What's your opinion on this?

Question

Currently I'm in an online school, but my boyfriend is attending the local public school. He's going to be a senior next year, so he wants me to go to his school. I tried to attend that school earlier this year, but I just didn't like it, so I switched to the online school. I miss being able to interact with other kids, but I'm not a very social person, and I like working at my own pace. When I was in public school I was making better grades, but I was also under a lot of stress.

So, what would you do in my case? Your opinion might even influence what I do :]]

Answer 1

I didn't know homeschool people dated, lol, j/k. Maybe that's just me? lol....

I think whatever you do, you should do what you feel is best, and go with your feeling....

Answer 2

Do you have the option of going and taking classes at a local community college? In Florida, we do. My daughter is getting some of her college courses done while still earning her diploma. It is called dual enrollment, you should check into it.

Answer 3

I would definitely NOT change to please your boyfriend. Not now, not ever. It won't help the relationship even if he's pleased at first. If you're not happy you'll come to resent him for talking you in to it. Nope, change for yourself if it's what you want but don't change for him.

Answer 4

It depends on your school, but you could possible take one or two classes at the highschool and then the other things at home. I did that for my freshman year.

Or you could take some electives at the highschool. Like drama, choir, or join a club. Something like that.

But it does depend on whether your school will allow that or not.

Good luck with everything!

Answer 5

Don't change for your boyfriend and don't let someone on Q&A influence your decision.  It's completely up to you.  It sounds like you are content with homeschooling, and I hate to break it to you, but many relationships in high school do not last much into college, so I would not put too mcuh stock into what your boyfriend wants for your education.  He is not your husband and should not have a say in your education.  If anything you should be asking your parents what they think.

Answer 6

Whatever you do, do for your own reasons.  I'm sure your boyfriend would like to have you at his school, but does he want you there badly enough to put you in a stressful environment that doesn't work for you?  If he does, he needs to rethink his priorities a bit.

It sounds like classroom school just isn't something that works well for you, and that's ok.  It's meant to educate the majority of kids, not to meet the learning needs of *every* kid.  If he truly cares about you, he'll understand that and allow you to be who you are.

There are accommodations that we have to make in relationships, but putting yourself in a highly stressful position just to fulfill the whim of the other person isn't one of them.  I'm not trying to make light of his wanting to have you nearby, but he needs to realize what going back to school would mean for you.

Bottom line - only do it if you honestly think it would be better for you.  This is your education - don't sacrifice it based on what he wants for his senior year.

Answer 7

I would not go to a particular school , especially one I'd already been to and didn't like, just because of a boyfriend. What happens if the relationship falls apart? Then I'd be going to a school simply because of someone I was no longer with. But that's beside the point--why should I suffer to make my boyfriend happy? Is he thinking about me or just himself?

It sounds like you enjoy most of what homeschooling entails. Why not just improve on that? That's what I would do.

Answer 8

Keep on homeschooling, I'ts awsome!

Answer 9

Going to many different Public Schools harms your social order! To have to adjust to new Schools and new people put a lot of stress on some individuals! In my opinion it would be better for you to finish your education in a public school,if you can stay in one school until graduation! You would make friends and it would up-grade your social order! Good Luck & God Bless!

Answer 10

Hi!

This is my 4th year of homeschooling and I love it. I love working at my own pace and teaching myself! I am a very social person so I make an effort to see my friends often!

Just make sure that whatever you choose, you are not being pushed into anything and that you really feel right about what you are choosing. Don't just go back to school because your boyfriend wants you to. You said yourself you don't really like that school.

I think my boyfriend would love me to go back to his school but I am happy at home, so he is happy for me.

Decide what will be best for YOU! No one else.

Whether you decide to go back to school or to carry on with online schoool, just enjoy yourself but also work hard - it will pay off in the end.

So good luck with the decision. I hope you'll be happy with what you choose! :-)

Answer 11

If you are stressed at school and have already chosen on line school over public school once, I don't think it is wise to try to go again to please someone elses wants.  You can continue with online school and still interact with people your own age.  Join a theater group or an after school sports team.  The most important thing is to finish your education.