How to tell my parents I want to change schools?

Gorblitzer

I am struggling to work up the courage to ask my parents to maybe considering letting me change schools. For clarity’s sake, I am in year 11, I don’t have many friends , and even despite that, I feel very out of place at my school, which is a small private school. I would like to transfer to a different school, simply because I just feel miserable every single day, I feel alone, I feel misunderstood and I feel no attachment to my school, so it’s not like I’d particularly have a hard time letting go. I have tried so many different ‘solutions’ but nothing has worked. I just want out at this point.

I don’t want to cause a fight with my parents, and I’m scared to actually bring it up to them. We’ve been in the process of getting our home renovated, so they’re obviously already quite stressed and busy, both of them work full time. Is my gripes with school even worth the trouble, or should I just try and tough out my loneliness?

Sophie_M

Hi Gorblitzer,
Welcome to the forums and thank you for your openness and bravery in sharing this post. We’re so sorry to hear what’s been going on. This must be incredibly difficult, and it sounds like you really value your relationship with parents and you're doing everything that you can to communicate this decision with them.
It’s really important to look after yourself, your mental health and your wellbeing through a time like this. The Beyond Blue counsellors are always here for you on 1300 22 4636, or via webchat. There’s also Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or webchat, who could be really good to discuss parental relationships with.
Thanks again for sharing, you never know who might be helped by reading this, so please feel free to update your thread any time. Hopefully some of our lovely community members will spot it here soon enough and may have some understanding or advice for you.
Feel free to come back to your thread if you feel comfortable, we’re here to help you work through this.
Kind regards,
Sophie M