My mother wants me to be homeshooled, because she says there are too many mean kids at school. I don't want to go to school at home with my mother. I want to play with kids my own age and take part in school activities.
2006-06-26 11:09:46 · 15 answers · asked by Buffy 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
If you are under the age of 18, your parents decide where you should go to school. However, if you are a good speaking terms with your parents, a frank discussion of the choices may be in order. Remember, your parents have your best interest at heart.
You mentioned that your mom wants to homeschool you. There may be other homeschooling families with kids your age. You may be able to study with them and participate in activities as well. It may be worthwhile to check out.
2006-06-26 11:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Malika 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher...this is what I see:
Well, there are advantages and disadvantages to homeschooling. If you're home schooled, you may have more say in what you're learning, and how you learn it. I've seen studies about home schooled kids being "smarter" than kids who go to traditional schools. You're not going to be picked on, because it's just you. You'll get to know your mom so much better, and you'll probably have more free time.
The social aspect is the biggest downfall. Yes, you could get into homeschool groups and church groups and maybe even particiapate in some activities at the school. You don't get the same amount of socialization with kids your own age. Most parents, even when they homeschool, send their kids to highschool. The kids who I know who are homeschooled are lost in highschool.
A girl showed up in my 9th grade class this year. I hung out with her parents around the time she was born and I recognized her name. I know her parents homeschooled her and her siblings. She was a very happy baby, but as a 14-year-old, she seriously lacked social skills. She was very quiet and reserved. If your parents choose to homeschool you, they need to be aware of this, and make sure you have adequate social opportunities! Good Luck!
2006-06-26 12:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you wholly on this one. I'm not a big fan of homeschooling. At this stage in your life, I think you should be allowed to socialize with persons within your own age group and develop a personal sense of identity. Concerning your mom's preoccupation with "mean kids", perhaps you could try convincing her that the world consists of good and bad individuals you're bound to meet up on eventually. Starting you out at an early age can help better prepare you for that reality.
Take care :).
2006-06-26 11:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by treznorfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the same way that I don't allow my children to decide what they will eat (just candy and chips) or how late they get to stay up (yes, they have bedtimes), I don't let them decide where they go to school. Sorry, but there will be plenty of times you disagree with your mother and when you're older, you'll realize the reasons she had for many of those decisions. My mother became amazingly intelligent as soon as I had kids.
That said, your mother should be willing to listen to and consider your reasons for wanting to stay in the public school, just as you should be willing to listen to and consider her reasons for wanting you to be educated at home. She may still decide to keep you home, but she should be able to find activities you can participate in (band, sports, etc.). Maybe you could both agree to try it for a semester and then re-evaluate, based on your (meaning, both of you) experiences.
2006-06-26 13:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm...... no u don't have that right ur parents do over u but i think u should absolutely go to school because if u don't u will not know how to deal with people. yeah i know their are mean ppl in school but u'll be missing to much out and will be a social outcast for the rest of ur life prbly if u don't go to public school. plus ur right u should take part in the activities and it's a great feeling to be part of like a sports team so tell her what i told u.
2006-06-26 11:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jake K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your "right" if you are under 15. But your parents should be willing to listen to your point of view. However, even if they home school you, there are group activities that you can get involved in with other home-schooled kids your age.
2006-06-26 11:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a rule that kids under age of 18 must be educated at school nobody can say not to go to the school even tho if it your mom. Tell her that you have a right to go to the school.
2006-06-26 11:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by King of Town 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to tell you but it isn't your right to decide what you want to do if your still a kid. Just talk to her and tell her to give you a chance in regular school and if it doesn't work out that you will do the homeschool.
2006-06-27 04:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just talk to your parents, and make them understand that there are mean people everywhere, and that dealing with them in school will prepare you to deal with them in life. You should also tell them that the same goes for kind-hearted people. They are also present at school and in real life as well.
2006-06-26 11:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by Ninjaso7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think it is right that you get to decide my mom always let me decide but I decided to be homeschooled it is better then going to public I think but I sill think it should be your decision, but if you have to be homeschooled try to make the best of it.
2006-06-26 11:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋