Parent's don't want me starting online schooling.?

Question

I have been researching for over three weeks now about online schooling, and which one i'm interesting in. I found LearnNow BC, it has all the courses I need and everything I want to do. My parents on the other hand don't want me doing online schooling, they want me in public school. I'll be going into the 11th grade and I am an idependent learner, who needs to go at my own pace.

What do I need to do to show my parents this is right for me, I have been researching and I'm motivated to do this, and to stick to it. I really just can't stand the pressure at school of kids around me, it may sound weird and all, but even in classes with all my friends i'd rather work on my own at the other end of the class doing my own work then being with them. I love to be with them at lunch just not learning.

What do I need to do, and really if you are just gonna say stay in public school, you can say that I just wont read it! Anyone whose in online schooling please help!

Answer 1

I'm a graduate student in an online program. I did my research before committing and it's been great. I have wonderful instructors and there are great students in my classes. Students with impressive backgrounds.

I can understand why your parents have reservations. I would recommend finding out what those are. You could even say, I understand this is a concern and if this concern did not exist then would it be ok? If they say no then just keep going until you get them to say yes. Work on addressing their concerns.

I hear you about public school. It seems like that your parents are concerned about college. Are you planning to go to college?  Make sure the college you want to go to will accept your education. Are you planning to do any after school activities like sports, etc.?  

I think you will have a much better chance at convincing your parents if you can see things from their point of view and then show your side based on what they have said to you. It will show that you are mature and know what you are doing.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Have a serious sit down with your parents with printed information showing this is not just you wanting to slack off this is serious. I think as long as you are doing extra activites this is a awsome idea.

Answer 3

Both of my children forced the issue. They gave me no choice. I will not tell you how to do it because I was pissed. They both dropped out of HS, and got their GED. GED's are equally accepted now days as a high school diploma. I know this because on all the job applications I have filled out in the last 5 years, the question is, "Do you have a HS diploma/GED". You can even still graduate with your class, go to the prom, everything. And getting a GED could give you, as in my daughters case, a faster way to continue your education in college. Home schooling wont take long. Most 11th graders could pass a GED test with little or no studying.

Answer 4

Your parents might have heard that online schooling could be a scam but some online schooling is good. SOS Schoolhouse Online is one of the good kinds of online schooling.

Answer 5

I would just make a list of how you feel online homeschooling will benefit you and share them with your parents.  Ask them their concerns and do research to find ways to address them.

Here are some statistics on homeschooling that you can share with your parents:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Here's a list of famous homeschoolers:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Make sure you are respectful and logical when talking to them about your desire to homeschool.

In the end, you will have to go along with whatever they decide.  But handling it in a responsible manner will work to your advantage.

Good luck!