How do I ccnivince my dad to let me go to school?

Question

I have been home schooled for four years. I truly dislike it. He doesn't send me to community ed because I do not do want to do the things that he wants me to do that are in the catalog ( I honestly do now want to identify wild mushrooms). I used to have friends, but I don't ever talk to them anymore because they are busy and hang out with other people. I live in a childless neighborhood. My dad doesn't like the public schools, because he thinks that they are bad and that they will pollute kids. I never did anything bad at school ( never stole, never got in trouble). All of my ex-friends were nice and good people, yet he still dislikes them! What would help me make him change his mind into letting me go to public school?

Ooops! I meant convince not ccnivince! Sorry, I was kind of in a hurry.

Answer 1

Ask him to give you just one semester there and see how it goes. Tell him you want him to trust you and that he has raised you with values you like and that you want them tested before you reach adulthood and are totally on your own. If they are tested as a teen then you wont be alone to deal with them, you have a dad to guide you during that time (and mom if you have one).
Tell him its better to gain experience now while still living at home and learning to deal with social problems then waiting til your grown and on your own with no net under you.

Answer 2

Ok this is my cup of tea because I was homeschooled for 6 years. I never got to experience High school. So I know what your going through. When a parent wants you to be home schooled there isnt much you can do. Especially if he is like my mother was. She was a complete bible thumper. If you want to learn about mushrooms they have books at the library for that. Do something that he wants you to do so you at least get to see other people. I never got to go anywhere and I was in the house all the time almost. luckely I lived in apartments with lots of kids. But if you dont then its very hard on ya. I can understand. In the long run theres not much you can do about it all. Just try to go where you can when you can and if that means you have to study something or act interested in something you dont like then so be it. You choose friends and hanging out somewhat, or nothing at all and stuck at the house all the time. Hope you have better luck then I did...

Answer 3

I haven't been in your shoes, but I have parents. First remember that you cannot change anyone but yourself. However you can share what is inside you in better ways. I don't know how you have talked to your dad, but one of the most important things to use are the "I" statements. I feel, I think, I want ect. Do not say things like "you" don't understand. Rather, say "I don't feel I'm being understood clearly" or something to that effect. He can't argue with the latter statement, he can argue with the first one. Perhaps a contract with a time limit on how long you can go and be in a public school, giving your father your classes curriculum and keeping him updated each day with a report of how the day went. That may be an option. Tell him you feel lonely, and feel you need friends your own age. If you have no contact with others, how can you learn social skills? And aren't they important too? Good Luck, I wish I had more for you. But try the 'I' statement discussion. He can't argue with what you are feeling, thinking, or understanding..etc. He can argue when you say, "you don't understand me." Make sense? Good Luck. and write me if I can help.
Blessed Be
ps just thought of another good argument, how can you learn how to function in society as an adult, when you are not learning it in your formative years. I think that's a good point. Then again, these are all just my opinion.

Answer 4

I would love to be home-schooled....but I guess it doesn't sound as good as I thought it was? I just think that home-schooling is a gift because when I think of all of the things that I have went through at public school, I just get angry and wish that I could have avoided them by homeschooling. And it is true though, public school will eventually corrupt you. It's sad. On the downside though, I suppose you never really get to talk to people your own age and interact with them. I guess it's bad on both sides....

Answer 5

Why don't you consider asking him about a private school; Christian school instead? Bring up key points why it is important for you to attend school. Tell him that you will learn a lot of new things that will equip you in the future.
Let him know how it will also help you develope social skills.
Bring up good examples to win him over. Get your mother in on the situation. It doesn't hurt for your mother to back you up as well. She could very well encourage your dad to make the decision to let you attend school.
-Good luck!

Answer 6

I am sure that your Father is thinking only of your best interest by attempting to shield you from the outside world. He can not be by your side forever to fend off the evil society; therefore, he should allow you to experience coping with "those" people while you are still in his care.

Answer 7

dont tell him for a public school try private or church. or try to be a good girl. on your birthday say aloud your wish that you wish to go to a school with good friends. maybe your father will have a change of feeling towards it.

Answer 8

um i go to a public school but maybe if u tell me ur email i can mail u and twll u about it an u can tell ur dad about it?

Answer 9

chances are good you wont change dad's mind. look for other alternatives for socializing. church-4-h-clubs-library-service work-hospitol volunteer-animal shelter volunteer.

Answer 10

And, there you have it! Another good reason to be home-schooled!