Question Posted Thursday December 8 2005, 12:13 am
Heyy, im homescooled but about 2 or 3 months ago my parents promised they would let me go to public school..its been 2 or 3 months and, you guessed it, im still homeschooled. I wouldnt care THAT much but ive told absolutely EVERYONE in my town that im going so they all think that im going in the third quarter (even though im homeschooled alot of people know me) I dont want them to think im a liar or anything so how the hell can I persuade my parents to let me go?!
Additional info, added Thursday December 8 2005, 12:14 am: Btw, my mom is convinced that ill get a better education being homeschooled (I think i probably will too) But just for once in my life id like to go and see what its like! I mean common give a girl a little living space?!. Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: School? DrMinkus answered Thursday December 8 2005, 12:39 pm: it's tough, if you were goin through "withdraw" so to say. Where you weren't having a strong social life, it would be easy. But since alot of people know you, it's not that simple. You're gonna just have to make them understand. It's been proven that 65% of homeschooled kids do better in the buisness world. but 53% do not hav e a strong social life, and lack speaking skills, like public speaking, and starting normal conversations. You could explain that to them, and maybe it may help. Just try to get them to understand. Good luck!
independent_girl answered Thursday December 8 2005, 12:35 pm: okay i was homeschooled for a year to and it sucked! You need to sit down and have a conversation with your mom about going to school. You need to tell her you need to get out and make friends and have a social life because that is important for a girl in her teens. Your mom might think that you will get better education being homeschooled but you wont get educated on other things about life. and i'm pretty sure homeschooled does not have a home ec class that teaches you how to cook and clean and stuff you need to know that to. But you do need to promise your mom and dad that you will get good grades. and make sure you stick with that promise. But all you need to do is have conversation adn dont' yell cause that just makes the situation worse. talk to your mom like a grown up and explain to her how you feel. [ independent_girl's advice column | Ask independent_girl A Question ]
Kyky answered Thursday December 8 2005, 12:29 am: well, if you are homeschooled it is pretty hard to have a social life. im not saying you dont have one, cuz you may. let them know that you need to get out there and be with peers and go to school with People, not just by yourself. i know someone who has been homeschooled for like their whole life and they wish they had gone to public school so they can communicate and talk with people and have some fun. im not saying you dont, its just when you are young, you need to get out there and be with your friends. so, tell them that and maybe it will help. :) [ Kyky's advice column | Ask Kyky A Question ]
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