how do i tell my parents i don't want to go to college next semester?

Question

i'm 15 and a dual enrolled student at a community college. last semester i took 2 college courses and was homeschooled 3 high school subjects, this semster i'm taking 3 college courses and being homes chooled the same 3 high school courses. my parents want me to graduate from high school with ma A.A. at the college. i don't want to do tat. it's too much work for me. for 11 th gradei just want to be homeschooled. none of this college stuff. i want to go to college when i get of college age. how do i tell them this? please help.

Answer 1

Remember that it's your decision ultimately but I think that you are making a big mistake in not going to college.
First, your parents want what is best for you. Chances are that your parents are hardworking and don't want you to have to work yourself to the bone when you get older. Things come a little bit easier for those who took the time to strive for what they want. It's easy to live at home and think my parents are here for me but what would happen if your parents are no longer there. What then? Would you be able to get a good job that pays well? Sure, there are some of those that never went to school and "made it" but those people are extremely rare and they had to work hard for what they achieved. If you are having it too hard, then cut back a class or two. Or cut out the extracurricular activities.
Secondly, even if you don't want to go to college you should still definitely hang in there and finish. Employers look at the fact that you finished college as a form of discipline. Not necessarily that you are going into the field that you wanted to but the fact that you stuck it through. Trust me, it's harder to get a job without finishing college and I've had some good jobs but unless you have the experience to back yourself up, without a college degress you will get thousands of dollars less in salary than someone who does have a college even though they have never had a job in their lives and does less than you at work. And don't believe that Equal Opportunity Employers means that everyone that does the same amount of work, quality of work would get the same amount of pay. (So if you are a minority, you better go to school even if you live in a multicultural environment.) Believe me!
Thirdly, what about your parents. Think of all the things that they have done for you. Being their when you are sick, providing for your clothes, food, health and etc., don't you want to be able to provide for them or would you rather them have to work hard all their lives to provide for you and them. So that when they are too old to work and you only have a remedial job with minimum wage (which federally hasn't gone up since 1997 or 1998) they will have to still find a way to make money to keep up with rising inflation.
Lastly, don't you want to live without the regret that I should have gone to college because trying to go back is much harder than getting in the first time. Don't you want to give your parent another reason to say that they are proud of you for staying focused and persistant and having willpower to get through it.
Remember, college isn't always about the information that you obtain when you are there but the experience in how you hold yourself carries you through. You can make loyal friends (if you choose your friends wisely) that would last forever. You can meet a professor that would write you a great recommendation to work in some preferred field of your choice and work your way from there instead of at the bottom. Take pride in your studies and your grades will soar. Work is like a big club just like college, you need to know the right people, do the right thing and know the right stuff to fit in. It's not always about what you are able to do. College gives you experience on how to juggle it all. You need to know how to get all your work, studies, grades all good while juggling a personal/fun life. Management.
I hope that you take this all to heart. Also, imagine what life would be like if you were married with children and needed to find a job for whatever reason (maybe your husband lost his job or the fost of child care is rising or you want to be able to put away for your retirement AND children's college tuition) then a good job would really come in handy.
There are horrible stories of people that work with companies for years and years and then right before they retire, the company hires a college student getting paid less to take their position. You still need to study to keep the positions that you have. Things are always changing and you need to keep up or lose out. Hard work and not the easy way out will keep you going. Best wishes and take care.

Answer 2

Being as honest as you can. Parents has high expectations on us. That is the reason you are what you are now, a smart individual. Don't break their heart with hurtful statements or comments, Be prepared that your parents may not agree on your wishes for they had been funding your education. So if you wish to really pursue your desire, be prepared to work for it. You may have to end up paying for your own education of your choice. Keep an open mind and let them talk it out. Good luck.

Answer 3

You don't; they are doing what is best for you and you will appreciate it later. The less time for trouble, the less trouble you have!

Answer 4

just sit down and have a chat with them

Answer 5

Very carefully dear...