how do I approch her about it?

Question

I use the Agora online school and I am falling behind,My mom is angry because I have not been as productive with my work because the lessons have to be checked by her and she is usualy busy with my three year old brother,my little sister who also is homeschooled,or my older sister who is also homeschooled what do I do?

she knows it is hard we have been doing it for three years,and the reason I started homeschooling is because none of the schools around my area are good

Answer 1

Homeschooling is ALWAYS worth the extra effort!!! Keep busy doing some useful activity. Homeschooling is really not about
schoolwork~

How about if you offer to help with the younger children while she corrects your schoolwork?

Be as cheerful and helpful as possible. This will show your maturity way ahead of your years.

Offer to cook dinner, or whatever you think would help.

I know that feeling--try not to take her anger personally! Give her some slack, be helpful, help with some housework.

Can you keep working even if the other work isn't corrected?
My children do this alot.

She's probably just afraid she's doing a bad job--so what? It's not corrected! Oh well! Tomorrow's another day.

Make an appointment with her--help her accomplish the task.

Answer 2

I can't tell how old you are. If you have reached high school age, you might ask your mom about joining Keystone High School, because there you would be submitting your assignments to a teacher who would correct and grade them and also be available to answer questions. Agora seems more heavily dependent on your parent as teacher, and your mom sounds like she may be getting overwhelmed. Another possibility would be to locate other homeschooling families in your area and see if you could pool resources. Maybe one parent could focus on older students while another helps the younger students. You need to research some different options and come to your mom with some constructive suggestions, not just complaints or excuses about why you are not getting your work done. (Also, don't spend too much time on Answers when you are supposed to be working!)

Answer 3

Sounds like she's a bit overwhelmed right now. Have you tried approaching her to ask if there is something you can help her with? Maybe tell her you'll teach your younger sister while she checks your work during the three-year-old's naptime. I only have two boys, but I've had my younger son just read to the older one, while I did something else.

Maybe you could look into other curricula that don't require so much of her time - what is your older sister using?

Whatever you do, don't add to her frustration by getting angry at her. When she asks why you haven't done X, Y, or Z, or why you're not working, just calmly explain that she needs to check your work before you can move on and then ask if you can help her so she can do that.

Answer 4

Hmmm, that's a tough situation, dear, but not impossible. Just talk to your mom. Chances are, she gets it that she is spending more time with your sibs than with you, but she may need to hear it out loud. If you approach it with a "can we work out a schedule" attitude, or even (if the laws in your state allow it) a "is there some stuff I can actually grade myself (like daily homework, not tests or quizzes) attitude, then she will probably listen. Final approach (and one that will probably touch your mom's heart the most) would be to go to your mom and say, "Mom, you have such a hard job taking care of the little guys, and running the house and checking my work, too, is there something i can do to lessen your load so you can check my work and help me stay on pace?"
It would work with me, that's for sure.
It's hard for moms. I was the director of a homeschool group for a few years and I was guilty of spending too much time on group business and not enough time with my kids, so I kinda have a feeling I understand what your mom is feeling. She's stressed and probably could use some understanding and help. Even reading a story or playing with your sibs could free up enough time for her to keep up with grading your assignments. My daughter cooks for me one night a week so I can grade assignments and work on lesson plans.
good luck, dear.

Answer 5

Your Mom has a very busy schedule. Let her know your concerns too. If she expresses to you that she is angry that your falling behind in school, let her know that you too are frustrated and asked to make an appointment with her. Let her know that you need assistance and her help? If she is too busy for you again, asked her if she has a friend that can tutor you. After showing your concern, you need to ensure that you are fully motivated to get caught up with your school work and your just not looking for someone other than yourself to blame for falling behind.
Respectfully....

Answer 6

try to get a few minutes alone with your mom maybe when the siblings are playing or in bed and explain to her your situation stress to her that you cannot do your job until she does hers and that u understand shes busy but you need help to maybe you two could work out a schedule like when your 3 yr old brothers is napping than she can check your work....good luck.

Answer 7

Ordinarily, I'd say this was none of my business, but you DID ask...!

It sounds as if your mom has bitten off more than she can chew. Homeschooling your children is more difficult than most people think; perhaps your mother should think about allowing you to attend regular school?