your parents about why you don't want to go to school, the real reasons, instead of sounding like every other kid, then maybe your mom would reconsider the home school avenue.

Answer 19

Well, if she's really determined to not let you do homeschooling, I don't know how much there you can do. There are a lot of alternatives to public school though... perhaps online schooling would be a good route for you. That's what I'm doing! My health didn't allow me to go to school, and I actually did drop out in the end of my sophomore year. I'm almost caught up now! Some parents just don't want to teach their children, but I'm teaching myself and have online teachers and a support team at my disposal 24/7. A lot of school districts are now offering free, at home, online programs to complete school. Have a chat with your mum and express your concerns, and give her some options. If you talk to her like a mature adult, hopefully she'll do the same to you. =) Good luck!