What to do about school?

Question

I'm homeschooled and its real boring to me. I like doing my school at but I don't really do it everyday like I'm supposed to. I know how to do it its just that I don't want to do it. Can anyone give me some advise on how to make it interesting to me? I'd appericate it a lot. Thanks.

Answer 1

Run away from home

Answer 2

You didn't give any information about what grade you are in, what curriculum, what you are studying that you don't enjoy, or give examples of what you do like. If you can come back in and do that so you can get better answers.

However, you might look at your curriculum. We used Abeka and my son hated it. Too much review, too many worksheets, boring reading stories, just not for us. This year we are using Switched on Schoolhouse and it is better for him, but not a perfect fit. Next year we will probably do some SOS and some classical education that allows a lot of reading and hands on activities. You may just be in a little rut and need a change.
For now, if you have mastered something see if your mom will let you do the first few problems and move on if you get them all right.

That being said, life is not always interesting and fun. Children who attend any type of schooling get bored and don't want to do it. But sometimes you have to do it to get to the next phase or to be able to succeed in life.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Boredom is a symptom of under-stimulation. If your coursework and studies are are a pace or level below where you prefer, you should discuss this with your homeschooler.

If they are unable or unwilling to further customize you learning experience, there are many on-line sources available to you. Do a search for open source classes. Several major universities offer these programs.

There is no charge for these courses, and you do not receive credit for doing them, but you will have gained the knowledge and kept yourself from being bored at the same time.

Answer 4

You have your choices, no one can make you work, and no one can force you to learn. I'm saddened to read that you don't want to learn, or that you're 'bored'.

If you have assigned work from a parent or tutor, go above and beyond what they've assigned and figure out how to relate it to your own interests. Everything is intertwined, and it can all be related. If you are choosing your own work, it's that much easier to find what you are interested in and just choose to do the basic subjects related to your interest.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Take field trips. History or art-- go to a museam
Want to know how things work?partcipate in experiments at home with a friend.
Teach yourself how to play a musical instrument!
Read a book and see how you can relate it to everyday life.

Very important, practice, practice, practice whatever you are learning. Don't let your mind vegetate. Keep working your mind. If you don't use it, you'll lose it!

Answer 6

Get enrolled in a public school. That way you can goof off, and maybe even make friends. Plus you aren't stuck around your parents 24 hours a day.

Answer 7

I was home-schooled and it has changed so much since I was in school. If it works now like it worked then, and you can work at your own pace, can you work ahead and try to graduate early? Just a suggestion. Any more questions, please ask.

Answer 8

Boredom with your educational regimen is an indication that, a: You are not challenged enough; b: Your instructor is not challenging you enough.

Tell your home-schooler that you need more of a challenge.

Answer 9

Bring it up to your tutors and give/ask suggestions to make learning fun. You can control your pace because of your setup, this should be easy for you to spice things up.

Answer 10

WOW. you sound just like me. I'm looking for the same answer!