How do I introduce homeschooling to my mom? *best answer will be chosen*?

Question

I have been thinking about homeschooling for a long time. For a few reasons:
1. i don't learn that well with other people also asking questions and me not getting enough personal help
2. i learn at different paces and rates for every class and my school only offers two levels for each class
3. the way i am being taught is not working for me at school
4. i am often sick and miss alot of school
5. i enjoy spending time w/ my family, not teachers who barely know me
6. i don't have ne friends at school, all my friends go to different schools


but how should i tell my mom about this? and would my brother have to be homeschooled too?
any help would be great.

Answer 1

Find out about the regulations where you live and maybe about different programs available. The best way to do this would be to find a homeschool support group for your state or area. You could probably find out everything you need to know today.

Armed with your information and your reasons above, tell your mom you'd like to talk to her about something. Say what you said above, that you've been thinking about it a long time and your reasons. Ask her to think about it. Even offer to sign a contract with her that you'll do the work you need to or you'll go back to school.

No, your brother would not have to be homeschooled. I know more than one family who has a different schooling situation for different children.

Answer 2

Sit down with your MOm and exactly what you have written here. Tell her exactly what problems you have with school, then show how homeschooling could help with those issues. Have information on what you must do to homeschool in your state as well as a list of possible curriculums. The more information you have when you speak, the stronger the impression will be. You don't mention if your mother works. If she does, you must accept that the financial aspect will have a lot to do with her final decsion. Will you be able to do your work if she has to continue working and you are on your own for part of the day? Be honest...if you know you are more likely to watch TV than do what you need to, then your Mom will say so! As for your brother, that decision will be for your Mom to make. He doesn't have to be homeschooled simply because you are, but you have to be willing to accept his being there if your mom does decide to homeschool both of you. In the end, all you can do is present your feelings and information to your Mom. The ultimate decision is her's and may have a lot of things affecting it.

Answer 3

What you are trying to explain to your mom is that homeschooling will help your education and your relationship with your family more than public/private school. You've already listed six good reasons to homeschool -- now all you have to do is tell your mom in your own words what you told us.

Remember, your mom loves you and wants the best for you. I can't gurantee she will agree with you, but either way she will be wanting what she perceives as best for you. Keep that in mind... She's on your side. Just talk to her... every mom wants to hear what their kid has to say.

This would make a great topic for a family meeting.. I think it would be great to get your brother's input and you dad's too (if he is a part of your life) Your brother may want to be homeschooled too, but he doesn't have to be if he doesn't want to be. And maybe your dad could help your mom with some of the teaching. This really is a family decision so it is best to get everyone's opinion.

Answer 4

Tell her exactly how you just told us. Your brother would not have to be homeschooled unless he wanted to.

Let her know it is very easy to do, but hard work. You seem motivated enough to make it work. There are all sorts of free and inexpensive resources available. You can even take high school on line.

It is a growing trend, and for good reason. Our nations schools aren't growing or thriving. Many people are dissatisfied with them, and taking their children's educations into their own hands.

I'd first check www.hslda.com to find out all the legal stuff for where you live. Then check yahoo groups to see if there is a support group on there for information in your area.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Wow! I am so impressed with many of the answers that you have thus far received !!! You have received good ideas and encouragement from so many people!

Ask her to look into the option. She doesn't have to make any promises --- just look and learn and then decide.

1. Find internet sources:
http://www.hslda.org
http://www.nheri.org
http://www.oceanetwork.org
http://www.robinsoncurriculum.org
Also check out Yahoo Groups -- there are hundreds of home-school email lists.

2. Call local churches to find support groups. Be aware that many people in churches are not pro-homeschool but if they have members that do it they can help you contact them.

3. Books --- many libraries have books about home-schooling and it's benefits. Check them out and show them to your mom.

4. Home-school conferences --- they happen in every State. Find one and go to it with your mom.

Your brother would not "have to" be homeschooled -- but he might want to when he sees how well you do your work.

Start by studying "homeschool" whenever you are not at public school. Begin a simple regimen of math, writing and reading. Prove to yourself that you can do it and let your mom know how diligent you are in your studies.

Become acquainted with other home-school students. You can be pen-pals, neighbors, etc. Find out what they do for studies and talk with your mother about them.

Make a list of optional activities such as group sports, private music lessons, etc. You can also offer to do extra chores at home to help your mom because you will be there with her. AND make another list of possible home-business opportunities that you can do to help earn money.

If you are a good student and a willing worker with a pleasant attitude it is possible that your mother will agree with your wish to become homeschooled. If not.... stay respectful and make a point to do both! Complete your requirements in public school but homeschool yourself at the same time. This will increase your knowledge base and make you into a very intellligent and capable adult! Self-taught math, writing and reading are the foundation blocks for everything you will ever need to know. Practice each one of these every day and watch yourself grow *smarter and smarter*!

One very important thing to do is stop wasting so much time on the internet questions and answers forums. Studying needs to be your first priority. The list of your questions and answers on the forum seems to be quite long. It will take a change in attitude and determination to become a successful student --- it won't matter if you are in a classroom or at home --- successful study cannot happen if you are too busy with internet, witchcraft and other negative issues (that I don't want to bother reading all of the answers to) on forums like this one.

I hope that you find a way to become the person that God wanted when he created you. Learn to study and learn to excel in everything that is good.

Barb

Answer 6

No, your brother does not have to be Home Schooled just because you are.
Has your Mom ever talked to the School about your feelings..that will have to be the first step..but if the School was to (for example) suggest a special education forum for you, then you could explain to Mom that you would feel even more misplaced.
You could also go to your counselor at school, and have them to be a Mediator for you and the parent.
My Son was Home Schooled, and I had Teachers come into my home, so you have many options and avenues you are going to have to consider.....write down all Pro's and Con's on paper and present it this way. Don't be afraid to express to your Mom or the School counselor how you feel.
Good Luck honey.

Answer 7

I am homeschooled at the moment. I remember begging my mom and dad to homeschool me. I do reccomend telling the advantages and disadvantages of homeschool. Look up a few of the homeschool sites to see which program you and your mom likes best.(Do this before, to see which programs you like, also after your mom says yes, talking about the advantages and disadvantages) This way your mom and yourself will know which program to choose. Your brother doesn't have to be homeschooled.

Hope this Helps!

Answer 8

Give her an advantages and disadvantages to let her to decide for you..

The greatest advantage, according to some of my friends who home school, is the individual attention the student gets. While you have certain subjects you have to cover, you are given some freedom to tailor it to the pace of the student. The greatest disadvantage is when they go to college, they are not as prepared to meet the challenges that come with being a student in a classroom situation.

Answer 9

Honey, take a minute and look at your "issues":
1) Be more active in your hand-raising, asking the teacher questions, etc., will endear you to the teacher, and solve this issue.

2) Talk w/your guidance counselor. Believe me, they'll be thrilled to help resolve this one.

3) Maybe you need to do outside-the-classroom extra work.

4) Are you "sick" because you just don't want to go to school??? Be honest.

5) Who doesn't??!!? I'd rather play and be on vacation, too!

6) Maybe you're not putting any effort into being a friend, or even being someone others would like to get to know or to have as a friend.

No, your brother doesn't have to be kept out of school (i.e., "homeschooled") ... most likely he enjoys not living in a cocoon.

Answer 10

I have sometimes thought of homeschooling my children. I have decided I don't want to because I'm not dedicated enough and also, what will I do if my children won't do their schoolwork????
It might work for your mum - all you can do is ask. If you've got so many problems, she might have thought of it already.