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I have to ask.'Are you seeing a Therapist?' 'Are you on Anti-depressants?'---I am concerned for you is why I ask.
Perhaps by talking to your Therapist, you can explain your feelings and get them in turn to talk to your parents. If they don't feel that the school you were attending is a good idea,perhaps another school that's smaller or a Private School that will keep your situation in mind?
Have a sit-down with your folks and all of you put your feelings out on the table. Write down all of what you consider the 'Pros & Cons' of public vs homeschool. Listen to what your folks are saying and don't get mad or upset if they don't see things your way (throwing a tantrum or storming from the table won't help your case).ask them for a 48hr 'Think' (they must think about it for 48 hours and present solid arguements for their belief)....ask them to let you TRY for 3 months and if it doesn't work out return to homeschool (if you go this route, please talk to your Counciler at School and be honest with them otherwise they can't help you).
Please understand that your parents are doing what they think is best for you (No, I'm not taking sides here); You are ready to try your wings again in the World amongist your peers some who may not be as nice and understanding as others.
Life is full of pitfalls and it is never a bed of Roses, we must all learn how to steer or suffer sinking in the first true storm (yeah the old cliche of sink or swim). Parents want to protect their children and sometimes UNWITTINGLY screw them up in the process. Parenting doesn't come with a manual and neither do kids ---everything is a learning process and some are better at it than others.
Unfortunatly suffering from Depression makes the journey all that much harder--for everyone.
I wish you all the best--keep on your meds and take life slowly--you will make it I PROMISE.
I dont know the reason for being pulled out of school.Maybe your parents did not like the school or other reasons. Yes you need to go and socilaise with people because sitting around is not healthy. Have you got a family member or a family friend to talk to? Tell your parents that you need some outlets or even ask for your friends to come and visit so that you have company. Best of luck.
Well, if you are easily influenced I would suggest you stay homeschooled. Join a homeschool group and make new friends. Chances are you'll have a lot more fun in a homeschool group.
If you were easily influenced then that is probably the reason why your parents are keeping you home. There are alot of bad influences out there and they probably think they are keeping you safe this way. Have you ever went to a counselor to help you through your thoughts? I'd ask your parents if you could go talk to someone that is "outside the box." Good luck
I am sorry you feel so bad. School and friends sometimes make up the whole portion of a young persons life; parents and family just a small incidental part. Leaving the public school system and being "out of the loop" and "different" from your friends has left a large void in your life that you are feeling. Even though you could still see your friends, perhaps it was not the same because your experiences are changing. The fact that you have a tendency to suffer depression has also made this worse. You state that you are easily influenced. That can also be a sign of low self esteem which goes hand in hand with depression. I think what your parents have recognized the fact that you are vulnerable and want you to develop a better sense of your own self. To be strong and make your own decisions and form your own opinions without being influenced by the group. (That is one of the main reasons why some people homeschool) Sometimes also, the groups values clash with the ideal family values that your family wants for you. At no time did you say that your family was cruel or abusive so you have to believe that they want the best for you. You have used your friends and the school enviornment to "prop" you up and give you a sense of who you are and probably also to make decisions for you. (what to wear, slang words, fads, and maybe even activities that could be harmful.) That support group has been removed and now naturally you feel empty. That emptiness has to be filled with something. It may be hard for you but you have to reach out for something else,something meaningful, maybe it will be volunteer activity, working in an animal shelter, church groups, sports, music lessons. Something that will take you out of yourself and make you interested in the world and what you can offer it. Your parents can help you find something. It may not be easy but you must try. As a last resort sometimes depression can be treated with medication as well. Please consider showing these communications to your parents to open a discussion; they do care about you. Remember, homeschool has not caused your depression it has only revealed it.
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