Who homeschools? Also trying to convince parents....?

Question

Both of my parents work full-time and are way too busy to homeschool me. Who exactly would i ask to homeschool me and where do i find a person? Also, my parents aren't for homeschooling. Today, I was kind of hinting to my dad that i would like to be homeschooled, but i didn't ask him directly. We were talking about homeschooling and I asked him if he ever had the chance to be homeschooled, would he? He answered by saying defineately not because it would be boring, and it would leave out on social skills and would result in laziness. What are some positive things to convince him and my mom because i REALLY REALLY want to be homeschooled. Like SO badly because i would like more education and i would also like to graduate earlier than planned. Every time i mention that I would like to be homeschooled, my parents take it as a joke and dont take it seriously.

Someone PLEASE help me!!!

(I should also add that I'm 12 and in 6th grade)

Answer 1

Ok first of all, I am homeschooled and I have full time working parents, so I cant be taught at all by my parents, to make matters worse, I have to babysit my sister all day long, so I cant study much by myself either. And if you dont have a plan with an online school or something in that manner, homeschooling is not for you, I started homeschooling in october and my parents have been to busy to teach me anything. So it is easy to become homeschooled but you may end up having no education at all without a plan, my parents expect me to teach everything to myself which is very impossible, and your dad is very right about the part where homeschooling is boring

Answer 2

Find a homeschooling group in your area and see if they'd let you be a member. There might be an online group or there might be something more. Get to know the stuff that goes on, the people who homeschool, the activities you could participate in, etc. Armed with information on social activities specifically set up for homeschooling and possibly even the name of some families who would be willing to set up something for you to spend the day or half the day with them, you can either let out information here and there ("Did you know that there's a local homeschool group where the teens do such-and-such once a week? That's really cool!") or actually present the information all together. Of course, if there's some homeschool family activity set up on a weekend or weeknight that you could go to with your family (many times, even those not yet homeschooling but looking into it can participate--it could be a bowling night or something else), they'd get to see for themselves the socializing and talk with other parents who do it.

Please understand that your parents are going to be surprised at someone your age taking something like their education so seriously. It's why they think it's a joke--it's *their* inability to really understand that despite your age, you do take this seriously. Keep finding out more information, including the different ways you could homeschool (structured prebought program, online learning, other), keep taking the initiative you've already started, and keep RESPECTFULLY talking to them about it. Make sure you rephrase what they are telling you, in terms of their feelings if you can ("So, Dad, what you're saying is that you are afraid that if you homeschooled, you'd get lazy and wouldn't be educated?") and let them know you really want to hear you ("I see you think this is a joke. I'm feeling really frustrated and disappointed because I'd like to be understood and taken seriously and I don't feel like I am.") Really identifying how you are feeling and how they are feeling is really, really helpful in communicating.

If you believe in your heart of hearts that this is the thing for you, then keep seeing in your mind that it's going to work out somehow. Read and/or watch The Secret. Anything is possible!

Answer 3

At your age you could probably do a great deal of your work independently, but you would definitely need your parents oversight.  You could probably use computer based program that offers teacher support.  Here is a description and some popular options:

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

As for your parents,  I think you need to let them know you are serious and ask them if they would be willing to consider homeschooling you.  Make a list of reasons you want to homeschool and provide them with information.

Here are some statistics about homeschooling you can share with them:

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

Here's some information on the types of activities homeschoolers can get involved in:

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

Here's a list of famous homeschoolers:

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

You can go here to find out your state's laws:

http://www.hslda.org

Make sure to discuss this with your parents in a respectful manner.

Good luck talking to your parents!

Answer 4

First you might what to make it known to him that there are plenty of chances to socialize as a homeschooler. Also, homeschoolers are statistically do better on SATs and are, many times, better prepared for college because they have learned how to teach themselves.

Homeschooling gives and opportunity to work ahead to graduate early, always a cool thing, and to focus on areas that intrest you. Homeschooling can be more flexible than a public school schedule, allowing you to go places during the day if the need arises.

I might mention that if your parents agree to look into it that you research programs that take the stress of grading off of your parents. Online schools are a nice option for this. I attend an online school, and I know a lot of students who have parents that both work.

Good luck!!

Answer 5

because u write like u r in high school i'm guessing thats why u want to be home schooled? if thats the case maybe u should find out if u can skip grades and go up to higher grades. but if u think home schooling would be good for u go for it. the fact that your parents laugh at u it not good and maybe they should jobs that make time for u. heres an idea maybe ur parents could get u into a school for gifted persons.

but thats my opinion.