Having an issue...

I'm a 14 year old massachussettes (hope that's spelled right) resident, a former homeschooler, who now goes to the local charter school and hates it. Public school isn't for me, no free expression, no following interest, no education, no happiness. Now don't get me wrong, I know how much worse it could be, but it could make life so much more better if I could just leave and homeschool myself.

Any ideas on how to get out of the school system, I've got no support on this idea from my parents and if I just stop showing up for school they'll kick me out of the house. I'm screwed aren't I?

 

I was also homeschooled and then went back to school when I was 14. it was a horrible experience for me. had I known, I would have left again asap, but unfortunately stuck it out untilI was 17. now, I don't know the laws is massachusettes, but I would assume you need parental consent to drop out of school (that's the law here in ontario). could you try talking to your parents and expressing to them how much you want to be homeschooled again? since they homeschooled you for that long, assumably they believe in it and agree with it (that's just a guess)? there are lots of people who are homeschooled, so they can't force you to be there or anything. I would say look up laws on the internet (or in the library, city hall etc) and see what your options are, talk to your parents, or even talk to your guidance councellor or principal.


sorry for rambling on, but seriously get out if you can and think that's what you need to do. I hope it works out for you.

 

Yeah, the spelling thing is very bad, but there are better things to do than memorize how to spell all the names of the states, we shouldn't have states anyways when we could just be the United America (or something, I'll work on a name later)

I got switched into the charter school because my parents didn't like my behavior towards my siblings and being parents they couldn't see that my little sister is an instigator. At the time I was eleven/twelve, my parents just didn't like it and they even said they would send me away to live with stangers (foster home) as if that would solve anything.

Right now my parents concerns are seemingly selfish, though they may have my best interest at heart. My mother constantly bothers me about being late (as if she's ever running on time) she says it's only because she doesn't want to deal with the truency officer. And my dad seems like he just doesn't want to ever be forced to talk to someone at the school (principal, teachers, etc.) Other than that the only other concerns are unrelated. They say their looking out for me, but threatening to send me away only makes things worse.

Thanks for the book recomendation, I'll be looking for it.

 

well, there's your answer right there. Stop blaming your behavior on your little sister, own up to your actions. Now take a look at those actions and fix the problem. Nobody can fix it but you. If you can figure out how to get along, they'll probably want to homeschool you again, seeing as how that's probably in everyone's best interests. But, if your actions mean your siblings aren't getting the attention they need and deserve to have, sending you off somewhere is the best choice for the whole family. Or maybe you have some kind of major behavioral issues, and going to public school is the only way to get them diagnosed and treated? Otherwise, just suck it up, grow up, and start treating people (all people) with respect and kindness.

 

IM me, I am curious which charter school you go to. There might be a way to school choice out to a better school that you like better. There are quite a few "free" schools in Massachusetts depending on where you live. Try researching the Sudbury Valley School to get an idea of what I mean here.
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