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Why I Chose to Be Home Schooled

By Sarah P, published May 08, 2008
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Why I chose home school over public school, is a good legit question. Let me start from the beginning. I at first wanted to go to public school-but that was before I went. I had my first 3 years of school at home, but we were moving and my mom wanted to get a job. My dad was the one who always said no to public school, and was not happy about my mom's decision at all. Though that following fall, I started public school along with my older sister.

She was happy about it and show was I at first. 4th grade started out pretty good, I got along with my classmates and my grades were pretty darn good still. But somewhere starting that winter, my class started to pick on my. Perhaps because I was the "new" kid or perhaps because I was an easy target. They tried to frame me to make it look liked I'd tried to "steal" from our teacher. I caught them before they could, and no they didn't get into trouble.

Then we went into Christmas break, I was still pretty content about going to school. Even though my "friend" from where I lived ignored me at school and my classmates got meaner. I never told my parents. I supposed I never thought of it. But quickly after going back from break, things started to change-for the worse. They didn't want me at their tables or be seated next to them. They wanted to make me cry, my grades started to drop. I became more withdrawn from school and home life. I'd cry every morning saying that I didn't want to go to school. My mom and dad tried to make me, and I would suck it up and obey. The teacher never said anything to me about it, I over heard one kid saying that if they could "kill" me they would.

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Thanks for writing this engaging article. Schooling should be tailored to the individual student and frequently homeschooling is the best option.

Posted on 06/26/2008 at 7:06:23 PM

 
Very touching article. Kids can be so cruel....wonder where they learn it from....Hmmm?

Posted on 05/11/2008 at 10:05:55 PM

 
I remember the day you said you wanted to quit. It makes me sad that you didn't feel welcome at school. Nobody should ever have to feel like that.

Posted on 05/09/2008 at 3:05:17 PM

 
I am glad that you found a way to get out of the situation. Homeschooling was the best option for you. I hope anything like this does not happen to anybody else.......................

Posted on 05/08/2008 at 6:05:08 PM

 
Very nice write up!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on 05/08/2008 at 6:05:58 PM

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