I know that sounds heartless and mean but, last night I was rubb-drying my hair and I over heard them talking. I know I wasn't supossed to easedrop but, I did. My parents and older sister were talking about school for me and my younger sibling. Talking about school doesn't bother me because, I make good grades in school but, what they were talking about did. They were talking about sending my little sister to a grade school 7hrs. away that's in Nashville, TN. and me to Baxley, GA. that's 10 hrs. from where we live. The thing that bothers me is I've been homeschooled through grade school then, my 7th grade year went to a Christian school. I got picked on because I was the youngest in my class and so on. So...my mom put my back in homeschooling for my 8th and 9th grade year. I want to go back to the Christian school b/c I'm sick of homeschooling. That certain school I went to was the best in the best in the area. But, Mom doesn't like it I know I'm complaining but, what am I gonna do?
2007-07-03 02:13:17 · 8 answers · asked by Mandi 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
sorry bout the x-tra words and MS I 4-got to proof read.
2007-07-03 02:15:44 · update #1
Your parents are making the decisions they feel are best for you. I do feel, though, that parents should at least listen to children and hear them out. Ask you parents to discuss it with you, ask why they made their decision. Explain to them calmly why you feel differently. If you start whining and crying, you're not going to get anywhere. If they don't change their minds, be as gracious as you can about it. If you end up going to Georgia, think of it as an exciting time of seeing somewhere new, meeting great new friends. Think of the positive and, yes, you can come up with positives. Good luck, Sweetie, and God bless.
2007-07-03 02:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Lady G 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's the parents job to do what's best for their kids so they will make plans without consulting you on everything. You'll have to get used to that aspect of it. What you may want to do is tell your parents you overheard them talking about schools, tell them how you feel and see if there can be some kind of compromise. Tell them you're not too crazy about the idea of boarding away from home, that you'll miss them. On the other hand, you may want to go and check the place out. You may decide that you like it. Either way, talking to your parents in a non-complaining way is the best route. At least that way they'll know how you feel about things.
2007-07-03 09:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by innerradiancecoaching 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You ought to bring up the subject of school somehow. If they mention the boarding schools, you might want to say that you understand their wanting to end the homeschooling. In high school, they would have to teach a lot of college prep classes they just might not feel comfortable with. But tell them the local Christian school was good, and you really liked it there. Go on to tell them that you need them, their support and physical closeness. The last point is, boarding schools are going to be very expensive. Ask if they are saving money for two college educations.
2007-07-03 09:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents are very well meaning but they plan their children's lives out as they wanted to live. Living vicariously through your children is an age old tradition as is the children rebelling against what the parents want in search of what they want for themselves. Jut let them know what you want for your life and if you don't know yet tell them that you are still planning but thanks for being great parents.
2007-07-03 10:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They plan your life because they made you and want the best for you - so they do what they can to ensure that happens.
Just talk to them - tell them you overheard them talking while you were drying your hair and you have concerns - express yourself to them just as you did here.
Be honest with them.
2007-07-03 09:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by pepper 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hey girlie, don't get sad get happy...well that didn't rhyme...oh well. I'm going through this same thing myself xcept alittle different. Just thing of it as God's in control and be happy with that.
2007-07-03 09:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Southern Dixie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents knows best whats for you
2007-07-03 09:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by j 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will be care the parents opinion
2007-07-03 09:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by keral 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋