I really want to be homeschooled?

Question

But my mom dosent want me to. My mom would be teaching me herself and shes a stay at home mom.

Answer 1

I don't think it's a very good idea to be homeschooled!  It would be a big responsibility for your mother to take on.  Plus, you would meet less people and have less friends and you would feel really lonely.

Answer 2

Why do you want to be homeschooled? Its a pretty big ask of your mum even if she is a stay at home parent.

Answer 3

I think it's a great idea to be homeschooled. I was homeschooled for a few years but went back to public school for high school, a decision I now regret. I am confident that one can learn much more on their own with much less headaches and learn to develop much better relationships with all sorts of people, not just a bunch of random kids your age that you're stuck with. Just make sure you analyze the reasons for why you want to choose this path.

One big thing, your mom DOESN'T need to stay home and teach you. You know how to read. You know how to think. Libraries are free. The possibilities are endless and you can delve into a wide variety of areas of studying and learning. You DON'T need a teacher to tell you what to do. Aristotle said "All men by nature desire to know." I think this quote is absolutely true. The problem is that it's the schools that turn people off from learning. You can do it!

Now, a reading list:

"The Teenage Liberation Handbook" - Grace Llewellyn (This book is wonderful and, although written a while ago, will guide you in how and why you should leave school and learn on your own and why you don't need your mom to teach you and why that's a bad idea in itself)

Anything by John Holt

"Dumbing Us Down" - Gatto (talks about the problems with public schools and why they dumb students down)

Search homeschooling on amazon or your library and read up on it. It will help you immensely.

This is a big decision, think about it, talk to people about it, especially your parents, and read those books. I wish you well.

Answer 4

No offence but  HOMESCHOOLINGIS NOT A GOOD IDEA

Answer 5

believe me, you don't.

i was home schooled at ages 5-7 and 11-13. it was boring, tedious and lonely. although there are a lot of eo (education otherwise) groups now, after experiencing proper friendships, i found it difficult to relate to kids who had been alone/ solely with their parents for a lot of their lives. if you are serious about this, i would suggest you go to one and meet a few hs kids.

i think homeschooling would be fantastic if you really wanted to concentrate on one thing- ie art, and you need freedom and time to progress with it. however, you are cutting down your options and missing out on the good stuff in school. i take from your question that you're about 12- 16.  

forget any notion of your mom teaching you. that's not what homeschooling is about, it's about learning to self-motivate and think for yourself. all very positive attributes- but it is easy to become lazy and lethargic- my brother only went to school when he was 5-7. he didn't go to school again until he was 13., and then it was because my parents couldn't cope with his attitude to work (**** that).

if you're longing for this because things are going badly at school TALK TO SOMEONE, and remember, it gets better. smile :D

Answer 6

I was homeschooled. For me, it was great, but the thing that made it great was that my parents were active and very devoted to my education. If you think your parents are not going to be, you might want to reconsider your leaning.

I also did umbrella schools. I took dual enrollment in high school at our local college. I got both college and high school credits and that was AWESOME. Not have to take that same boring class over.

There is a SOCIAL issue that always gets pushed, like never having friends and stuff. I was never neglected. I always had friends and stayed in involved in sports and stuff like scouting. Since when is going to school SUPPOSED to be about being in a social club.

Answer 7

If your mom would be doing the teaching, and she is not 100% dedicated to doing it, it would not work. So even if you want it, and she doesn't, you're doomed to fail. I would examine the problems I am having with public schooling. Talk to your school guidance counselor and your mom. Many kids think homeschooling would be easier. While there is less social pressure, the work can be very intensive and a student has to be very self-motivated. Plus, some colleges just don't accept diplomas from homeschool umbrella programs. I'd rethink this if my mom was hesitant.

Answer 8

It depends how old you are. If u are in junior high or older, than find a co-op, its like homeschooling classes. Your mom won't have to do anything. You just go to the class once a week and they give u homework that will last over the week. Thats what i do. If u live in southern california, I can recomend a few co ops. Anyway, good luck. If u are in high school, make sure if u are homeschooled to join an "umbrella school". they basically just keep your paper work and keep the government away from you, but you still do all the work like a normal person going to school. You just get to sleep in later. LOL.

Answer 9

My daughter has asked me the same thing.  My answer, "No way, Hosea".  don't be mad at your mom.  she is doing what she thinks is best for your family.  Homeschooling is not for everybody, so make the best of your current schooling.  When I was a kid, nobody was homeschooled, which may be your moms case too.

Answer 10

why

Answer 11

Im only answering this because i know a bunch of people are going to try and scare you into thinking homeschool is Bad. I've been homeschooled for 5 years now and i love it. my mom and I are so much closer now, I love how i can sit outside or as my mom to help and know I'll get the attention I need. And for friends? I play sports for the town I live in, I love it! I wouldnt wanna go to public school, so much to deal with you dont really learn much, I dont remember learning much of anything when i was in public school, just the bullies, mean teachers and the 6am bus! its more then boot camp! You'll make friends when your homeschooled, sign up for sports for your town or even just going to the park. Good luck with your choice.

Answer 12

take online classes. you both win

Answer 13

Thats your chose . I was homeschooled for 2 years and didnt like it.

Answer 14

there is also independent studies. that is where you go meet with a teacher once a week and talk about your homework and you get new assignments. that's what i did and i graduated 1 year early. its good cause you can go at your own pace and you don't have to worry about the teacher not paying attention to you cause it's you and the teacher in the room one-on-one so they can help you at whatever you are having trouble with. then your mom wouldn't have to teach you all she would have to do is take you to class one a week for an hour or two.