I'm not homeschooled, but during the summer I study to make sure that I don't forget anything. I found this really awesome website called

Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool, and they also have Easy Peasy All-In-One Highschool. EVERYTHING IS FREE! And they have a bunch of great classes! You should look it up! I know that I liked it. :) 

heart of Dakota is a great program that you can do almost independently with hardly any help from your mom.

That's awesome S.E.! Homeschooling is really fantastic. I've been homeschooling for a long time, and I love it. In attempt to pursuade your mom, I'll try to offer you as much information as I can.

Curriculum: There is a ton of curriculum available to homeschoolers. Everything from the core subjects to hundreds of electives! A lot of it is Christian based too, which is cool cause they also often provide insight, theories, and opinions from other religions which is really interesting. 

Resources: They're plentiful. There are tons of websites, books, curriculum companies, and people in general ready to provide information and tips towards homeschooling, different opportunities, and just other general things you should know. I think most places nowadays have homeschoolers, therefore meaning they would have homeshool support groups, coops, and other ways for homeschooling parents and students to get together just to hang out, to learn, and to get advice and support from one another. I'm betting it would be fairly easy for you to find out about these groups, which your mom may very well like, being new at it. 

Pros: 1. Customized learning. As pointed out, the school system is changing whether through something like Common Core, teachers, curriculum, etc. Through homeschooling, you have more of a say in what you learn and how you learn it. 2. Individual learning. Basically meaning you can get better help and focus on sections you may struggle with more, and speed ahead in those that may be easy. Plus, it's easier to skip ahead grades if you want to. 3. Lack of peer pressure. I notice a lot of kids struggle in school more because of the pressure they feel from others to look and act a certain way. When homeschooled, you don't struggle with that stuff half as much. (Heck, I go to school in my PJs half the time!) 4. Homeschoolers in general often have opportunities that kids in school won't.  For instance, you can go on vacation during thes school year. Often times, certain places like museums and living history or other educational type places will have days set aside for homeschoolers, or offer them discounts. 

Cons: You don't have the same type of interaction that you do in school. While often times, people will say that homeschoolers are shy, timid, and have little to no social interaction. THIS IS NOT TRUE. We get plenty of interaction, and going to school doesn't make or break a person as to their being shy. Some people are just born shy. (Sorry, not accusing, just a peeve of mine.) But anyway, if you really like being able to visit and talk to people a lot, you don't get this as much in homeschooling. Also, I know some kids learn better in a classroom setting. Working alone or with a parent or something may not work for them, when having a certified teacher present things on a board or something may help them learn better. Also, yes, it can be harder to graduate for a homeschooler. Kids in school have the tests presented to them, whereas homeschoolers have to work to be tested each year, then we often have to take the GED test. Don't let this discourage you though, there are opportunities out there for homeschoolers to do it, it's just not as easy as being in school.

Now, I have nothing against school. It works better for some people, and homeschooling works better for other people. My mom prayed a lot before making the decision to homeschool us, and it's been great! We've never looked back. I suggest you earnestly tell your parents why you want to, maybe look into curriculum and make an honest case as to why it would be good for you. Just keep it in your prayers, and God willl always work it out. 

I hope this helped at least a little! Good luck!

Thanks! But are there requirements for what you learn?

I'm so happy for you! You'll love homeschooling!

Resources: Jennie's Collage website; Teaching Textbooks (must-have for math); Apologia science (won't work if you're an atheist); BJU books; The Write Stuff Adventure, Homeschool Share website

Pros: Like BHR said, customized learning. Also, you don't have to start your work at eight every day. And if you need a break from math to just take a walk, you're free to do so! Also, you and your parents can decided what you should learn, according to your interests. If you want to become a vet, you can study zoology.

Cons: Lots of people think you won't be socialized. NOT TRUE! You can make friends through extracurricular activities. To be honest, I can't think of any cons.

Requirements: Every state is different. In my state, they test you every few years on math, reading, and grammar. Other states aren't so flexible though. You'll have to do the research. And by the way, YOU DON'T NEED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. If you take the SAT early and pass, you can be free from high school without a diploma, which is my plan.

I hope this helps!

I've spent the last few days devising a curriculum for myself according to what my state requires me to learn. I would start in 7th grade, or next year, so I devised appropriate standards for me. But the problem is, the things I need to learn at my pace would only last me until January or so. Less if I worked at my usual pace. And in my area, you basicly go to the superintendent to get approval for homeschooling. My mum's friend homeschooled her son last year, and it didn't work out that well, so my mum'd a bit against homeschooling right now. But she doesn't understand what school is like for me. I think the only way for me to keep my sanity is to homeschool. How can I convince her to let me?

Tell her what you just told us and why school is difficult for you.

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Adk her if you can try homeschooling for a little while, and if it turns out good, maybe she'll change her mind. Also tell her what problems you're having at school. Maybe she'll understand. Maybe get some books from the library on homeschooling and have her read them.

Homeschooling is THE BEST.

It does cost quite a bit, but that's because you have to buy all your own stuff.
You get to work ahead, get everything done in the morning, and have more breaks through the school year, and you get to browse the fridge whenever you want XD

Also you can skip more grades homeschooling because your mom or dad or whoever is teaching you can get you the books they think are appropriate for you, instead of just having to do what the schoool wants. 

Another thing about homeschooling you'll want to know, is that onlince schools are a no go.

I was in one and it was the WORST. you have to go to all their sessions and take all thier stupid tests :P so don't do that, because it isn't even really homeschooling.

As I write this I have my Udacity math class open :D

Unfortinutly my parents found a cool high school to go to, and it's really cool. you get a lot of college credit and I want to go, but that would mean I'm in my last year of homeschool, which is sort of sad to me having been homeschooled all my life. (but then again I have a bit of a problem letting go of things so I'm a little different.

But you should DEF homeschool.