Advice--must make a decision?

Question

So basically......I have a heart issue. With that issue, comes anxiety...included from past traumatic life events. I can barely go to school, because every time i'm there, my heart bothers me immensely to the point where I have to leave class. My therapist suggested homeschooling...but mom doesn't like the idea. I think it's a good one; temporary until my heart is taken care of.

Suggestions? Thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

try www.k12.com

Answer 2

Are you sure you have a heart problem or an anxiety  problem.  If it's an anxiety problem your Dr. can give you something to calm you down.

Answer 3

If your parent feels uneasy about taking on a teacher's responsibility, then look into a tutor. The hours needed per week can be negotiated. Remember, a one on one learning situation is more conducive to learning than thirty students in one room. As for the other suggestions. Seek medical help.

Answer 4

so My daughter is sick too

and this afternoon I am placing her in cyber school here in Pennsylvania

They have graduation projects and little get togethers... just as much socializing as regular school

She will have more time on her assignments and can use a  laptop while in the hospital.

I am grateful to do this as a tutor would have cost me a fortune

Answer 5

I think you must look out for your health firstly and other concerns must follow this...You only get one body and one heart. I would suggest you follow your gut instincts.

Answer 6

I did home schooling (with my work coming from actual schools) for the majority of both primary and high school.  

I can understand why your mother is wary of it, it has a bad reputation as being substandard education. But so long as you can apply yourself to the work and have self discipline (a lot of self discipline lol) it should be no problem for you. Actually, because of the lack of distractions and the concentration of material, you actually learn more at home than at school. I was a straight A student (work marked by teachers), I got into 4 universities when I graduated high school, and I had been teaching myself (my mother taught me through primary school) since year 7. I'm hoping all this info will help you sway your mum lol.

I had many friends doing home schooling who had anxiety disorders and health problems, and home schooling really helped them.

Good luck, hope everything works out for you.

Answer 7

I think you should try homeschooling, and talk with your doctor about prescriptions. Also, you my need to see a therapist; they HELP!

Your mother is being kinda selfish... you need to look out for your health. I'm sure there are resources you can use to look at a basic homeschooling curriculum and the requirements for high school (I assume) graduation in your state.

Good luck, God bless,

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Answer 8

Since the problem shoyuld be taken care of in a couple months, maybe you could talk to your principle and your mom and see if they would allow you to do your classwork and schoolwork at home. Not exactly home-schooling, just "doing school at home" for a few months.

Answer 9

I think you need to make decisions on the curriculum you intend to follow. It's your idea so it's not fair to dump all the research on your mum! She'll probably be more receptive if you can provide her with a plan of action. Find out why she's against the idea and see what you can do to alleviate her concerns.

Answer 10

home schooling is like h**l. at least in school, there are friends. just dont stress out

Answer 11

Maybe your mother has seen adverse homeschooling families?  I have talked with a lot of people and they said they see homeschool children that are wild.  It's sad that these situations can spoil it for the mainstream homeschooling family.  For the most part, homeschooled children are more disciplined when they enter college/university.  Also, colleges/universities are recruiting homeschooled children because research has shown that these kids are top-knotch.  Most state upper SAT scores are those of homeschooled children.  Maybe your mother needs to see some facts and talk with other homeschooling families?  There are a lot out there.   A lot of times libraries know homeschooling families and could help you to find someone that is willing to answer any questions your mom might have.

Homeschooling used to be mostly with kids that had physical conditions that made going to traditional schools difficult.  Now it is all walks of life that are involved in homeschooling for different reasons.  There are a lot of great homeschool programs out there.  If you are in middle school, Calvert publishes their lesson manuals addressing the student so independent learning is the norm.  

Most likely your school will recommend tutoring since they are adverse to homeschooling (at least that has been my experience).  

I use Calvert and they have a forum that you &/or your mom can get on to ask questions regarding getting started with homeschooling, etc.. they only go up to 8th grade.  If you are in high school there are a lot of online curriculums that do not need a lot of parental involvement.  

I totally agree that your health is the most important thing for you to focus on.  Also, I will have to reiterate what another poster said, are you sure it's not an anxiety issue?  Anxiety can mask itself as a heart condition and if that is the case, then there are a lot of great anxiety medications out there that will help you and possibly allow you to stay in school.

Understand though, if you do start homeschooling, you will be working almost as long as your friends at school on studies if you are in middle or high school.  It's not easy nor fun at times but can be a very rewarding endeavor and one that you will benefit greatly in the future.

Answer 12

I love homeschool......you can work at your own pace, both academically and socially, you can push yourself where you need to be pushed, give yourself time and space where you need that, and move ahead when you want.

I like it even when there are NO medical problems to consider.