What do you do when your homeschooled?

Question

Can i get my dad to home schooled me or does it have to be done differently? Also how can i get my dad to homeschool me? Im 14 in year 9 and im not happy at school, i love being at home and i want to be homeschooled but i just don't know how to get it into my dads head that i don't like MY SCHOOL! He owns his own buisness so you'd think he could have all the time of he wants with the amount of 12staff there!!!!

Answer 1

In order to convince your dad, you need to show him that you are a mature, capable person.  This means that, rather than convincing him how much you hate your school, you need to convince him how well you will do with homeschooling.

And you need to express your support for the time he needs working at his job.

I suggest you get the following book and read it - especially the chapter on talking with parents.  http://lowryhousepublishers.com/TeenageL...

Answer 2

So, you don't like your school - but what exactly do you not like about it?  If you see homeschooling as a way to just avoid school, people you don't like, etc. then it's NOT a good option for you.  But if you feel like you're not learning enough, learning too much too fast, or something like that (in the school you're at now), then homeschooling might be a good option for you.  Saying "Dad, I hate school, please homeschool me!" is not going to work.  You need to give him some good reasons why you should be homeschooled!  But with the information you've given, I can't tell you what those reasons might be.

Answer 3

If you get programs that have video teachers you don't need a parent to teach. Math U See has a video, and an online chat if you need help!

Answer 4

Well, homeschooling simply because you don't like being at your school may not be a good reason.  If there's something specific - you're bullied or in danger, your classes aren't taught in a way you understand, it's not a good learning environment - those would be reasons.

Homeschooling isn't simply a way to get away from a situation you don't like; kids are homeschooled because they learn better in an independent environment, or because their school is unable to provide an environment that allows them to learn.  (Schools are meant to provide an education to the majority of students; kids are not one-size-fits-all.  Some kids just plain don't learn well in a classroom.)

With your dad - owning and running a business with 12 employees takes a lot more work than you think.  Maybe you need to get it into your head that there's more to life than what you want?  I'm not saying that to be snide, but to help you see reality.  I don't know your situation, but your last sentence or two sounds very selfish, and a bit immature, to be honest.  Your dad is responsible for making sure that you receive a good education, but he's not responsible for making sure that you're happy all the time.  If there's something at school that keeps you from learning, bring that up to him.  If it's just that you don't like it there, it may be time for you to buck up and do your best anyway.

I homeschool my son; I'm very pro-homeschool.  However, you as a student have to be motivated to learn independently, and your dad has to have the ability to commit to homeschooling you.  It does take time and effort, and it's not easy.  If those two things aren't in place, your homeschooling does not stand much of a chance of succeeding.

Talk with your dad honestly, and understand that in the end it is his decision.  Try to understand what his point of view is, as well.  You're going to be an adult in a few years, and that is a skill you will need to have.

Answer 5

Well, I'm sure if you told your dad you wanted to be homeschooled he would have no problem, but if he doesn't have the time to homeschool you, you should do a computer homeschool.  You know where you do all of your work over a computer.  I'm homeschooled, and the homeschool i go to, sends you your own computer.  it's pretty sweet.

Answer 6

probably you first have to make friends among the homeschooled children ..meet them..and one day their parents will meet your dad and that it maybe you get it..!

Answer 7

im homeschooled, i attend Sierra Charter School and i have a tutor and a teacher that i see every monday, the computer labs are open to the students any day of the week, and the tutors are always their to help, the teacher gives u HW for the whole week