This is geek in need , i would really like to do home school but my parents don't want me to what do u think

Question

i really really want to do home school but my mom is afraid i will become a social outcast or i wont be a functioning member of society or something like that please tell me what you think

Answer 1

You will only become a "social outcast" if your mom locks you in your room all day and never lets you out.

As long as you connect with other HS'ers and also stay in touch with your current friends, you'll be fine.  Hanging out with other HS'ers will make you MORE mature, MORE respectful, and teach you how to get along with people of ALL ages.

Also, colleges and universities actually seek out homeschoolers because they actually know how to learn and think for themselves.

My public high school made a mess out of me socially.  I was SO glad to get out and go to college where no one cared what I wore, what I looked like, what I said, etc.  I so wish I would have had the HS'ing freedom to be myself!!

EDITED TO ADD (after reading your other question), HS'ing will get rid of all the students who are picking on you.  HS'ed kids don't do that - at least not the 125 I know that I'm around at HS co-op each week.

Answer 2

Have your mom read this http://www.fraserinstitute.org/COMMERCE.... and maybe some things from here http://www.hslda.org/research/ray2003/de...

Also, find homeschool groups in your area and put together of list of activities they do, as well as social activities outside that you could do.

Answer 3

Hmm - school is not only about learning but social interaction too. There is a chance that you could end up a bit weird if you are schooled outside of this interaction. Not sure how old you are, but in probably 15 years you'll look back and be glad you stayed with school rather than left and tried to do it at home.

Answer 4

Here is a book your mom might want to read

"Homeschooling: A Path Rediscovered for Socialization, Education, and Family"

Answer 5

I think you ought to listen to Momma!

Answer 6

ive just started to be homechooled last  year, i was afraid of being of a social zero, but im not. im noticed im more social then when i was at school (and i can tell u i was VERY social at school)

u get to meet heaps of people as well thro homeschooling. the trick is to stay in touch with ur friends. ther is really no way to force ur parents, just show them the benefiets of homeschooling. some schools will let homeschoolers come to school for a few classes during the week. so basicly, research!

Answer 7

As long as you are active in a homeschool group, or church or something, there's no worry about you becoming a social outcast.

My children are far more social now than when they were in private school. We volunteer and they have time to be kids, whereas before, they were in school ALL day long.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Here's some information on socialization that you can discuss with your mother:

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

Here are some statistics:

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

Good luck!