How do i tell my mom i want to go on homeschooling?

Question

my mom has told me no... cause i have been going to the same school for 5 years now... i have a year and a half left of high school and i go to a arts school... i really just want some time away from that **** hole... i hate it there.. everything about it... im almost to the point i want to drop out of high school.. and leave my house... i am depressed.. my mom knows this.. and i have been going to the doctor... but i really want to go on homeschooling.. im 16.. why cant my mom let me do what i want..... please tell me what to say to make her let me go on homeschooling.......

Answer 1

There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you completely decide anything.

The first being, can you work alone? Will you be distracted by anything in your home environment?

If you're best at working on your own without the distractions of a classroom, tell your mother that.

Write her a letter telling her exactly how you feel you would benefit with home schooling (safer environment, less peer pressure to involve yourself with things like s*x, drugs, alcohol, gangs, etc;) and list a few possible problems that could arise (Not being social enough, not doing enough work, etc;) , and how you would fix them to show her that you've thought about it in depth.

If this doesn't work, you really need to talk to her.

Tell her that you really need to talk to her, and explain your situation, and tell her about all the things you don't like about your school, and how you aren't learning well enough.

I hope I helped, and good luck!

Answer 2

Your mother probably believes (correctly in my view) that a traditional school is the best place to get an education, not only for the acquisition of knowledge but for the socialization aspects as well.

Answer 3

Maybe you could try making a list of all the great things home schooling has to offer. See if there's a homeschool group near you and get to know some people. Explain to her why you want to leave school. Try to get a copy of "The Teenage Liberation Handbook".

You can do it!

Answer 4

Hi. I would try to be reasonable about it even if you feel she isnt. I wish I could have had that option myself. As a parent i would say out line your reasons for wanting this & also put in the positive effects it would have on you . a happier person. more ability to concentrate on your work , assignments done & handed in on time & still graduating w/ everything anyone else would have. take care & I hope this helps you!