As a student, I've always been into homeschooling. I think it's gonna give me a more personalized education that suits my style of learning especially since I'm autistic, have depression, and severe anxiety. But, my mom's not cool with that idea. She's worried about my social life and thinks that regular school is the way to go. I've tried to tell her about the benefits of homeschooling, but she's not listening. It's annoying because she's not considering my thoughts, and my wish for a different kind of education is being ignored.
Thank you for reading this, please tell me if you think I should be homeschooled or not.
P.S. Here's the document I want to send to my mom explaining why I think I should be homeschooled.⬇️
I'm an ex-homeschooler with multiple Neurodivergent conditions, and I'd say it really wasn't helpful for me. I was in a public school from 5-9, then homeschool, and I was never really socially there, even in public school, but after I came out of homeschool when I was 13, it was worse. Also, I've always been way ahead in school, but when I homeschooled, I only spent time exploring my hyperfixations, and my ADHD was through the roof (though I didn't know what it was back then, I just thought I was stupid). I didn't necessarily get behind in school, but I'm not nearly as far ahead as I was, and if I weren't already ahead by a lot, then I would be way behind and probably failing. Just something to think about. Also, my mom was busy teaching my four younger siblings, so I had no one to keep up with me and make sure I was doing my work. So if you do end up homeschooling, I'd say try to find events or something you can do to be social (even if it feels hard), but don't push yourself too hard. Also, have someone to keep you accountable for your work.