I am 14 and in eighth grade. I have been homeschooled all my life and I want to try highschool next year. I don't want to hurt there feelings or get them mad. I just want to be more social and stuff. Should I just forget it? Any advice helps.
2007-01-07 10:57:34 · 15 answers · asked by theskysthelimit 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
i agree with those people
i used to be homeschooled until i enter high school
what i did is
sit on my legs and begged my parents to let me go. (they were scared to put me in public school becasuse of my disablities)
after i did that i explained to them and said. " mom, i really love you so much but i want to go to public school because i need to prove my social skills and ablities of sucess in future"
guess what they let me go to high schooll for 4 years and i masde though with 3.8 gpa.
if i could do it mean you can convince your parents why not try for a yr or one semester. im sure it wont hurt them.
email me if you need more advice. coolgirlsoccer2003@yahoo.com and put in subject. remember me from answer lol
2007-01-07 12:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by coolgirlsoccer2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP!! I am homeschooled aswell and think it is a much more positive experience than public school would be. Ive seen people who where homeschooled most all of thier life then threw themselfs into public school and they were miserable it was just a shock for them. I think in the long run you will be happy you chose to stay at home even if it does mean sacrificing a little. Get in touch with some homeschool groups they've got a lot of those around and they get together amost every weekend i garuntee you will find much better friends there then in a public school.
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2007-01-07 11:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by upside down 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't hurt their feelings at all for your to express your opinions and desires. And why would they get mad?
Explain that you want to be more social and stuff. I don't know why you'd need a school to do that, unless your parents are religious freaks who don't let you associate with other homeschoolers. Many kids try high school and leave, realizing they have it much much better at home. And, other kids try it and love it.
If your concerns are really just social, then you could work on getting them to get you connected to more activities. Our 14 year old has so many activities that I'm exhausted driving him everywhere. (But, delighted to do it.)
2007-01-07 17:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this:
"Mom, Dad, I want to talk to you about something big. When's a good time?"
Then at the good time, try this:
"I really appreciate that you've homeschooled me for all this time. It's taken a lot from everyone and I know I've really benefited from it. But I was thinking I'd like to try high school. I'll just test it out for freshman year, and then we can go from there. I promise I'll keep good grades and do well." Then if you think they might not say yes, say, "If you really think I'd do better staying homeschooled, you're my parents and I respect your decisions. I'm just saying I want to try something new."
2007-01-07 14:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think if you want to go to high school you should, just tell them what you said... you want to be more social and have more friends and participate in activities. And make them a deal, if you get good grades, let you stay, if not then they can homeschool you again.
2007-01-07 11:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by Big Roc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Dont froget it! I go to public school and its usual! Go to class meet people and so forth! Give it a try 4 a few years!
2. Sit them both down, and have a talk sumthing along the lines of "I want to meet more people! I have been home schooled all my life! Can I at least try it for 1 year? pwease pwease pweas!" (Dont 4get the puppydog face)
3. If number 2 dosent work you could always do the BAD way. The BAD way is to behave really gross and inapropriote in front of them so theyll get the idea of "WOW shes gross! We should send her 2 public school for a year or 2)
Whatever happens good luck!
2007-01-07 11:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should start by asking what they liked at school and why they decided to homeschool you. Tell them that you miss having the social side of school and try and give reasons why you want to go to high school next year.
Do not keep quiet as they will never know that you want to go if you don't tell them.
2007-01-07 11:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh don't forget it. Just bring it up gently here and there. You've got a lot of months to work out any kinks with them, so now's the time to start bringing it up. Get a feel for what they think about the idea, how open they are to talking to it.
You are not responsible for their feelings. Please understand that. Bringing this up is not like doing something that breaks their trust or is truly unethical or something. Just express your interest and take it from there. Don't be afraid of your parents!
2007-01-07 13:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by glurpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say "Hi parent, I want to go to high school next year, as I would like to make friends and have a social life".
2007-01-07 11:10:04 · answer #9 · answered by Lord Laughalot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 08:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋