Should I just grin and bear high school?

Question

I'm going to be a junior next year in high school, and have considered homeschooling; due to me wanting more independent learning, and a flexible schedule.

I also don't like the people/enviorment at my school. I'm just tired of some of the same immature people, and even though no one bothers me, it hurts me to see bullying at our schooll and there's so much of it.

I'm not saying there all that way, I have amazing friends. Which is one of the reasons I'm hesitant to do this, and the whole socialization thing.

I don't know if I should just continue with high school, but at the same time I really just want to put high school behind me, and kinda move on with my life. I also planned to graduate early if I do online homeschooling.

Does anyone have any advice? If i do choose to do it, what are some ways to still keep in touch with kids my age. I can't really do sports, but I'm up for anything else :D

Thanks so much!

Answer 1

I understand where you are coming from. I hated highschool nothing but gangs, violence, drugs etc. I commend you for making it as far as you have I barely made it through my freshman year and dropped out my sophmore year. I got my GED and and a month later my high school diploma through the community college that I live near. I am a much happier person for going that route. I worked while I went to school.

Talk to your parents, let them know how you feel. I see no point in you suffering two more years in high school if you don't have too. Their are also great virtual schools out there. If their is a community college or university near you they should have GED programs available in most states after obtaining your GED you can take a govt test to recieve your high school diploma and be done with school even faster!

Good luck I hope that it works out for your benefit. Before you talk to your parents do research on GED programs or virtual schools first that way it will show them that you are serious, they might be more willing to go along with it if you were taking on a more adult role.

  

Answer 2

Wow..."parents hate their children if they're not in school"?  That'd be news to my son, who hasn't stepped foot in a school in 5 years.  To hear him tell it, I homeschool him because I love him.  Poor, confused child.

Sorry, couldn't resist.  :)

Honestly, if you're not getting the full benefit out of school, why go there?  Education is mandatory, school is not.  There is a whole huge world out there just waiting for you; homeschooling will allow you to learn from it, rather than be shielded from it in the pseudo-society known as school.  It's ok for what it is, but there are so many more opportunities open to you outside of that building.

As for the socialization thing...do you ever see your friends outside of school?  If so, there's no reason that needs to change.  You can still see them after school and on weekends, and because homeschooling just plain doesn't take as long, you can have more time to spend with them :)  You can also enter college early and get credits out of the way through dual enrollment, which will help you get on with things a lot more quickly.

Homeschooling isn't for everyone, but it sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you.  I'd say go for it!

Answer 3

Before you go to online homeschooling, you should at least have a best friend, so that you could spend time with them.  Even if you're popular, you should still be happy about your freedom and have a head start with life.  Don't forget to do some community service, and join some sports because: working on a computer 24/7 will give you cramps if you don't do warm-ups and I’ve seen some of the classmates online in-person, some of them are obese, and most of them are geeks, so it's a good thing about having a social life, and a busier schedule, yes get a job.  Must get on with life, and stay away from your parents, they’ll definitely interfere with your schooling and make your life miserable.  Parents hate their children if they're not in school and will call the cops if you don't watch your back.  So that's the mystery to the homeschooling.  Easier to do, Harder Consequences.

Answer 4

This sounds like a good option for you. To keep in touch with peers, find someplace to volunteer, take some art classes, get involved at your church, join 4H, start a club or join a teen council in your city. It will take a little work but you will find friends that you have common interest with.

For information on talking with your parents look at http://www.virtualonlineschool.blogspot....

Best of Luck to You!

jana

http://www.purehomeschooling.com