How do I get my parents to let my sister go to a public school?

Question

I have a little sister who is 14 years old. She has gone to a small christian school but has always wanted to go to public school. Her school is very very small and limited. There are no sports, clubs, or extra activities. The school is part of her church and has only a few students (she may be the only one in her grade). Also, because of this school, and my parents limiting her on joining outside activities, she has no friends or social life. My parents are refusing to let her go to a public school (even though me and my other 2 sisters did), because they don't want her in an environment that is ungodly. My heart breaks for her because my parents are sheltering her to a point where she is withdrawn and socially handicapped. My parents were not like this with me and my sisters so I don't know why they are doing this to her. Everytime it is mentioned to them about her changing schools they get very angry. How can this be brought to their attention so that they will reconsider?

Answer 1

Sounds like a "church school" that my aunt and a few friends had to attend. something like aeropagus or something. Anyway, if the school is the same, all they do is workbooks and the education is lacking. There aren't any real teachers, just people with grade books. (except for maybe religious theory or some other b.s.) It is a hindrance to her education and if they plan for her to go to college, she will not be prepared. (at this school, they even separate boys from girls including recess.)

Aside from that, you can tell them that sheltering does not teach right from wrong. It in fact causes people when they get to the real world to do things that they would not have done if they had been exposed to it and understood why it was wrong.

I think you might be able to grab their attention more if you go with the education aspect. Ask them to dig deep into how things are taught. Is it just workbooks? Are the teachers licensed teachers? What is the graduation rate? What percent of students go to college and succeed? How many of them went to a school that was not state college? Those are things that should be considered when it comes to choosing a school. She can have all those things at a real Christian school with real extracurriculars and real success stories. Perhaps you can find a school nearby that can give you pamplets that you can give to the parents. Good luck.

Answer 2

It is not up to YOU to determine what schools your parents send your sister to.  Your parents are responsible for your sister's upbringing not you.  They have chosen the school THEY want her to go to and as long as she lives under their roof and they are supporting her it is their choice and not your's.  Obviously your parents want her to get an EDUCATION which is what school is for.  THEY are the parents of your sister not YOU.  Back off.