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How can I convince my parents to let me try unschooling?

I've done a lot of research about the American education system, the various kinds of homeschooling and their effects on students and have examined my personal life in and out of school, and it all has lead to one answer. I do my best learning when I do so by myself. I watch videos on YouTube and Khan Academy quite frequently and retain that information far better than what I learn in school. I know my best option would be unschooling, especially because I have a very specific career interest which I have done a lot of fairly advanced work towards since the age of about ten. The problem is, I am now sixteen and a junior in highschool and I don't know. I don't do well in school as it is, because I get really overwhelmed by work far too easily. Any advice?

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  • 6 years ago
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    Simply have your parents read my message to them, Which I will state immediately: Hello, Holly's parents. I am a Home Schooled teenager. My favorite educational subjects are History, Geography, Religions (Their backgrounds and history and how their growth has effected modern society), And Cartography (Contrary to popular belief, Geography is not the study of maps, Geography is the study of physical features and phenomenons of the Earth. Cartography is the study and creating of Maps). And I'm also Interested in community service and I'm a member of 4-H. Although some individuals believe that public school is the only knowledgeable choice, That's simply not true; Public school carries with it the following: Drugs, Sicknesses, Mistreatment of students, Striped of religious rights, Sexual abuse of students (By employees and other students), Unhealthy school meals, And much like Holly has stated, Forcing education down their students throats. And the most infamous and unfortunate part of the public school system, School shootings. So as you can see, Public school is not very safe. So my question to you is this: Do you see public school as an educational option for your child, So they can grow and succeed in life. Or, Do you see it as a babysitting option for you both? Answer this question honestly, Because it is important. Everything that they teach in Public School, Can obviously and easily be taught outside of the school. And also, I'm a teenager myself, So let me explain to you one harsh truth; If you force something down our throats, We will rebel against it. Whether you reprimand your child and think she/he won't rebel, She/he still will. Forcing education down a persons throats can be both physically and emotionally tiring and can cause depression and if that depression escalated, It could go on to becoming a more serious issue such as cutting/self mutilation (I'm in no way stating that anyone in your family nor Holly would ever do something such as so, But psychological study of the human brain shows that depression can make an individual feel corned and/or pressured and cutting/self mutilation can be seen as a adrenaline rush and an escaping point). The only difference between Holly and I, Is my parents don't teach me whatsoever. I have taught myself everything I know, Including the ability to name every country in Africa, Europe, The Americas, The Caribbean and every U.S. State., And also I found Christianity with the help of my father (Assuming you're a Cathlic or Christion or a member of a Church, Public school does not allow Bibles and no in class Prayer because it might offend those of Muslim faith or an atheistic viewpoint). I can promise you one thing though, Homeschooling is a safer and better opportunity Holly to progress in life. Without the Public School stress and pressure. Plus, She doesn't have to be involved with things she doesn't agree with (Like an Atheistic teacher, Assuming you're religious). And did I mention the terrible circumstance that has taken several lives, Including the infamous story of Amanda Todd. Who committed suicide because of bullying. And I also taught myself how to use proper grammar. I think the only thing my mother taught me was how to read. From there I've taken myself this far. So please, If you just have Holly In public school for educational purposes, Reconsider. Think about it, Look into 4-H groups so she can still have friends. 4-H includes Community service, Social activity and it teaches you things you wouldn't be learning in public school. If you only have Holly in public school for the reason of having her out of the house and using the school system as a personal babysitter, Than that is a very immature choice. She is obviously old enough to stay home while both of you are working, And while she is comfortably in her own home, And not in terrible smelling school with obnoxious teenagers cursing and commenting on how "fine" and "sexy" girls in their school are; She will be studying at her own pace, And learning what she and you find suitable for her. But please, For me, Consider looking into 4-H and think about the healthier resources she will be around. I mean, Look further into the public school system via Youtube, And you'll realize the terrible cursing, bullying, hatred, fights, sexual harassment from students and employees that there really is in the public school system. Thank you very much for reading, And have a blessed day. -David

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