Is your teen really struggling to fit in at their high school and you worry that sending them to school has gotten too stressful? Are they begging not to go and telling you how uncomfortable they are every day that they're there. You don't have to put them through that type of misery.

If you don't want force them to go but you don't have the time or the capability of home schooling them, there is another option. You can choose online high school for your child's learning. Here are a few reasons to consider this.

Learn at Their Own Pace

With and online high school education your child can learn at their own pace, and they can excel if they need to. They aren't forced to learn in a classroom where others dictate the pace. If your child is performing well, it's easy to get them into advanced classes and to push them, and you don't have to worry about class availability or the school offering the classes that they need.

Feel Comfortable While Learning

Has it been hard for your teen to concentrate while they are in class, and do they constantly feel uncomfortable with themselves because of other kids in the school? With online learning they will work with online teachers and do a majority of their work independently. This means they can do their work in their pajamas if they want to and it won't bother them.

Overcome the Anxiety

While they are going to school online you may want to consider some type of counseling or therapy for the child to overcome their anxiety. Youth groups, sports programs, art classes and other options are things that you can try to keep your child interacting with other people their age, so they can still develop friendships and relationships with people.

You don't want to hinder your child's social development by pulling them out of school, but if they are tormented by having to sit in a classroom all day and they are terribly miserable, consider online high school until you get to the bottom of the problem. You can find out why they are having such a hard time at school and with their peers, and help them to build the confidence they need to be successful as an adult. Talk with your local high school to see what online homeschooling options they recommend for teens, there are many public programs that you can utilize for free. Click here for more information.