Article: When you sit down to talk to your parents about schools, you don’t want them to be completely surprised by the fact that you want to change. If you have an emergency, like severe bullying, you should talk to your parents immediately. Otherwise, let them get a sense of your situation before you ask them to talk with you.  Make it clear to them that you’re unhappy in your school. Every day, tell them one little thing that bothered you at school when they ask about your day. For example, let them know, “We got our math tests back today, and I didn’t do so well. I went to ask my teacher a few questions about what I got wrong, but she didn’t have time to talk to me.” This is a classic part of persuasion in any situation. Be especially kind to your parents in the few weeks before you want to actually ask them to switch schools.  Don’t argue with them or talk back to them. Do the little things they ask the first time like cleaning your room and picking up after yourself. You don’t want to sit down and talk to your parents about switching schools while they are stressed or in a hurry. Find them when they are relaxing and ask them if they have a minute to talk to you. For example, a good time to talk might be after dinner once everyone is full and the house is clean. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk to your parents about certain situations. This especially helps if you’re not sure how to let your parents know you’re being bulled.  After you give them the letter, they’ll come to approach the conversation with you. This can take some of the pressure off of starting a serious conversation. Especially if you’re being bullied, you can use a letter to let your parents know exactly what your bullies are doing to you, so you don’t have to say it out loud, but your parents will still know how serious your situation is.

What is a summary?
Bring up the subject gradually. Do nice things for your parents before you try to talk to them. Pick a good time to talk. Write them a letter.