How do i convice my mom to homeschool me?

Question

My mom is scared to homeschool me becuase i didnt do anything the last time but just play videogames that happend 3 times and now i dont think she trusts me anymore to really work. Im in highschool now and i really do understand what a blessing it would be to stay home with my mom and study and not be with foul mouthed kids at school and horrible teachers. Also im so bad at math that i want to be homeschooled so that i can catch up and it may take a long time but when i get into college i dont care if im 24 age doesnt matter for me plz tell me what i should do. Im 16 by the way

Answer 1

Please reconsider. Why would you want to miss out on what public schooling has to offer. You can never have the same experiences with home schooling. Yes, high school can be brutal because there are stupid foul mouthed kids. But think of the positives like the new friends you'll make and other fun activities like clubs and sports. Trust me high school can be bad but you'll get through it! I still remember my awkward geeky stages like it was yesterday but never regretted high school. High school is high school, you grow out of it.

Answer 2

It sounds like you have blown her trust in the past. You will have to work extra hard to get that back. Start picking up extra responsibilities to show her you are responsible, and also, stop playing video games for quite a while. If you are wanting to homeschool that bad, giving up video games should be worth it. Then approach her and ask.

Answer 3

I think the only way you could convince your mom to homeschool you is to completely change your habits.   Ditch the TV, video games, hanging out etc.  Help with the housework, do your homework diligently and without being told.   To be a successful homeschooler you HAVE to be able to work independently.  If she could see you studying, working hard and applying yourself on your own she may reconsider it.   I'm all for homeschooling, but kids can forget that it is a LOT of work and you have to be self motivated or it won't work.

Answer 4

You shouldnt study ''secretly''. Study out loud so she can see you trying. She isnt seeing you trying. She is seeing you playing videogames and not taking school seriously 3 times. I dont know if I would have let you do it again after the 2nd time.

I used to hate math and gym with a passion..I used to make up excuses every single day not to face it.  You dont have that many years of school left. I think you can do it. Time flies. Dont miss out on it because right now you dont see it but in a few years youre going to look back and regret it.

Answer 5

Oh please don't do that, you'll fall behind.

Answer 6

You need to get rid of your video games completely. I know you probably won't follow that advice, but I really think that action would do the most to convince your mom.