How to convince your parents about homeschooling?

Homeschooling how to convince my parents and what schools you prefer ? :)?

• Hi . :) So my problem is i hate all schools what I used to go :( I'm in 9th grade in UK i live in Nottingham and i think homeschooling will be the best for me as i have ...show more

• Answer:

  1. Do your research. Find out what the homeschooling laws are in the UK. If there's anything you can do to make your parents' job easier, do it. For example, if they have to write a letter to the school saying they'll be homeschooling you, write a draft to help them get started. (Don't send it or anything: give it to your parents when you approach them.) 2. What do you want to do in homeschool? Are you asking them to quit their jobs and teach you? That probably won't go over so well. The best thing would be to have a general plan in place and present it to them. I write resources on this at my blog: www.hackinghighschool.wordpress.com. The legal stuff is geared toward US laws, but most of it is applicable to you. There are all sorts of ways to do homeschool...and a lot of them don't involve tons of money, which will be a relief to most parents. 3. Address their concerns. Before you even talk to them, think about what their objections will be. Most parents ask these questions: what about socialization? Will you be able to go to university? How will you learn what you're supposed to learn? How will you stay motivated? Will it cost a lot? If you're not currently doing well in school, they will ask how you expect to do any better at homeschool. I personally think that homeschool is a much better opportunity for you to do well, since you can create your homeschool to work best with the way you learn. 4. Be nice to your parents. 5. Approach them. If you're serious about homeschooling IMMEDIATELY, tell them your plans (you want to research the laws and the homeschooling options) and address their concerns. See if they'll let you stay home for a day to research. Most parents won't, but you can ask. Or you can wait till you've done your research and approach them. The fact that you have answers to their questions will be a huge help in getting a positive response.