Q&A for How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Homeschool

That in itself should be a good reason. Explain that you will be more comfortable and able to learn better when you aren't having to deal with bullies. And the learning experience will be focused on you, so your grades will likely go up and the teacher can focus on you as an individual. If your parents are worried about you not socializing with other kids, be open to the possibility of signing up for some activity, club, or camp where there are other kids, or at least have a friend or two to hang out with.

Say something like, "Well I can still make friends, and I will still do some activities outside the house, so I have multiple opportunities to make new friends and interact with people."

Talk to them about online schooling. This would allow you to stay home and learn while they are at work. Before bringing it up, do more chores and be on your best behavior.

If your siblings get in the way, write a speech to prepare yourself to say something like "Yes but if I am home schooled I will also have more time to around to do the house chores". And if this doesn't work, and your parents agree with your siblings, then use the facts about what is wrong at your school and what being home schooled will improve for you as an individual. It is not unusual for one sibling to be homeschooled and another sibling to attend a school.

Offer to save up money to help pay for the books, or see if any are available to borrow from the library. This will show that you are responsible and serious about homeschooling.

Offer to participate in social activities (e.g., sports, a club, camp) outside of your schooling. Also, look online to see if there are any groups/meetups for homeschooled kids in your area - you could get to know some other homeschooled kids.

Keep talking to you dad about it and hopefully, he will convince your mom. Also, it wouldn't hurt to do some homework on what it would take to be homeschooled, how to find the materials, and a checklist of needed subjects. Show your parents you are ready put in the work.

Pull up statistics about home-schooled standouts. Many have gone on to be very successful. Let her know you will be socializing with people from school at night and on weekends. Join some clubs and community center classes to emphasize your socialization efforts.

You're already aware that your best friend is very dramatic, so be prepared for your friend to act up. Have a good explanation ready for this person and let your friend know that you'll have plenty of time to catch up after school, on weekends and during vacation time. If your friend cries or goes on and on, explain that this is the best choice for your current needs.

See if they can get you into a homeschooling group. If not, see if relative, who lives close by, might be willing to homeschool you.

Keep telling them how you feel. Tell anyone that will listen. This is a case where it's best to be persistent. Try to be specific about how you're feeling, especially if you're suicidal. If your parents won't listen to you, talk to a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or anyone else you think might be able to help.

This varies from state to state. You'll have to consult the educational branch of your state's website for details in your region.

It's hard for most people, even if it doesn't seem like it. Try joining social or academic clubs at school that relate to your interests. This way you'll probably meet some people you have something in common with. Running away from a problem is virtually never the answer, and how do you expect to make friends if you completely separate yourself from your peers? I'd strongly encourage you to keep trying to make friends.

If your parents think it will be too hard, they mean it. At this point, it isn't just about you, it's about the family as a whole and its ability to thrive as well. If you can show them that online homeschool will actually provide you with all that is needed without them having to do too much of the teaching, it might reassure them. However, don't be surprised if they think it is still easier for you to attend school. Remember that homeschooling requires a lot of effort from your parents, and this may be what concerns them.

Figure out their reasons for saying no the first time. That way, when you bring up the issue again, you can address their concerns specifically with research and facts.

Ask her to sit down with you and talk seriously. Make sure she is in a good mood. Then explain the top 3-5 reasons you need to be homeschooled. Show her that you are responsible. And if she says no, then you have more time to show her that you are responsible.

The best way to convey something to them without talking to them face-to-face is to leave a written message for them with the points you want to talk about. To be "professional" and make sure they actually read the letter, physically write a letter with a blue/black pen. Don't use a red pen as it is a shocking color that symbolizes anger. Start with something positive, like "I know you love me and care for me, so please read this letter thoroughly." Talk to them calmly later.

I am homeschooled, and in fact i have a lot of friends! Remind her that there are weekends, holidays, and times after school to hang out with your friends. If you are getting bullied, and I know this does sound cliché, but tell your teacher or the principal of your current school. They might be able to do something to help you.

Tell your dad, and be honest about what you feel. If your panic attacks are affecting your learning, tell him or another trusted adult.

You should really tell your parents that you're being bullied. They can help you deal with this. If you really don't want to get into specifics, just say you feel unsafe at school or that you're really anxious there.

You should probably finish your GCSES, then you can ask her again. You're more likely to get a positive response after you're done with your exams.

Prove to your mom that you are responsible and mature about your education, even while you're at a conventional school. Study hard for your current classes. Maybe even take on extra work for extra credit to prove how motivated you are.

Your parents are sort of right, though it really depends on how severe the bullying is. Talk to your teachers and counselors at school and ask for help or advice. Or if you're really determined to be homeschooled, ask a teacher or counselor to help you talk to your parents.

Not necessarily. Talk with your school counselor, who should be able to help you with ways to improve your concentration.

If your parents say no, then you could try to ask them about their reasoning and see if you can convince them to change their minds. If they keep saying no though, you should respect it and drop the issue.

Tell her valid reasons. Tell her you can take classes and meet new friends through your activities. Remember that opportunities can be a variety of things, like local sports, learning an instrument, or even taking a new language can be plenty of new experiences. Tell her that some homeschooling methods can be taken online so it won’t be all pressure on her and her time all gone. Just do your research and keep explaining!

Tell her the truth! Tell her you’re getting super stressed from school, and this online school is good and will be best for you. Talk to her about your problems and she should understand! Prepare yourself first: write down pros- but don’t forget the cons, and find reasons why it works well over other kids too, etc.. You can do this! Just tell her how you feel!

Something that might help you in sports is taking classes or just practicing at home. Before you decide anything look at state requirements; for example, my state requires you must be homeschooled by the 1st of October on your beginning year. I understand your mother doesn’t have time to homeschool you, and a lot of parents don’t, but you can take online classes and go to some educating places, like a local library tutor. Make sure you have a valid reason to be homeschooled before you ask your mother, because it seems it might not be the best fit at the moment.

If someone kicked you out of a friend group, then that is not a valid reason to be homeschooled. Good reasons are being bullied, being unable to focus all the time, and feeling unsafe. You'll find new friends again and in the meantime, focus hard on your studies.

If you have written down what you want to say, practice reading it in front of a mirror. The more you practice, the more confident you will become about talking to your parents.