Connections Academy questions.

Parents please listen to my argument?!?

• I want to be home schooled. Right now, my pare ya are saying no, but have asked me to write down why I want to be homeschooled. Please listen to what I've come up with and respond as you would if you were my parent. Thanks. Why I want to be home schooled:  (1) I feel that the social aspect of school is making it harder for me to learn. I am completely fine with interacting with people, but being judged by what clothes I wear and who I hang out with is difficult. I am not antisocial. If school is about learning, let me make it about learning.  (2) I can learn at my own pace and not waste time. I can finish my work quickly If I want and move on. Every morning I'll get up and start at 8:30, just like every other kid. I'm not gonna sleep in and do nothing. I work diligently when left to my own devices. I focus better when I'm left alone.  Counter-arguments:  (1). It's not challenging.  It can be. Online school offers honors and A.P. classes. You can even take college courses. The classes you take are suited to you.  (2). I'll become antisocial.  I won't. I have plenty of relationships I want to invest in. There are many friends at church that I love to hang out with. The online school I looked at offers field trips and extra activities.  (3). You won't get teacher instruction.  Yes I will. Connections Academy, the school I am interested in, has live classes where the teacher actually teaches you an you must answer questions and interact with other students. They are always available if I need help or assistance. 

• Answer:

  I can understand the social aspect being different for people, but it does help me learn. I think that is just a personal preference. Your second argument is a little tough. Sure, you say you will do all of that stuff and be ahead of your peers, but its all about what you actually do. You don't know if you will be motivated to be home schooled and could just end up slacking off. Also, colleges like seeing that you've gone to public schools or private schools more than home schools. Being home schooled usually means you wont get the professional help a student needs and you won't have opportunities for extra-curriculars. Also, n the end you will definetly become less social, you will not see your friends as much and they may move on due to the lack of contact. All in all, home schooling is not the right path, stick to public/private school, you don't understand how lucky you are to be going to one.