Homeschooling???

Question

I am 13 and in the 7th grade.I have a chanced to be homeschooled but once i start and if i dont like it i cant go back.I hate school.Middle school is always the worst years of your life.I dont want to miss high school though because everyone says they love it.I dont know what to do.if someone was in this same situation can you tell me what you did and if you regret your decision???

Answer 1

I love homeschooled I am in 7th grade also and it is awesome you can have a at home teacher or your mom or a online teacher it is great
and you can always go back....... to public schools plus you get a great education
email me sometime if you have questions or im me

Answer 2

The idea that home schoolers don't know how to socialize is by far the biggest false rumor in all of home schooling. Don't let anyone fool you! I was home schooled from 1st grade through 12th, and I just successfully finished my first semester of engineering at college. I have many friends and actually competed on the national level of public speaking for several years of high school. Home schooling was great. Unfortunately it might not be right for everyone. High school doesn't necessarily take a lot of time from the parents however grade school and below does. Either way it takes a lot of dedication commitment and perseverance on the part of the student. I would definitely recommend Home schooling. At least give it a try. It gives you so much freedom to study whatever and however. Warning!!! don't take that the wrong way. If you slack off you will be sorry!!! SAT's, college, life after school etc.
There are many different curriculum's out there. My mom always mixed and matched. Many of the text books are self taught so you can do it almost all on your own. Then there are tests and such so your parents can check to see if your doing the work. If you or anyone else out there for that matter have any questions you can e-mail me At [e-mail]. I would be happy to answer any questions that I can. -Ben
P.S. Get involved with local home school chapters and make good friends.

Answer 3

Are you very social? If so, will you be able to have enough social outlets where you live throughout high school? That seems to be the main issue with high schooled homeschoolers and whether they enjoy homeschooling during that time or not. You might find it hard after having been surrounded by a lot of kids for so many years to adjust to being on your own.

If you aren't super social and/or have a lot of social opportunities where you live, or you and your parents are willing to find/make them, then I'd say go for it. You will only feel like you've missed out on something in high school if 1) you focus on being afraid of having missed out on something, and 2) you don't make sure to have your homeschool experience be great. You have lots of time to find other homeschooled kids who will be doing high school at home and can make your own memories.

The kids who love high school tend to be the ones whose focus is on hanging out with friends as much as possible. They also glorify all kinds of events that really have no intrinsic deep meaning: proms and cheerleading and sports and whatever else. Billions of people around the world do not have a prom--they're really not missing out on anything. It's just been glorified so much that kids (and adults) are convinced that it's THE thing to not miss, but it's only a big deal if you make it a big deal.

Why can't you go back to public school? Is this something your parents will actually follow through on or is it a kind of 'threat' to see how serious you are about it?

Answer 4

If you are given a choice to do one or the other, how about just sticking it out for another year and a half if you really which to go to high school? You have to decide whether middle school is bad enough to leave and suffer from missing out on high school.

While I hated middle school, high school was somewhat better, but not all that much. Of course, this was 15 years ago since I have graduated.

Currently, I homeschool my own son. He will go to an honors magnet school for high school, but is in "6th grade" now. In third grade we pulled him out of school and he has LOVED being homeschooled. He does 3-4 hour days typically. For those who say there are social implications...that is a bunch of bull. Yes, there are extremist families who shelter their children, however that is far from the norm.

Homeschooling provides a non-distracting setting for learning. That is, what afterall, will get you into college, into a job, etc. Most homeschooling families are aware of social impact on a child's development. My son is outside, when the weather is nice, playing with the neighborhood children. He is active in church, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, football, and even does scouts. He interacts well with adults and kids alike. And he also gets in riffs with friends as well. Just like school kids would!

Good luck in your decision. That is quite a lofty decision for a 13 year old to make. You have to think about why you hate school, and if homeschooling will truly be the answer. I expect ten times more out of my son than any teacher. If you think it will be easier, stay in school. If it is social issues consider both sides.

Answer 5

Hi, I'm not 13 but I had a situation with my child. We decided to let her do an alternative program in 8th grade. She is now an adult and regrets missing high school.

Ask your teachers if they will give you extra work if you are gifted / or bored. Take it upon yourself to do research, do creative writing or anything that keeps you learning.

If you hate school because of peer problems, teasing, hassles, etc., it might be a good idea to talk to teachers, guidance counselors, your parents -- anyone who can help.

The good thing about 7th & 8th grades is -- it's only 2 years. Once done, you'll never have to live those moments again.

Lifes

Answer 6

Hello,
I'm 17 been homeschooled since the 6th grade I recently graduated. There are ups and downs to every situation no matter what. i enjoyed being homeschooled for the most part. as for proms and dancing when you get to high school i got to go to all the homecoming dances with a group of friends so maybe you still would be able to do that. as for being cut off from part of the world i wouldn't agree with that. i'm starting my own business soon . think about (this is how it was for me) i got to wake up when i wanted to do my work whenever i wanted worked for 3 hours a day got to do whatever i wanted after and i finished school way ahead of my friends. there are ups and downs to every thing. do i regret my decision no i dont it wouldn't have made me the person that i am today. so good luck have question email me

Answer 7

High School is great if you're popular, active, smart, and very social. If you're not then it's like middle school but with sex and cars. I have family members who were homeschooled and theyfell terribly behind in school both academically and developmentally. Maybe you could do some alternate school until HS but to tell you the truth HS is fun for those with a following from middle school, if you theoretically fall of the face of the earth to your classmates then you'll probably be left behind in HS when you rejoin. My advice is stick it out in Middel school, things are likely to get better. High School is great but you get out of it what you put in. When you finally graduate none of this will matter, literally, prom queen, student council president, computer geeks, evryone gets a 2nd chance in college, concentrate on youschool work and you'll get the ultimate pay off in the end.

Answer 8

First of all, you can go back to regular public school (maybe with some kind of placement tests).
I am ready to pull my daughter from high school now, in a middle of the year. Most important, SHE is ready to be home-schooled. It took her about 3 month to realize that so called "Social Life" now will not help her to succeed later in her life and career. I am proud that she made this decision herself. I know that she will be safer at home and will get better education and higher self-esteem too.
Good luck with any of your choices.

Answer 9

Is it your parents who say that you can't go back? I know many people who were homeschooled for a period of time and then went on to "regular" high school.

I think that if you want to go to high school with your friends....stick it out in middle school...you have less than two years left.

Answer 10

I swear. High school is much worse. Im now a senior I started being home schooled in 9th grade. You should really. do it.. but kep in touch with alota people so u arent lonely or left out.. start meeting new people and just make sure you talk to alot