How young do you have to be to be homeschooled?

Question

I'm going into Junior year of Highschool next year and I'm curious as to if I can still go into homeschooling.

I'm also curious of some arguments I can use to convince my parents to let me be homeschooled.

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

Hello, I have been home-schooled since fourth grade. I love it! Next year is going to be my Junior year in high-school. I am going to be half home-schooled and part Community College taking dual credit classes. My suggestion is to stick it out for your last two years of high school. It will be a huge transition at a very busy time in your school career. I hope this helps some:)

Answer 2

Until you reach college; at the college level, few people would be qualified to home school. Of course, one can obtain a degree through the internet, which is similar to home schooling.
As to arguments:
1. Homeschooled children learn better (and have higher scores) than any other type of school scene; public schools come in last.
2. Colleges are VERY WILLING to accept homeschooled students; they are more knowledgeable; more mature; more independent (all of which help a student do well in college).
3. Employers are happy to accept homeschooled students (see #2).
4. Homeschooled students are not as likely to smoke, drink, do drugs, or get into trouble with the law. That alone should be enough.
5. Homeschooled students make better parents.
I homeschooled my 3 sons: my oldest is a genious; he got so many honors in College including a full scholarship due to his high scores. My youngest son is a Down's Syndrome, one of those that public schools jokingly call a "special ed" student.

Answer 3

Anyone of any age could be homeschooled. As an adult, I can choose to pick up books and learn anything I care to. There is no age limit on learning.
Can I ask why suddenly it's important for you to homeschool?
I would just talk to my parents and say that I'm interested in homeschooling because I have certain focuses I'd like to work on before I start college.

Answer 4

It this point in time it may not be beneficial, especially if you are going into the workforce or college.

First, homeschooling juniors and seniors is difficult unless your parents are college graduates.

Next, college look at this period for admissions.

Finally, not every homeschool program awards diplomas acceptable to the workforce.

I'm not saying it's impossible, but you're at an awkward stage.

You really ready to tackle Trig, Calculus, Economics, Politics, advanced English Grammar on your own.

No matter how you slice it you are still going to have to take English and Math college placement exams.

Answer 5

Why dont you just go to college? this question is not as dumb as it may seem. My daughter and stepdaughter were in the same class in private school grades 5-8. We have no private high school here and public is BAD. I homeschooled my daughter after 8th grade. When my step daughter moved in with us in 11th grade, I did not likie the person she had become. We encouraged her to go to jr. college rather than high school. You can start jr. college @ age 16. Both are in college now. Take a physical ed course first. they routinely ask no questions, then register onliine. Placement tests are optional with this plan, but some prerequisites are required.
Our girls will get a ged also, just because i prefer a paper trail. Bear in mind, if you have an associate degree, no one will ask about diploma or ged.

Answer 6

There is no age limit - you can be homeschooled at any time.

Just make sure that there is no legislation in your state that limits it, but I doubt there will be.

To convince your parents - don't just try and find arguments, speak to them from your heart and give them YOUR reasons..but do anticipate some of their questions and concerns.

Most parents were not homeschooled so they will have fears and doubts that it is in your best interests if they do not know all the benefits of homeschooling.

Here are some of my answers to frequently asked questions about homeschooling:

http://www.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com/new-to-homeschooling.html

Regards
Shirley in South Africa

http://www.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com

http://www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com

Answer 7

If you are serious about learning more than you would at a private or public school, explain this to your parents:
1 - At home, the driving motivation is that I am able to gain the knowledge I need in each subject. At school, the driving motivation is to complete the course within 180 school days.
2 - At home, I can display my competence in each subject, so that our entire family is comfortable with my command of the subject. At school I may not even be required to demonstrate my command of the material.
3 - At home, I will be able to pursue those subjects I am gifted in as far as I can take them. At school I can only pursue those subjects as far as the class can take them.

You need to understand this...It will take your parents full support to make this work. Don't go into it without their blessing

Why did you phrase your question the way you did?? What you really wanted to know was...How old can you be??

Answer 8

As long as you are still eligible for primary or secondary education, you can be homeschooled.

The arguments that might convince your parents are dependent upon your parents, their particular reservations and why you want to do this. Just bring up the subject and take it from there.

Answer 9

Taht you want to be more focused on school and not be distracted. and want to focus on some goals in your life.

Answer 10

NEVER, WOULD I SEND MY KIDS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL.
YOU ARE ASKING FOR REAL PROBLEMS. DRUGS, LOSS OF RESPECT FOR YOU, WITCHRAFT, SEX, YOU NAME IT. NO NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS.

HOME SCHOOLING YOU HAVE MORE ONE ON ONE TEACHING EVEN IF IT IS BY VIDEO
THE BECKA COURSE IS THE VERY BEST.