How do you pursuade your parrents to allow you to go to private school?

Question

Hey,

I homeschool and I kinda wanna go to regular school, but my parrents refuse to send me to public school. I want to go to this private school but it is pretty costly.... 4,ooo a year (not including, uniforms, books, a ride to and fro, and lunch everyday). My best friend also goes there..... I asked last year and she was like YEAH lets do it right now! But it was to late in the year. Then, I asked her about next year and she said more than likely. Later on in the Summer I reminded her and she wasn't likin the idea anymore, mostly b/c of the fee. Finaly, she is like don't even think about it. I haven't asked her in a long while but now is the time to enroll. Should I give it another chance or should I give up? How do I pursuade her into even thinkin about it?

Answer 1

Do you think the $4000 is more than your parents can afford? That is a lot of money, but really, not too bad compared to many private schools. Do they approve of the school -- is it a good school? Does the school have a scholarship program? (Look on their website if you don't know, or call and ask them.)  Do you have generous grandparents or relatives with extra money?

Is there a summer job your parents would approve of to help defray the cost? Maybe you can find something that would be to their liking? (Some parents are easier about jobs during the summer than during the school year.)

Uniforms are usually pretty cheap compared to regular clothes. I love that my son wears uniforms for that reason and because they are so easy. The school might even have a used uniform sale, where they sell outgrown donated uniforms. Usually those are super cheap. Is there someone you can carpool with to school? That would cut down the cost. Also, you gotta eat at home, so packing a lunch wouldn't cost any more.

It is a good point that you are alone now that your siblings are in college. If private school doesn't work out, maybe you can see about a program where you get together with other homeschooled kids every day for activities?

Unfortunately, sometimes things don't work out and maybe the money is just out of your parents reach right now. The economy is bad for a lot of people. But you should ask again in a mature manner with your reasons and ideas planned out so they understand that this important to you.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Maybe if you sit down with your parents and explain your reasons for wanting to go to this private school, they will come around. After all, this is your education, you don't get a chance to do it over. You could always get a job after school and help pay for the costs if that is their concern. (If you are old enough). You didn't mention how old you are, but you could always bargain that they would send you for senior year, and you could save up money to help them pay for it. I was homeschooled from 8th grade on, and I wish I could have gone to a public or private school my senior year, I think I would have gone to college right out of high school instead of waiting 10 years.

Answer 3

Well talk to her about how you are missing out on peer interaction this is apart of the human growth development. Tell her how public school do have a lot of diffrent problems but private school is going to have few problems than public school. Tell her you know it is costly but it is going to be a great experience for you and it can lead to a great academic future for you. Look up this school site and tell her the test scores some of the great programs I hope they have on campus. Tell her how this is for your future.That is what my daughter did to me and I fell for it and she is attending a private school.LOL.... bUt it is a great school and I wish we would have done it sooner. GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Hey,

I know how you feel.

I am currently homeschooled and I would love to go to a Private School.

$4,ooo a year is a lot to ask for.

But, to lower down the cost.

Try packing your own lunch.

(That way there is no cost for food)

Have your parents try to bring you, and pick up from school every now and then (That would save money)

I have really no ideas on persuading but try telling her what I just put above.

(You will pack your own lunch. And maybe they can bring you there and back)

You can also try to find another Private School that does not cost as much. Maybe then she will bring it back into consideration. If not, try to find a nice Public School, with my luck I have found a nice Public School, and I am going there MAYBE this year. (My mom is still thinking but she thinks it is a FOR SURE thing)

Keep thinking of ways to save money. That might help out a little bit.

That is really all I can think of =( I hope I helped!

Answer 5

I wouldn't push it. It sounds expensive. Sometimes its not a lack of "thinking about it" but more of a stresser of "how can we afford this?"  

The only thing I can suggest is to see if the school has scholarship programs. If they do let your mom know. you could always apply for the scholarship. However typically when a parent says "drop it" they really mean it.

Answer 6

$4,000 is a lot of money. In three or four years you're going to be going to college and I'm sure you're going to want them to help pay for it too. And college is EXPENSIVE. Way more expensive that that private school, and you'll need all the saved money you can get.

Answer 7

That's a tough one....

I would look for other activities around your town that you could participate in (that cost less and would still be fun) and forget about the school.

I'm sure your parents would like to send you there, money is just tight for a lot of people right now.

You might want to offer to her that , if they are able to in the future, you'd still like to try that school. Tell her that you realize money is tight and that you don't want to sound ungrateful.

You will show her how mature your are and she will see that you are not self centered.

Sorry-it sounds like you really want to go.

Best of luck to you,

Jana

http://www.purehomeschooling.com

Answer 8

Just ask her why she said, "Don't even think about it," last time. Find out what the problem is and take it from there. You should always be able to talk to your parents--just make sure you're not whining or begging or anything. Just listen and talk.