how to convince my parents to homeschool me?

Question

okay i have disscused this with my mom before but she and my dad think its a bad idea and say it will never happen. They also say if i mention it again they are going to ground me. I need help i hate school.

Answer 1

Honestly, if that's your parents' attitude and general way of parenting, you probably shouldn't homeschool. Successful homeschooling depends on parents being reasonable and committed.

If you are willing to risk the grounding, though, and really want to see if this can be done, I'd say write them a well thought-out letter. Explain to them how you are feeling about school--what is going on inside you and why you think homeschooling could help--and that you are willing to listen to their concerns about homeschooling. Ask in the letter that if there were a way to take care of their concerns (for example, if they are worried you won't be with people enough, you might connect with a homeschooling support group and/or volunteer or sign up for something), would homeschooling be a possibility.

You might also consider giving them the document from here http://www.fraserinstitute.ca/shared/readmore.asp?sNav=pb&id=253 telling them that it comes from an organization that has no vested interest in homeschooling.

If it still doesn't work out, you'll need to look specifically at what your problems with school are and possible solutions to them. When we can't change our circumstances, sometimes we need to work at changing ourselves to be able to deal with them.

Answer 2

One thing you're right in is that your parents need to be with you. With the information you gave, I can't really help you. There must be specific reasons... for instance, your parents might not like the idea because they both work, and they won't be able to supervise you. In this case, I don't kno what to do, but maybe you can find your way around this.
I assum you've explained your reasons, but why don't you do lots of research on homeschooling... be able to answer any questions they might have. Have specific reasons for why you don't want to go to school instead of "I hate it". You could find a homeschool group in your neighbor hood and ask them about it. Maybe they'd let you and your parents go look at what they do.
Maybe you could got further and decide basically what you would do as a homeschooler before going to your parents and showing them.
I understand that if you mention it they would ground you... I don't know what to say to that. Your parents are the last authority. You need to convince them.

Answer 3

I am sorry to hear that you are having a tough go of it at school.

Without your parents support, blessings, and willingness to take such a direct part in your education it is not going to work.

Homeschooling is not something you just start on your own, it is a life style, as well as an educational choice.

Do not close the door, but keep open the line of communication with them, keep discussing your likes, and dislikes about school; remember there are a lot of misconceptions about homeschooling, and your parents may not know enough about it to really even consider the possibility of homeschooling, or other alternative educational choices, like independent study at a virtual school.

The most important thing is a good relationship with your parents, so respect their decisions , even if you may not agree with them..

Good luck.

Answer 4

Have the same discussion with a close family friend or another relative. They are not as close to the situation and may be able to approach your parents in a less threatening manner. Also, your parents may not realize that homeschooling does not require that they be your teachers. You can be home schooled outside of your home.

Answer 5

I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult at school. Have you told your parents how hard it is at school? Ask them what they think you can do? Then try what they suggest. If that is not helpful do research on the sucess of home schooling. Show them how importent this is to you and why. Give them Good solid reasons and research to back you up so they know you really need this. If you get grounded, write a paper about your experience and send it to the local news. This has to get some ones attention. Good luck!

Answer 6

The decision to homeschool is ultimately up to your parents. Have you talked to them about why you want to be homeschooled and your problems with school? Even if you don't end up being homeschooled, maybe you can make changes to make your current school more pleasant. Good luck!

Answer 7

I was in the same situation. I was getting in trouble at school, fights, arguing with teachers,ect. I do Cyber School. Its alot better than being in the principals office almost everyday. Plus you learn at your own pace. It really helped me out. I hope you can convince them. Also try doing some research on it. Google it or somin. Get some facts gathered up and then ask them. Or show them the website.

Answer 8

One can lead a horse to water, but one can't make it drink. If your parents aren't willing participants in your scheme, it will never fly. Parents who home-school their kids must be personally committed to doing the hard work needed to succeed and must have a natural proclivity toward teaching. No amount of coercion can evoke those qualities. Even if you did convince one of them to do it, the effort put forth would probably only be half-hearted, and you would be cheating yourself out of a quality education in the long run. I suggest you look into changing schools. Perhaps all you need is a change in the environment.

Answer 9

Tell them it is safer than going to school. At least you won't get shot at home by some crazy person. You won't have the peer pressure of doing drugs by being home schooled. Your parents would know where you were at for most of the day. You would learn more. Schools today are just a social club not a learning place.

Answer 10

Mom, Dad....me and this boy are doing it in school. i dont think i'll be able to stop myself. YOU MUST HOMESCHOOL ME OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES!!!!! Lol